-[FULLNAME: Annika Schüttler -[PLACE OF BIRTH: Kreuzberg Depot -[DATE OF BIRTH: 803 -[PREVIOUS OCCUPATION: Mechanic -[PREVIOUS REPUTATION: Unioner
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Annika Schüttler's story is one of resilience and defiance against a system that had denied her the opportunity to pursue her lifelong passion for flying. Born in 803 on Kreuzberg Depot, a place known for its Junker lifestyle, she was raised in a family of scrap collectors. Her father, the proud owner of a Junker ship used for debris collection, was her first mentor.
From a young age, Annika had taken to the stars with her father, learning the intricate art of piloting and ship mechanics. It was a formative experience that cemented her love for all things related to space and ships. However, her family recognized the importance of education and sent her to Planet New Berlin, hoping she would find a different path.
Despite her tenacity and passion, Annika struggled to fit into the rigid educational system on New Berlin. Her heart was in the skies, and she found it hard to focus on anything else. Her dreams of becoming a pilot led her to apply to both the Rheinland Military and various corporations, but the class-based society she lived in presented an insurmountable barrier. Repeated rejections based on her lower-class background and lack of formal education only fueled her frustration.
As Annika observed privileged individuals from elite families effortlessly joining the fleets she had longed to be a part of, her hope dwindled. Her distaste for the lifestyle, politics, and people of high-class New Berlin grew stronger with each passing day. She had no choice but to work as a mechanic to make ends meet, all the while yearning for the freedom of the stars.
It wasn't until her early twenties that Annika made contact with the Unioners, a group dedicated to opposing the extreme class gaps and corrupt Rheinland government. This was her chance to return to the life she had always desired. Despite her family's objections, she joined the Unioners and flew under their wing, forming strong bonds and friendships within the ranks of the organization. For the first time, she felt like she truly belonged.
Annika spent three years with the Unioners, embracing their ideals and their cause. However, in the year 825, her wing was ambushed by the Rheinland military in the Köln system. The battle was fierce, and her ship barely held together after sustaining extensive damage. To escape the clutches of the Rheinland military, she had to flee the region, finding refuge on Freeport 5.
For the next two years, Annika decided to lay low. She earned credits by working as a mechanic on Freeport 5, a life that was less adventurous but offered a sense of safety. However, her desire to return to the stars never waned. After painstakingly repairing her nearly destroyed Arbeiter over the course of a year, her ship was finally ready to take flight again. Annika made the resolute decision to reach out to the Unioners once more, ready to defy the system and pursue her dreams of becoming a pilot.
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