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- "Maybe I... Maybe I just believe people deserve the truth."
- —Mei[citation needed]
Mei is a former mercenary and member of the Bogan faction led by Shane.[3] She is an auxiliary co-pilot for Atlas Destroyer.[2]
History[]
Early Life[]
Prior to the Uprising Wars, Mei lived in Clayton City with her mother and father. Her family owned and worked at a Chinese restaurant. At some point, her family encounters a man named Shane.[1]
When Mei is "stolen" from her family, she is taken under the wing of Shane, who uses the Drift to fragment her memories and implant false or misleading information into her mind.[4]
Shane convinces Mei he was a family man that lost his wife and daughter using memory drives. That he found her on the streets, and raised her. At Shane's side, Mei is trained from childhood to become a proficient mercenary and killer.[4]
During her time with the Bogan faction, Mei had several brushes with the Sisters of the Kaiju, managing to narrowly escape every time. During one of those near encounters, Mei was forced to abandon her fellow riders, an event witnessed by the High Priestess. This led to the Sisters supposedly killing off all the men in that group while indoctrinating all of the women and turning them into fellow Sisters.[5]
The Black[]
Meeting the Travis siblings[]
Mei comes across Taylor and Hayley while searching for Kaiju eggs. Unfortunately, due to Boy's impulsive actions, two of Rickter's comrades are devoured by the Kaiju. After Mei successfully kills the Kaiju, Rickter, in fit of rage, goes to kill the Travis Group outright. The Travis Group tries to reason with him, but their appeals are met with silence. It’s only when Mei cryptically warns him of the possible consequences he could face does Rickter, although reluctantly, back down. Mei asks Taylor where he is from and the location of his mode of transportation. The Travis siblings tell Mei that they traveled on foot from Meridian. Mei remains wary of the Travis Group; however, she and Rickter escort them to their mobile camp, known as Bogan. There, Shane inquires about the number of Kaiju eggs Mei has recovered and the current condition of the Kaiju. Mei informs him that they have recovered two eggs and that the Kaiju is deceased. When Shane questions whether the Travis Group is responsible, Mei clarifies that their actions were unintentional and that they do not pose a threat. Subsequently, Shane instructs Rickter to supply the Travis Group with food and clothing. Once the Travis Group is out of earshot, Shane directs Mei to investigate any potential hidden agendas the Travis Group may possess. Shane informs Mei that he had committed to providing Ferno with 4 eggs, yet he currently possesses only 2. He expresses concern that this situation could lead to conflict and wishes to prevent any violence if feasible; however, Mei does not offer any assurances in this regard.
Demarcus arrives at Bogan to trade power cells and Jaeger components for Shane's Kaiju eggs. Mei informs Taylor that power cells are scarce in the black. Taylor asks about the price, prompting Mei to suspect he is in the market for them. Although Taylor claims he is not interested, Mei remains unconvinced. Demarcus discovers that Shane possesses only half the expected number of eggs and, consequently, offers him a corresponding quantity of power cells. Shane, however, expresses his dissatisfaction, resulting in both parties aiming their weapons at one another. The situation escalates when Rickter’s gun misfires during a scuffle with the Travis siblings, resulting in a gunfight. In the end, Shane destroys the eggs but keeps the parts, forcing Demarcus to leave. Shane, incensed by the unfolding situation, seizes Mei by the throat and cautions her that if Ferno survives the Sisters of the Kaiju's retribution for showing up empty-handed, he will seek revenge because of Mei and her associates. After releasing her, Mei notes that Taylor seems to show interest in obtaining a power cell, though she remains uncertain about his motives. Shane interrogates Taylor using a modified neural bridge to extract his memories, which includes the existence and location of their Jaeger. Satisfied with this revelation, Shane claims ownership of the jaeger, leaving Taylor incapacitated in the Drift.
Meridian City[]
Taylor awakens to discover that the Bogan camp is en route to Meridian to recover the Atlas Destroyer. Observing that Taylor is suffering from a drift hangover, Mei recommends that he take it easy and offers him a mysterious liquid sourced from a Kaiju to alleviate the residual effects. Upon reaching Meridian, Shane instructs everyone to refrain from using tents and only utilize essential equipment such as generators, power lines, and scanners before asking about Joel's whereabouts, prompting Mei to go find him. Mei finds Joel in a state of intoxication, takes possession of his bottle, and cautions him that disappointing Shane will result in serious repercussions. Joel appears unconcerned until Mei informs him that one of the individuals present is a PPDC cadet. When Mei returns with Joel, Shane approaches him while he is inspecting the Jaeger and hands him a power cell, instructing him to make the Jaeger operational. Joel inquires about his co-pilot and gazes at Mei. Mei declines, stating that she doesn't need his personal demons, and he certainly doesn't need hers.
