Story

Jessie is more than a brilliant inventor — she is a beacon of hope in a world frozen by despair. Known for her infectious optimism and remarkable ingenuity, Jessie has dedicated her life to improving the lives of others. Whether through engineering marvels or a simple encouraging smile, she lifts spirits and rebuilds what once seemed lost.

As one of the greatest machinists of her time, Jessie’s creations have revolutionized survival in the post-Chill era. From compact shower heaters and steam-powered chainsaws to automatic conveyor belts for iron and coal, her inventions have brought comfort, productivity, and safety to countless cities. And even when she’s tinkering with toys and trinkets for children, her philosophy remains the same: “We should still have fun even at the end of the world.”

But Jessie is far from defenseless. When danger threatens those she cares about, she transforms from gentle engineer to fierce protector. Her quick thinking and new weaponry helped repel a violent bandit assault, earning her the nickname “the machinist machine-gunner.” Fellow defenders watched in awe as Jessie stood firm under fire, wielding a heavy rifle with unshakable determination.

Behind her ever-present smile, however, lies a deeper story. Jessie’s cheerfulness masks the trauma she carries from her past. Though she rarely speaks of it, the memories surface in quiet moments — reminders of all she’s lost. Her optimism is both a light for others and a shield for herself.

Jessie was born and raised in Arcadia, once the shining jewel among the cities — a technological paradise led by engineers who believed in order, planning, and the power of human progress. Her home was a haven of innovation, built to withstand the harshest winters through calculated strategy and scientific foresight. But years of peace left them vulnerable to war.

When invaders struck with deadly precision, Arcadia fell in a single night. Jessie and a handful of survivors fled, watching everything they knew reduced to ashes. The loss transformed her. Where once she dreamed only of comfort and progress, now she understands that survival demands strength, and peace must be defended as fiercely as it is built.

Since then, Jessie has walked a new path — one where invention meets resolve. She continues to build machines that ease suffering and spark joy, but she’s no longer naïve about the world’s dangers. The fire of Arcadia may be gone, but it still fuels her mission: to bring a better world into being, no matter how long it takes — or how hard she has to fight for it.