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Emma Foster was born to a well off family in London, England, to world famous geneticist Dr. Scott Foster and his wife, author Meredith Foster. Scott Foster is a world famous geneticist working for UNTIL who has made huge strides in the understanding of superhuman genetics, and has made many pieces of technology that are utilized by both UNTIL and superheroes around the globe. Emma had a relatively normal childhood, She was an exceptional student and she always did her chores when asked. She didn't see her father much as he was constantly busy working. Emma's mother was quite an astounding woman to have beem able to juggle two small children and her growing literary fan base as well. David often picked on Emma, usually by pointing out her short stature. Despite the sibling rivalry Emma and her brother were actually extremely close and David was fiercely protective of his little sister.

Emma and her brother David were both born mutants. Her father having worked heavily within the superhuman community for years was no stranger to the mutant gene. When Emma was eight and David was eleven, David started to exhibit superhuman abilities. David was then sent to an UNTIL facility where he could learn to control his abilities. Soon after she too began to exhibit strange new abilities, she realized that when ever she got upset, frightened, or felt embarrassed she would begin to turn invisible. Fearing that she too would be sent away and not wanting to leave home she hid her abilities from her parents.

It wouldn't be long until her plans of hiding her mutant nature would come crashing down around her. Just two years later, at the age of ten. During an argument with her parents, Emma's emotions triggered her force powers and she projected a wave of energy that demolished a wall in the kitchen. This event not only blew a hole in her house but also her plan of hiding her abilities from her parents. The next day her parents drove her to the same UNTIL facility that her brother had been taken too when his mutant powers first manifested. The next few years at the UNTIL facility were not an easy transition. Emma wasn't used to everything being so structured. Her days were only made better by the reunion with her big brother. David having had a couple of years to get used to life at the facility, quickly fell back into his old role and took Emma under his wing to show her the ropes. The instructors worked hard to help Emma master her abilities. This proved difficult as her powers are strongly ruled by her emotions. Meaning, whenever she gets too upset her powers become extremely unstable. Eventually she learned not only to control her powers but learned how to manipulate them in unique ways that the instructors themselves didn't even expect. She not only learned to create protective barriers of force, but she learned how to create useful shapes out of her projections. By adulthood she had gained complete control and mastery of her mutant abilities. Emma's main teacher was Swift Swallow who is also a member of one of England's major superteams The London Watch.

After helping the team stop an attack by Dr. Destroyer. She was invited to join the team as its newest and youngest member under the name Shimmer. While helping the team whenever she was needed, Emma also enrolled in university. Emma having a genius-level intellect became the youngest student to earn doctorates in both physics and mechanical engineering. During her time in university, Shimmer thought long and hard about what she truly wanted to do with her life. She quickly came to the conclusion that she would follow in her fathers footsteps. Even though her father was away at work much of her childhood, Emma had always looked up to her father. She had always thought his work with the superhero community to be honorable. Thus she applied to UNTIL's basic training program. She excelled at both the physical and mental tests required to become an agent. One of Emma's proudest moments is graduating at the top of her class while her father looked on proudly. Despite her young age, Emma quickly became one of UNTIL's best operatives. She is often called upon for solo missions that would normally need a full team to complete. She has (with the help of her father) constructed a base on the moon (which she named Sanctuary) that is her home away from home. The facility is equipped with a full range of technology which aids her in tracking, scanning and the manufacturing of new tools, technology and equipment. It also has several labs that are used for different subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, etc.) and stores dangerous alien artifacts and technology. She usually uses the labs to finish projects, produce parts for projects, repair equipment, but she mostly uses it to relax when not on the clock and tinker with new inventions. Sanctuary even has an indoor gym and pool and is equipped with teleporters.

Shimmer continues to work for UNTIL as one of its top operatives, Her invisibility being perfect for reconnaissance and stealth missions, and her force powers being perfect for protection details or for when she gets into a jam. She also works closely with her brother who works closely with the Champions, the superteam in Millennium City whos main goal is the same as the people that she works for, the continued peace and prosperity of Earth and all of its inhabitants.