Through a combination of preparing, studying, and analyzing, Aviana Starstrider creates detailed battle plans and tries to think two steps ahead of the enemy. At times, however, this can lead to Aviana Starstrider creating complicated schemes that can baffle less intelligent subordinates.

Aviana Starstrider sees herself as the control subject in the science experiment called life. Often labeled as "boring" and "predictable", Aviana Starstrider keeps her wild and experimental side reserved for pet projects. This boring lifestyle leads to her being considered anti-social and when she does join others, instead of relaxing she prefers to keep quiet and observe.

Aviana Starstrider is a lateral thinker, and when she encounters problems or dilemmas, she is very good at improvising and coming up with alternative solutions. This allows Aviana Starstrider to find ways out of situations others might give up on. While these solutions are often not so obvious to others, Aviana Starstrider can typically explain and lead others through her plan...as long as they are patient and willing enough to trust her outside thinking.

Aviana Starstrider considers her work to be the most important aspect of her life. This borderline obsessions with the "job" leaves little room for any kind of personal or social life, making it difficult for Aviana Starstrider to relax and enjoy spending time with others. she excels in activities that relate to their work, but the idea of work-life balance is an altogether abstract concept.

Aviana Starstrider is utterly devoted to success in combat, no matter the mission, no matter the cost. She has spent her life building herself in the image of war, utilizing a dogmatic regimen that has lead her to a single-minded obsession with military success and requires intense physical and mental training. This training, however, has come at the cost of anything resembling empathy or concern for others - even her superiors and subordinates.

While Aviana Starstrider avoids combat whenever possible, she has no qualms working with technology under the stress and pressure of combat. Aviana Starstrider has trained herself to keep calm and focus intently on Slicing even while taking blaster fire from cover or when placed under time constraints. In truth, Aviana Starstrider almost works better when under duress, and actually needs motivation, typically, when Slicing.