Brainy Barker

Brainy Barker is a second deuteragonist in the "Krypto the Superdog" series. Brainy Barker has the ability to read minds and create psychic images with her mind.
She is voiced by Ellen Kennedy. also voices Cappy and Mane-iac.
==Appearance==
She is an Afghan Hound and is the head of the Dog Star Patrol (DSP).
==Personality==
Her personality is known to be kind and warm to her friends, but fierce, stern and angry with enemies and misbehavior.
She's usually seen sitting on a pink floating cushion or at the Control Hatch.
==History==
===Background===
Barker was an alien superhero dog and a possible resident of Colu as well as possessing a possible connection to Superman's arch-enemy Brainiac. Eventually, Barker became Brainy Barker, a leader and member of the Dog Star Patrol.
===Krypto the Superdog===
====Meet the Dog Stars====
====My Pet Boy====
After Kevin was taken away from Earth in a strange Starship Krypto contacted the Dog Star Patrol, who are more familiar with galactic affairs, to help find him. In Africa Brainy Barker and the rest of the team met with Krypto to learn what he recalled about the incident and the ship. Placing a paw upon Krypto's head after hearing his account of the abduction Brainy instructed Krypto to concentrate on the ship, she then used her power of 3D Image Thought Projection to get additional details. With her knowledge of the galaxy she determined that it was a Canis Magnus ship with the license number K-9-4390. She informs Krypto that this may be difficult, as the Giant Dogs of that world are not very friendly to outside breeds. After a brief voyage through the stars they get close enough for Krypto to remind her that they should announce their arrival before touching down to which Brainy replies she feels that won't be necessary. Upon arrival at the main starport planet side Krypto and another Dog Star get into a physical altercation with port authorities. The planet Canis Magnus doesn't recognize the authority of the Dog Star Patrol, though have had past encounters with them which is why Brainy didn't let the planet's authorities know of their arrival. While the guards where distracted by the altercation Brainy tapped into the port's computer to determine who the ship that took Kevin was licensed to and projected an image of the family residence so Krypto could find it. After Kevin (who was being kept as a pet on that planet) was retrieved she and the rest of the Dog Stars gave him a ride back home to Earth.
====Puss in Space Boots====
After learning that Mechanikat abducted Krypto Brainy Barker took the Dog Stars to Earth to locate Krypto's feline friend Streaky who due to a doubling ray accident possessed Krypto's powers. Much like Krypto's first encounter with the Dog Stars Streaky initially thought he was dealing with bad guys as rather than come forward with their need for Streaky's aid the Dog Stars Brainy sent to bring her Streaky where rather aggressive in tone towards him causing Streaky to try to run from them. Having heard about Brainy from Krypto it was only upon being beamed to the Dog Star ship and seeing her that Streaky began to realize that he'd been mistaken. She told him, and showed him with her 3D Thought Image Projection what transpired resulting in Krypto's capture and absence. After Streaky comments that he knows cats can be sneaky but finds what Mechanikat did to Krypto low she tells him that's what they need- a sneaky cat to sneak aboard Mechanikat's ship and free Krypto. It takes a moment for Streaky to realize that he's the cat she has in mind for the mission. When given the signal that Krypto is secured she beams Streaky and him to the Dog Star ship. When near to Earth after the mission she grants him full membership in the Dog Star Patrol stating with pride that he's the only cat to have been granted such a status. Her pride in this progressive moment is a bit broken when Streaky lays his arm over her shoulder and she finds the contact a tad disturbing as it's more casual than the formality the initiation ceremony should be in her mind.
==== Circus of the Dog Stars ====
Having tracked Snookie Wookums to a Galactic Circus while trying to break a Cheese smuggling operation Brainy and other Dog Stars where lead to a trap there by the ring master. Under the effects of a mind controlling collar Brainy used her powers as part of the Circus, bringing the ring master additional revenue as Snookie wrapped up her smuggling operation. Under the effects of the collar not only was she obedient to the ring master but had no knowledge of who she really was. This criminal arrangement was eventually ended by Krypto and Streaky who stumbled upon the Circus by pure chance. Once freed of the collar the Dog Stars apprehended the ring master and Snookie but, not before having them perform for the crowd that had come for a show.
