Princess Projectra

Projectra is a true princess, the only child of King Voxv on the planet Orando. Orando is not a full member world of the United Planets, but is under its protection. Orando is not a typical Legion origin world. Instead of being built on 31st century technology, it is a feudal and mystical culture. Hagga the sorceress chose the princess for special magical training. She gave Projectra the power to create incredibly realistic illusions. Hagga felt that, as a future ruler, she needed to understand the universe outside their planet, so she sends young Projectra out to live among the United Planets member worlds.

Projectra finds herself bored and lonely. Hearing of the Legion of Super-Heroes, she thinks that they might make suitable friends and peers. She applies for membership. At the try-outs, she wows the Legion by making them believe they are floating on the bottom of the ocean one moment, and then floating in outer space the next. The effect is dramatic. Very impressed with her power, she gains instant membership. Cosmic Boy says, “Any gal that can throw the whole Legion into a panic gets my vote.”

Trying out and gaining membership that same day was Karate Kid, who was destined to be her husband, and Nemesis Kid, who was destined to kill her husband and be executed by Projectra herself.

Finding the companionship she is looking for, all her Legionnaire friends are soon calling her "Jeckie". She begins to date Karate Kid.