James Mayer

James Mayer was an alien from another dimension who had integrated himself into the Torchwood team.

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To further understand the flotsam and jetsam that fell through their version of the Rift, the Border Princes fully integrated themselves into their host dimension to the point they fully believed they belonged there. Fail-safe were in place to remind the Border Prince of their true nature in case of damage or other failure, however this failed with James which involved his bodyguard needing to take steps to rectify the situation which unfortunately meant the ‘death’ of James’ earthly body.

The 'camouflage effect', which made the team think they knew James, only had a 100 mile radius which was discovered by Gwen during a trip from Cardiff to Manchester.

Ultimately the team had to come to terms that a valued member of the team, as well as a best friend to each did not actually exist. Especially affected was Gwen who had been conducting an affair with James and was about to leave Rhys. (TWN: Border Princes)

This wasn't the only time Torchwood 3 had been infiltrated in this way, as a being called Adam Smith tried something similar before being discovered. (TW: Adam)