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".
Gex has a loyal assistant named Alfred the Tortoise who assists him in managing his secret lair known as "Mission Control," which is reminiscent of Bruce Wayne's butler, Alfred Pennyworth.