====The Living End====
Sometime after their misadventure at the circus the Dog Stars came to Earth's moon and asked for Krypto's assistance in gathering moon rocks. Once the hold was full of moon rocks Brainy expressed her thanks and appreciation for Krypto's help. Her time to privately chat with him was ended though when one of the Dog Stars came to tell her that she has to see what was dug up. She and Krypto left the hold and she was amazed at the find, a lovely red gemstone she declared to be the pick of the litter. Her excitement though turned to concern when Krypto recognized the gemstone as Red Kryptonite. In earnest he expressed to her that such has an unpredictable effect on him before a flash of light filled the room and he asked if anything was different about him. Brainy chuckled and told him that he looks the same to her which calmed him as she settled down upon her pillow. The calm however was broken when Krypto's tail- talking and moving apart from his body chimed into the conversation. Upon realizing the situation she asked Krypto how they can re-attach it and was told that the effects of Red Kryptonite only last a day. Until the day is over, they just have to keep the tail under control. The tail, doesn't stay under control and sends the ship spiraling for a bit before the tail beams down to Earth. With a sense of urgency she beams Krypto and the rest of the Dog Stars down to catch the tail. What followed was hectic, resulting in some destruction of produce, dishes, a model, and section of road. The Dog Stars isolated the tail on a single island and repaired the damage. Brainy came down to happily inform Krypto of such on the island. There she found him in a less than jolly state, with her own mood soon falling low after the tail splashed her. In agitation she commented about how the effects should be wearing off by now, shortly before the tail again rejoined with Krypto. Upon seeing this she was relieved though still agitated that the incident happened at all.
====Bones of Contention====
Feeling the Dog Stars where in need of some hard practice (likely given their rather poor performance recently) Brainy decided to run them through training courses specifically designed to counter their powers. While she's putting Hot Dog through a scenario that pitted him against mechanical fire hoses Bull Dog comments on how hard she's pushing him today. She tells him that they all need the practice just before Hot Dog manages to endure a barrage of water to her satisfaction. Congratulating him she cheerfully asks if he's ready to move onto freeze rays. In typical Hot Dog fashion this is met with a hot headed response about how he did that yesterday. After making other suggestions she gleefully states that he must be ready to face all three at the same time and starts such a scenario. Her glee however turns to great concern as weakened from prior practice Hot Dog is encased in ice by a Freeze Ray. Fear that she truly pushed him too hard is erased with relieved joy when he bursts out. She decides that's enough practice and gives him a reward for his excellence- sausage links and mustard (upon his request for such a condiment). Returning to the command hub together the three are appraised of the current situation- it's a very quite day. Shortly after sitting next to Krypto Brainy is notified that the ship has a visitor- from the Galactic Parcel Service. She gives them permission to board to deliver the package though even she's not sure what it is. Reading the note attached to it she finds that it's from Ambassador Afghan of Poodle 5 in gratitude for the Dog Stars saving his planet. A gift that brings a smile to her face as Tusky Husky expresses an excited desire to see what it is. Excited as well she tells him to open it. Within are bone shaped squeaky chew toys initialized for each of them. Brainy and the others took their own and not long after each of them, including herself, got into an argument over which of them is the best- each believing themselves to be. Seeing the others argue over it agitates her, in that moment she was certain she was the best, and when Tusky Husky disagreed she used her powers to flip him upside down. Chewing on her bone after this argument concludes with no solid decision she becomes agitated after Bull Dog asks when's lunch. She snaps at Tail Terrier, insisting it's his turn to make lunch to which he replies that he'll do it when he feels like it. She then snaps at Bull Dog asking why he's not in the training room. As the squeaking of the others grows louder she angerly asks why they aren't out saving people. Disgusted by Krypto's response of 'play first, save latter' she floats off deciding she needs to get away from them and spend time on Earth. She decided to find a nice quite place and chose the Metropolis Public Library, where she continued to enjoy her chew toy in peace until the librarian found her. As dogs are not allowed in the library a chase began with Brainy being annoyed until Krypto and her collided and the chew toy was destroyed by Tusky Husky. While she was away it had been discovered that the toys had actually come form Mechanikat and had been specifically designed to make each of them cranky and irritable at one another to divide the team. The Librarian then draws attention to herself and Brainy apologizes for her behavior while leaving with the others. Together the Dog Stars retake their ship from Mechanikat before he can use it to conquer the Earth. Learning that Hot Dog, being cranky by nature, was the one to discover the plot and resist the bone's power Brainy happily rewards him with the largest hot dog she could find after he relays to the rest of the team how he manages his anger.
