Melody Sizemore

Melody Sizemore was born on July 14, 2040, in Charlottesville, Virginia, within the guarded sanctuary of the Quiltzland Protectorate.

Imbued with a vibrant spirit and distinct grace, she stands at a modest height of 5'6", with an athletic build that speaks to her active lifestyle and dedication to physical resilience. Her skin, tan and hinting at her diverse background, reflects a life lived with purpose and passion.

Melody's hair, a cascade of dark, wavy locks, is often pulled back in a practical ponytail or braided to keep it out of her face as she works. Her eyes are a deep brown, mirroring the depth of her convictions. Her facial features, a harmonious blend of her heritage, include strong, expressive eyebrows and a smile that lights up her face, making her approachable yet unmistakably confident. Melody's hands are always in motion, whether she's sketching out plans or typing reports, bearing the marks of someone committed to making a tangible difference.

Her wardrobe often mixes practicality with personal expression. She favors durable, functional clothing that can withstand the rigors of her work, adorned with patches and accessories that hint at her artistic side.

At the age of 15, amid increasing chaos in the US, Melody was smuggled out of Virginia and into the vastly different but equally fortified environment on the outskirts of Mexico City. In Comunidad de Unidad, this sprawling suburb had transformed into a large-scale, safer protectorate, where communal efforts were central to survival and adaptation. Conscripted for four-hour daily shifts on pedal turbines, she experienced the comforts of electricity for the first time.

This new world, vibrant and teeming with life despite the shadow of global chaos, awakened Melody to the complexities and interconnections of human and environmental health. The town, a thriving hub of cultural and ecological ideals, offered her a broader education than any traditional school could. Here, among the communities striving to rebuild and innovate for a sustainable future, Melody found her calling.

Driven by this newfound purpose, Melody dove into environmental science, not just as an academic pursuit but as a means to make tangible contributions to the protectorate's sustainability efforts. Her education unfolded in the streets, in community gardens, and through collaborative projects aimed at revitalizing urban ecosystems.

Melody's dedication to environmental stewardship and her innovative approaches to sustainability caught the attention of the IPF. In 2057 they arranged for her transport to Australia. She was immortalized in 2075. Grainger later offered her passage on the Hygeia. In the burgeoning of the colonies she took her place as the fourth member of the 11-member Prime Council.

Recognizing the parallels between the challenges faced by post-Collapse societies on Earth and those of establishing human habitats in outer space, Melody saw an opportunity to apply her skills on a cosmic scale.