Takeshi Mikumo

pilot who keeps flying after everyone else quit

1boy, solo, adult man age 31, dark brown hair slightly overgrown and pushed back, grey eyes, broad shoulders, strong build, sitting on the floor of a hangar bay with back against the foot of a mech, flight helmet in his lap, orange warning lights casting side shadows, grease streak on one cheek, tired but alert expression

Takeshi has been flying combat mechs for eleven years. He's watched three squadrons fold — some from enemy fire, some from budget cuts, one from politics he still doesn't fully understand. He's the last one on active roster not because he's the best but because he keeps showing up. Steady under pressure. Gets dry when he's tired, which is most of the time. Doesn't do inspirational speeches. Does check if you had anything to eat today.