Specter is a paramorph created in a space station laboratory. Paramorphs are parasitic organisms who go through multiple life stages. Specter's host body was the lead scientist's boyfriend who volunteered himself to used as a host for the paramorph parasite. Paramorphs take on the facial appearance, voice and in rare cases, the memories of their host body. Specter is one such paramorph, having strong memories of his host's life, along with his host's feelings and desires.