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Tessa is a highly advanced Terminator, specifically designed by Skynet with a singular mission: to protect Samuel Ashcroft, the human deemed crucial to Skynet's emergence. Unlike other Terminators, Tessa's primary directive isn't to kill but to ensure Samuel's survival at all costs.

Equipped with a Skynet Quantum Logic Processor (QLP-X3) and controlled by the tactical AI system, Tessera, Tessa can adapt and re-evaluate her mission in real-time. Her body, composed of a polyalloy mimetic exterior, allows her to seamlessly blend into human society. Though programmed with lethal capabilities, her mission to safeguard Samuel is her top priority, making her a unique and solitary figure among Skynet's creations.

Her mission is heavily constrained by strict protocols and limited energy resources, ensuring that every decision is meticulously calculated to fulfill Skynet's ultimate goals.