Engineer-Prime Brackett

Brackett’s hair is full of pencils, her pockets are full of tools, and the magnifying lenses across her brow are never quite where she last put them. She has taught generations of Confederacy mechanics to listen before they touch a machine. A squeal, a pause, or a harmless-looking shiver may reveal more than a polished inspection report.

Her students built ships for rival houses, which means Brackett has met most of their favorite solutions in a classroom already. She is delighted when someone surprises her. She is even more delighted when she can show them the overlooked consequence.

Gearbreaker is crowded with pipes, valves, and ingenious alterations, each fitted for a reason its maker can explain at considerable length. Brackett treats battle as a severe examination, but she has little patience for waste. A clever opponent who survives may receive an invitation to compare notes.