====The Good Life====
Following a mission to round up another jelly creature, Tail Terrier comments about how he's getting tired of the task. Brainy confides to Krypto that she's worried about Tail Terrier as Tail Terrier is due for some vacation time. Krypto tells her he knows the prefect place for Tail to spend it; on Earth with Krypto. Brainy likes that idea and gives Tail his due vacation. While Tail is away Brainy puts Bull Dog through training scenarios pitting him against rocks of various sizes. Bull Dog surprises her by carving the largest into his own likeness before Tail returns from a single day off to announce his intention to leave the Dog Stars and take on the life of a pet on Earth. Which, surprises her even more. Seeing how sad Bull Dog is over Tail leaving she asks if he'd like to continue training, as she recognizes that the drive to do so has been ruined by the news. Naturally he choose to go to the room he use to share with Tail and sort out his personal emotions on the matter. After about eight days, the ship is attacked by Mechanikat and Brainy sends word to Krypto. Bull Dog had left that day to try to get Tail to come back so he also needed to be informed and brought to the ship. By the time Krypto and Bull Dog arrive Brainy's found that the ship can't escape the magnetic beam Mechanikat is using to tow the vessel into the sun. Fortunately Tail came back and jammed the magnetic beam with canned dog food. With the ship free of the beam Brainy ordered the Dog Stars to catch Mechanikat though a hit from Tail sent Mechanikat out of reach. Back on the ship after the incident Brainy was delighted that Tails decided that the life of an Earth pet wasn't for him and being back on the team was the life he wanted.
====The New Recruit====
As a small ship approaches the Dog Star ship's hangar Brainy sounds an alarm, weary now since the package incident. She informs the Dog Stars of the approaching ship and says they should meet the pilot in person. Putting on a smile despite her concerns she and the others enter the hangar where the pilot, another canine, emerges- and proceeds to drool everywhere much to Brainy's disgust. The pilot introduces himself as the Dog Stars' biggest fan- Droolie. After Droolie states their desire to join the team, and stats that he's even learned the special Dog Star cheer she in mild agitation begins to decline his request to join with a polite thank you only for Droolie to interrupt her with the cheer. Already agitated Brainy scowls at Krypto's suggestion that the Dog Stars actually give Droolie a chance to prove himself to the team. This suggestion however is supported by Tail Terrier and the decision eventually comes out to conduct a formal interview. By the time of the interview Brainy has composed herself and begins by asking Droolie why he wants to join the Dog Stars. When it becomes clear that Droolie's superpower is literally the ability to drool profusely, Brainy tries to hide her continued disgust with an even bigger smile while looking towards Krypto for any signs that he's changed his mind. As Droolie shows off more of what his drool can do, such as stick onto and grab objects her anxiety about the situation grows. When lights begin to flicker her state is such that she thinks there's an attack on the ship- but it was just Droolie's drool seeping into the ship's electronics. While Krypto dries out the electronics with his heat vision Brainy composes herself enough so that once the lights and defense systems are back up she can politely decline Droolie's offer to join. She tells him he has a unique gift, but the Dog Stars simply can't use it. The Dog Stars do give him a towel though Hot Dog does so in a mean way. Escorting Droolie back to the hangar the Dog Stars find that Droolie's ship has been destroyed by a larger feline-esque vessel. They tell Droolie to stay behind while they check it out. She and the Dog Stars are ambushed by Snookie Wookums and trapped in a faintly kryptonite bubble before being tossed into space. Trapped in the bubble she has no idea how they'll get back to the ship. Krypto is the one to devise a means in which Hot Dog can use his heat breath to propel the bubble back to the ship from a small hole before they run out of air. Back on the ship Brainy and the others fight to retake their ship. Running down a corridor towards a lift to the command center Brainy and the others become drenched in a flood of drool while Tail Terrier captures Snookie Wookums. Terrified of Droolie Snookie begs for the Dog Stars to take himself into custody- anywhere away from Droolie. Once the ship is fully secure Brainy awards Droolie with 'Honorary Back Up Member' status in recognition of his effort. She even joins in his reciting of the cheer as he happily expresses that he's finally a Dog Star.
