Maya

Outsmarting

authority,

outmaneuvering

danger

taMING THE TIDES

Maya, captain of the storied smuggling ship Argo, is a captivating mix of hard edges and soft corners. Her aura is one of strength and tenacity, commanding attention and respect rather than inciting fear due to the mischievous glint in her eye. Despite the trials and tribulations that she faced as a child in a floating nation she wouldn’t care to talk about (Noah thinks this must mean the Badlands, a series of floating cities in the far Southern Atlantic, which are pretty accurately explained by their name…), she carries an unquenchable flame of compassion, which was never extinguished, no matter how fierce the winds of adversity blew.

Her path to captaining the Argo was born of determination and ingenuity. Faced with scarcity in her formative years, Maya developed a resilient spirit and a quick mind. She learned to turn obstacles into opportunities, and it was not long before her adeptness at navigating challenging terrains and the deepest underwater trenches led her to the helm of her own ship.

CAPTAIN OF THE ARGO

The Argo, like its captain, is a testament to survival against the odds. A hodgepodge of scavenged parts and stolen tech, the ship is emblematic of Maya's resourcefulness. In spite of its patched-together nature, the Argo, under Maya's expert navigation, has emerged unscathed from countless dicey situations. It would also be unkind to say that the scavenged parts and stolen tech were put together randomly, under Lincoln’s guidance the Argo’s exterior hides the heart of a racing engine…

As the captain, Maya is respected for her strategic thinking, her unwavering resolve, and an uncanny ability to steer the Argo and her crew out of perilous situations. Her unconventional sense of humor often lightens (or some would say, tightens) the mood even in the face of danger, drawing grudging smiles from her small crew.

A HEART OF GOLD

Despite her hardened exterior, Maya is deeply empathetic. The hardships she experienced during her childhood left an indelible mark on her, fueling a burning desire to lend a hand to the downtrodden and the desperate. Her commitment to helping those in need often puts her at odds with authorities, yet it is a risk she willingly takes.

Her crew, as a result, have the upmost respect and loyalty for Maya given how she took them all in despite their various, brushes with authorities. They look up to her as their unorthodox leader. To Lincoln, the fallen navy engineer turned fugitive, she offered not just sanctuary but a shot at redemption. To Noah, she is a lifeline, an unexpected savior in his darkest hours.

Navigating a world steeped in ambiguity, Maya walks a fine line between smuggler and savior. She operates in the shadows, bending rules when needed, yet is steadfast in her commitment to a deep-seated sense of justice. The story of Maya is one of resilience and grit. A tale of a woman who forged her own destiny amidst the vastness of the oceans.