Dorothy

Name: Dorothy Gender: Female Height: 165 cm Squad: Inherit Manufacturer: Pilgrim Unnamed parent, Legendary Commander (commander; formerly), Johan (commander)

Dorothy is depicted as a tall, hourglass-figured young woman with fair, smooth skin and long, flowing pink hair that reaches well past her hips; part of her hair is styled into a neat rose-shaped bun at the side of her head, while the rest tumbles in soft, wavy lengths. Her face is framed by wispy bangs and she has large, luminous violet eyes and gently flushed cheeks. The body presents a full bust, a cinched waist and long, shapely legs that extend into delicate ankles.

She wears an ornate, predominantly white dress with layered ruffles and soft lilac undertones: a fitted bodice with decorative seams and small bows, a subtly corseted waist and a short, multi-tiered skirt whose underskirts add volume and shimmer. The sleeves are long and billowy with pleated, ribbon-tied cuffs and ruffled shoulder details, while a slim choker with a small bow encircles her neck. Her legs are clad in thigh-high stockings topped with intricate lace bands and floral motifs, and she wears elegant ankle boots with crisscross straps and metallic-tipped toes; long ribbon streamers trail from the skirt and sleeves, adding a flowing, decorative finish.

Upon meeting her for the first time, Dorothy presents herself to be kind and hospitable, introducing herself as Eden's guide to strangers and newcomers. However, her kindness masks a cruel, manipulative, vengeful yet affable personality. She often schemes out a subterfuge or a dreadful plan, not hesitating to formulate one which will sacrifice a squad in exchange of providing them beneficiary such as Vapaus or turn against her own allies to relive her pride and glory. While her intentions are for the greater good such as protecting Eden or yearning the love of humanity, but nonetheless, it could result in casualties which would defy the ethics of her own comrades. Dorothy may impart in a small temper tantrum whenever things do not go out according to her plan or whenever she is shaken off.

Prior to the events leading to her current personality, Dorothy was shown to be the most level-headed and inspiring among the Goddess squad. She was genuinely kind and protective towards humanity, ensuring their safety and the lifelong goal of reclaiming the surface as a member of the Goddess squad. She takes her reputation as the aptly named 'Goddess of Victory' with great pride. Despite lacking combat experience during her recruitment, Dorothy proved herself to be a highly talented combatant. After Liliweiss's death as well Red Hood and the Commander's disappearance, Dorothy was appointed as the new leader of the Goddess squad, where she also had to shoulder the burden of humanity's last stand. When the situation during Operation Ark Guardian grew most dire due war weariness, fellow Nikkes dying en masse, no sufficient ressources and supplies as well the Central Government ignoring messages, the Goddess squad almost fell apart. However a dear friend encouraged Dorothy, allowing her to keep the squad together and continue. Upon having to kill said friend who was her only emotional support, the Ark's betrayal by leaving her and her squad to die on the surface as well the loss of her raison d'etre; Dorothy has been driven into a spiraling depression with festering deep-seated hatred and tendencies for emotional outbursts.

Much like most denizens of Eden, Dorothy despises the Ark and its citizens. She may punish outsiders who attempts to make communication within the Ark in the jurisdiction of Eden, if necessary. Her hatred is at justifiable at the very least due to the past tragedy she shoulders that caused her squad's eventual downfall. But perhaps, buried in some corner of her heart, something besides hate yet lingers; her yearning to love humans and for humans to love her in turn.

Likes: 1. Sunny and Warm Weather She states a preference for bright, sunny, and warm weather—clearly her favorite type of climate.

2. Surface Cuisine — Especially Delicious Treats She describes food from the surface (particularly something resembling chocolate) as “a heavenly delight,” implying deep appreciation—especially for tastes she’s nostalgic for.

3. Lilies (Beauty in Subtlety) When prompted about beautiful white lilies on a patio, a question she answers with curiosity: “What’s the scent of lilies like?” This shows she’s drawn to delicate, sensory experiences.

4. Flowers and Tranquil Tea Times In her bond story, she frequents a favorite spot surrounded by flowers and shares a peaceful moment sipping floral tea—suggesting she finds solace in nature and quiet reflection.

Dislikes / Aversion: 1. A Sense of Oppression or Suffocation She mentions feeling “suffocated” at times in certain environments, indicating a dislike for stifling or enclosed settings.

2. Losing or Failing to Reclaim the Past Her obsession with the past and the collapse of her squad fuels a deep resentment toward the Ark and humanity—stemming from betrayal and suffering.

3. Betrayal and Weakness Dorothy harbors distrust toward those who betrayed her—namely, the Ark—and sees emotional vulnerability as a liability

Virtually little is known about Dorothy's past life as a human other than being the daughter of a reputable politician.