====Puppy Problems====
When the Dog Stars receive a call for help from students stranded on an asteroid Brainy signals for Krypto to join in the mission to rescue them. She informs Krypto upon his arrival that the asteroid is hurdling towards the sun, the teacher locked his keys in the school ship, which is also out of fuel. Both aspects she can sense with her mind. It's only after the Dog Stars unlock the ship and refuel it that the students are discovered to actually be cardboard cutouts and the supposed teacher actually Mechanikat much to Brainy's surprise as she hadn't picked up on any of that from the Dog Star ship. So stunned was she that even when Mechanikat was open due to his henchman, Snookie not picking up on the moment to strike she was unable to mobilize her team to action. Hit with a ray that reverted her and the rest of her team into puppies she had no memory of who she was nor who they where. While Mechanikat could have left them there in that defenseless state Krypto's decision to ask him who he was and the others to join him caught Mechanikat off guard in such a way that he opted to take them to some planet and leave them there after being asked their names. He claimed to be their pappy and Brainy was the first to accept that. Aboard Mechanikat's ship while the others played around Brainy found the ray and asked 'pappy' if she could play with it. Snookie quickly took it from her and called her a bad dog which saddened her. After 'pappy' got hurt from Mammoth Mutt messing with his chair she and the others where sent to the nap room. There she obediently went to sleep and in her slumber began to project her dream of freebies and bone toys which the other Dog Stars saw with amazement. This lead to the others learning that they too had special powers. In excitement Brainy rushed to tell her 'pappy', an idea the others eagerly went along with. Believing he was happy for them Brainy left with 'Nanny Wookums' and the others to the play room. After a little mishap with the device keeping the ship upright, Brainy is the second to voice a desire to be with 'pappy'. Rushing in his general direction the pups pushed a door over on him and she rushes forward to his aid wanting to know if he's alright. Her focus on him, the empathy of it, allowed her to read his mind and learn who he really was- who they really where. She tells the others and they turn on Mechanikat. Getting past him Brainy tells the others that the Puppy Ray should be able to turn them back again to which Krypto compliments her on her intellect. She thanks him for it and grabs the ray and activating it reverts them all back to normal. Mechanikat shows up at that point and Krypto turns him into a kitten. Brainy urges the Dog Stars to go back to their own ship- a motion the others readily follow.
====Bat Hound Meets the Dog Stars====
With the Dog Star ship damaged Brainy uses her telekinetic powers to work with five other Dog Stars to repair the ship. Krypto comes to the ship in the middle of repairs to introduce the Dog Stars to Ace the Bat Hound. Amiably the group asks questions to get to know Bat Hound, with her teammates being a little unimpressed given his lack of super powers. She however says nothing, but does find Bat Hound like the others a little intimidating when he decides to leave given the reception and his own anti-social nature. Joyfully she gets back to work on the repairs with the others and laughs at Bull Dog's jest at Bat Hound 'throwing things' to fight crime. The next morning she and the others find that Hot Dog's missing. Krypto is informed and Brainy begins probing for Hot Dog with her mind. Krypto brings Bat Hound because he's a detective and his skills could be useful in finding Hot Dog. After Bat Hound demonstrates his aptitude for deduction by relaying what Bull Dog's done that day (had bacon for breakfast, a quick shower, and searched the nearby field before Bat Hound arrived) Brainy laughs- not only was Ace accurate but had surprised Bull Dog who'd looked the most down at him. Brainy happily invites Bat Hound to investigate the ship for clues. After witnessing him discover clues and deduce what happened to Hot Dog Brainy is asked by Bat Hound if he can investigate other parts of the ship and she grants him free roam of the vessel to continue the investigation. With Bull Dog accompanying Bat Hound on the ship Brainy decides she and the others should continue their search outside for Hot Dog. Bat Hound ends up finding Hot Dog before they do and back on the ship she along with the others present thank him and apologize for their initial reception of him. She joins in the Dog Star cheer initiated by Bull Dog, which comes off as odd to Bat Hound who eventually joins in the closing howl.
