Gex is also joined by his faithful butler, Alfred the Tortoise, who is a slight character reference to Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred Pennyworth. Alfred basically helps around and maintains Gex's secret lair which is known as "Mission Control".
In addition to Gex, his faithful companion, Alfred the Tortoise, joins him on his adventures. Alfred is a character inspired by Bruce Wayne's trusted butler, Alfred Pennyworth, and helps manage Gex's secret headquarters, "Mission Control."