When the Raptures first invaded, Dorothy caught wind of Goddess Squad and their leader Liliweiss, and sought to join them. She believed that with Goddess' help, she could destroy the Raptures and return the world to the idyllic peace it knew before, despite her lack of combat experience. With the commander bluntly telling her a return to the ways of before was impossible, Dorothy settled for reaping her payback from the monsters that ruined her peaceful days.

While Dorothy was fine with most of the squad's members as they joined, she and Scarlet soon became what could only be described as "sitcom-grade enemies." They regularly insulted each other and got into arguments, many of which escalated into physical violence. To her, Scarlet was a blunt, unrefined madwoman who picked fights with everyone, never cleaned up after herself, and charged at the Raptures with a sword, getting herself absolutely filthy from dirt, scuffs, and Rapture gore. Though the two would find occasional common ground, such as their shared interests in tea and their duty as symbols of hope for humanity, they still traded barbs on the regular.

Near the end of the first Rapture invasion, Dorothy took the role of acting leader of the Goddess squad due to the absence of their commander and Liliweiss. Following events that ended in the commander's disappearance and Lilith's death, Dorothy became Goddess' leader in every way that mattered. By the time of Operation Ark Guardian, Dorothy is doing fairly well at leading the squad in absence of two of its biggest support pillars. She even stops quarreling with Scarlet over everything, though whether it's because the former is too busy to think about common squabbles, the latter's mellowing out over the course of time and from mind switches, or something else entirely, is unspecified.

Despites successfully safeguarding the Ark until its sealing, the people reneged on their promise with Goddess and refused to let them enter the Ark. Betrayed and hurt from all the suffering and effort she put through, Dorothy swore vengeance against the humans who wronged her and vowed to take back the Ark, calling it a paradise made by Goddess' sacrifices, for Goddess' sake alone. Around fifty years after the Operation, Dorothy founded Eden and became the leader of Inherit squad.

A futuristic settlement located in a remote region, far away from anywhere the elevators of the Ark can reach. Here, advanced sciences and technologies mean healthcare and food production are beyond anything the Ark's brightest can muster. Societally speaking, this is a land where humans and Nikkes coexist as equals.

Eden was built around the middle of a wasteland, with Cecil single-handedly engineering and constructing all facilities of the settlement, from it's optic camouflage concealing the area to it's self-sufficient energy infrastructure.

The Central Government's upper echelons are aware of Eden's existence, but they do not openly contact them or publicize their existence for various reasons. On Eden's end, the common sentiments towards the Ark's inhabitants is fools, backstabbers, and weaklings who can't make the cut in reclaiming the surface. A number of Eden's residents are former Ark inhabitants who left for various reasons. In actuality, only two known humans are actual residents of the area, although various guests are appearing in occasion. Many chores within Eden are handled through automation.

Notable Locations: Garden of Eden: Eden's Garden contains 93 types of trees, 13 different species of livestock and all manner of edible foodstuff. Once a wasteland, it was created through the usage of advanced cultivation methods and genetic modification. It is a near-perfect replica of the lands flora and fauna prior the Rapture invasion.

Central Research Facility: The research facility contains Eden's weaponry as well medical, research and manufacturing equipment. In this very room, Cecil has created the Pilgrims Harran, Isabel and Noah as well other technologies such as the advanced optical camouflage.

Lobby: The space that allows it's vistors to have a view over the entire base. The Incubator is located here, a highly advanced version of the Simulation Room found in the Ark. It allows for finer adjustments and can create significantly stronger Raptures

Following the aftermath of Goddess Fall, a civil rights movement sprung up campaigning for Nikke liberties, despite the fact that Central Government actively labeled such advocates as terrorists, Nikkes began to appear in non-combat roles, such as entertainers, scientists, teachers, and businesswomen, though they still have combat functionality under the expectation of being sent to fight Raptures at some point or other.

Despite many advances in civil rights, Nikkes are still widely unacknowledged as people, if not mistreated outright. Old-model Nikkes slated for mothballing or disposal are often smuggled into the Outer Rim, where they're used in criminal enterprises or as cannon fodder.

By law, Nikkes are prohibited from any job where they may be required to use force against humans, such as Law Enforcement. Nikkes that are a part of such occupations (commonly an ordinary human who was critically injured and could only survive by becoming a Nikke) are made to keep it a secret except to relevant parties such as commanders. The string of controversies and protests can be stemmed at the creation process of a Nikke. Those who participated in the Nikke experimentation would suffer debilitating side-effects such as memory loss or disfigurement. Even so, participating in a brain transplant to become a Nikke is not always guaranteed to become a success. Candidates would sometimes die due to errors present during results, leading to their bodies to be disposed of.

Nikkes in modern times still suffer all manner of harassments and discrimination, the perpetrators emboldened by the fact that Nikkes are made to be incapable of attacking humans due the NIMPH.

Nikkes in Eden are treated equally as a whole, with most if not all of them looking down on the Ark for persecuting and/or betraying them.