====Tusky's Tooth edit====
While the Dog Stars respond to a vessel in distress Tusky Husky's tooth breaks off while he's breaking up asteroids. Back on the Dog Star ship, after the vessel in distress is saved, Tusky explains that it's just a baby tooth- it takes a long time for the people of his planet to loose those. He doesn't seem too bothered and Brainy sternly asks if he's aware that he wont be able to go on any missions until his adult tooth comes in. He knows, and when Krypto asks how long it'll take he says it's unpredictable. Bull Dog then begins to use to the tooth as a back scratcher which causes Brainy to stare in bewilderment. She says nothing as Tusky upon hearing of the Tooth Fairy form Krypto removes the tooth with other Dog Star Patrol members in a bid to cash in on it. She evidently didn't expect him to actually get anything from it but the next morning he told her and the others of his encounter with the 'lovely' tooth fairy much to Brainy's astonished expression. Before she can make any comment an alarm sounds and she goes to the command console where the Dog Stars see the tooth coming straight for the ship. She tries to move the ship out the way and the tooth punches a hole in one of the arms of the vessel. As the tooth comes back for another round Mechanikat tells her that he's attached a homing device to it and it's homing in right on her ship. She tells Bull Dog that he'll have to stop it and the other Dog Stars leave the ship to do so while she stays behind to maneuver the ship. When Bull Dog rams into the tooth Brainy is shocked to see that his horns where no use against it. She's then surprised again- this time by Tusky wishing he had his big tooth and his big tooth coming in. She tells him to get his space suit and join the others. He destroys the tooth instantly with his new one. Back on the ship he answers the question of how it came back so quickly by suggesting that when Mechanikat (who had disguised himself as the Tooth Fairy) hit his mouth with the wand last night he must have urged the new one to come in. Brainy giggles and shows that the security camera did pick up Mechanikat. She like the other Dog Stars is humored that Tusky thought Mechanikat was a 'lovely' tooth fairy. 
==== Andrea Finds Out edit ====
Brainy, warns Krypto. about Mechanikat, launch the ufo from his ship?
==== Too Many Cooks! ====
==== Face Time ====
==Powers and Abilities==
Alien Physiology: Brainy Barker's an alien canine who possesses mental abilities.
*Telepathy: Brainy Barker has the power to read the thoughts of others and their memories.
**3-D Image Thought: Brainy Barker can create 3-D images with her mind, when reading someones mind she can project their thoughts and memories and making everyone see what she heard. She can also project her own thoughts even when she's sleeping.
*Telekinesis: Brainy Barker can lift and manipulate objects with her mind.
**Force-Fields: Brainy Barker can project force-fields for offense and defense.
**Levitation: Brainy Barker usually levitates herself when sitting on a pink cushion to get around, also able to counter the gravitational pull of other planets.
==Quotes==
* My Pet Boy
Brainy Barker: It's a good thing you called us, Krypto. We can help you find your boy. Now, think hard, concentrate on the ship.
==Trivia==
*While self identifying as an Afghan (Episode 3) and referred to as such by related sources the character has more physically in common with the Saluki (Persian Greyhound) breed than she does with the Afghan Hound.
*Brainy Barker and Krypto's relationship has some semblance to that between Brainiac 5 (a heroic descendent of Brainiac seeking to make up for the deeds of lineage) and Super-Girl in the Legion of Super-Heroes Pre-Zero Hour. Said Brainiac was also called Brainy by those in good relation with them.
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