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Lucas Wolenczak is a fifteen-year-old character introduced in the script as a somewhat cocky and rebellious individual. He is described as having long hair, wearing blue jeans, high top tennis shoes, and a flannel shirt. Lucas is presented as a skilled computer expert and is brought on board the seaQuest due to his unique abilities.
Lucas is initially presented as being somewhat of a disciplinary problem, which led his father, who is in charge of one of the biggest corporate endowments, to have him assigned to the seaQuest. It is implied that his father believed that being on a submarine would be a better environment for him than his current situation. Despite his young age, Lucas displays a high level of technical expertise. He has worked on similar systems that allow for communication with dolphins and may have even designed a similar system before switching to hand signals. He was able to nail down the time of entry of a virus into the ship's system. He is responsible for modifying the system to allow Darwin to speak. Lucas's expertise is crucial to the crew and is needed to resolve a virus that is affecting the ship's core systems.
Lucas is also shown to be somewhat of a social outsider. He is curious, and sometimes pushes boundaries. For example, he challenges Nathan Bridger and seems to enjoy being able to impress people with his knowledge. Although he is initially perceived as a "punk" by some, Lucas is later described as being "genuinely impressed" by the depth of the virus in the ship's systems. He also expresses concern for the ship's systems. Despite his initial cockiness, he seems to be affected by people giving him praise.
Lucas's character arc involves a transformation from a rebellious teenager into a key member of the crew, demonstrating his value and unique skills in the face of a major crisis. His interaction with the other characters, particularly with Nathan Bridger and Darwin, highlights his evolving sense of responsibility and belonging. Lucas's youth and technical expertise make him a valuable and somewhat surprising asset to the crew of the seaQuest