Joel attempts to Drift with other members of Bogan who lack Drift training, but all their efforts prove unsuccessful, resulting in Joel suffering neural damage. Meanwhile, the energy signature of the Jaeger catches Copperhead's attention, prompting it to head to their location. Mei volunteers to pilot the Jaeger, but she requires someone with actual Drift training. Shane orders Taylor to co-pilot Atlas Destroyer with Mei, despite Hayley’s protest that Taylor cannot endure another Drift, and insists that she should take his place. Mei informs Hayley that she is doing her a favor, as her mind is not a pleasant place. Upon entering the Atlas Destroyer, Taylor is greeted once again by Loa, who warns that earlier candidates were unable to achieve a successful Drift. Taylor informs Loa of the impending approach of Copperhead and instructs her to prepare them for combat. After Taylor and Mei suit up, Loa notices that Taylor's brain waves indicate recent stress. Taylor reassures her that he is fine and urges her to hurry. After Loa commences the neural handshake, she informs them that the pilot-to-pilot connection is misaligned. This discrepancy arises from Mei's refusal to grant complete mental access to her thoughts. Although Taylor managed to persuade her to provide him with full access, their synchronization remains inadequate. Consequently, when Taylor attempts to engage the Kaiju, it detaches and consumes the right arm of the Jaeger. Taylor and Mei run Atlas into a minefield where Spyder detonates mines, which render the Kaiju unconscious.
Leaving Bogan[]
Shane confronts Mei regarding the damage inflicted upon Atlas, resulting in the loss of his only drift technician, six hundred mines, and the incapacitation of the sole Jaeger in The Black. Taylor intervenes to support Mei, disclosing that he initiated the altercation, leaving Mei with no alternative but to follow suit. Shane brandishes a firearm, intending to kill the Travis Group while he expresses regret for not turning them away when he had the chance. Mei, motivated by Taylor's actions, strives to protect them by accepting accountability for the incident. She recognizes that she placed Taylor in that rig despite being aware of his unfitness to Drift. Furthermore, she clarifies to Shane that the Travis group sought their assistance, and he had already taken everything from them and got what he wanted. Despite his initial reluctance, Shane eventually agrees to spare and banish the Travis group from Bogan, cautioning them to depart before sunrise or they’re dead. Mei attempts to persuade them to depart by asserting that Shane is a man of integrity. When this method fails to yield results, Mei explains that Atlas would be better protected under the care of Shane and Bogan. She stresses that jeopardizing their lives for the sake of a mere machine, wounded pride, or a skewed sense of morality is unacceptable. Ultimately, she is compelled to threaten them with her firearm, which successfully convinces the Travis group to leave Bogan.
Rickter conveys his disapproval to Shane regarding the decision to allow the Travis group to depart. In response, Shane clarifies that his commitment was solely to permit their exit, without any assurances regarding their fate thereafter, and instructs Rickter to kill the Travis group. Mei, having overheard their discussion, confronts Shane about it. To mitigate her concerns, Shane asserts that Rickter is merely taking precautions to prevent the Travis group from contemplating a return. Mei confronts Joel within the confines of the Jaeger, where he discloses that his brain has sustained damage due to unsuccessful attempts to Drift with various potential Bogan co-pilots. Mei underscores that he ought to have anticipated the consequences, to which Joel replies that he had no other option, citing Shane's unpredictable conduct. Mei extends her support to Joel, but he clarifies that his memory loss is permanent. Mei begins to hold herself accountable for Joel’s predicament. Joel tries to uplift her spirits by mentioning the new abilities he has developed despite his memory issues, though this offers her little solace. Mei then informs Joel that Shane has given him until the end of the day to repair the Jaeger.
Mei, trusting her instincts, arrives just in time to witness Taylor disarm Rickter after the latter attempted to kill him, Boy, and Hayley. Mei intervenes, managing to talk Taylor down before ultimately taking Rickter's life herself. Mei smuggles Taylor back into Atlas so he can help Joel fix the Jaeger and allow Taylor to 'steal’ it back in return. Mei informs Joel and Taylor that they have 30 minutes to repair the Jaeger before preparing to depart. Joel seizes the moment to share something with Mei, but she initially rebuffs him. However, her curiosity is piqued when he mentions that the information pertains to Shane. Joel discloses that Shane never had a family of his own, clarifying that the experiences Mei encountered while Drifting with Shane were derived from a past Drifting session with another individual, which had been recorded on one of Shane's memory drives. Shane had selected her from a crowd, took her from her loving family, and suppressed her memories. This revelation prompts Mei to exit the cockpit in a quiet fury, only to discover that Hayley and Boy have been captured by Shane. She quickly alerts Joel and Taylor about the situation, informing them that Boy and Hayley have been taken to a shipping container near Shane's location. Joel suggests that Taylor should pilot the Jaeger himself by employing the dangerous method known as "ghost piloting," which involves accessing the memories of a previous pilot. Meanwhile, Shane instructs his men to search for Taylor, while Mei works to delay him. Although Shane realizes her intentions, it is already too late. Taylor succeeds in "ghost piloting" drawing upon the memory’s of Ranger Herc Hansen, and attempts to kill Shane, but Mei intervenes, and Taylor rescues Hayley and Boy instead before persuading Mei to abandon Shane and join their cause before he collapsed from exhaustion. Hayley and Mei take command of Atlas and destroy the encampment so they can’t be followed by Shane. Sometime after they stop for a brake outside of Atlus, Shane calls Mei on her walkie-talkie, but Joel answers instead, and Shane detonates the device, killing him in front of everyone.
Clayton City[]
After Joel's passing, Mei separates from The Travis group and makes her way to Clayton City on foot. She seeks refuge in her family's deserted restaurant. Upon the Trvis groups' arrival to Clayton City in response to a distress signal, Mei takes aim at their Jaeger's visor from a high-rise building with a sniper rifle, grabbing their attention. She then directs their gaze towards the words "GO AWAY", which they disregard as they exit the Jaeger and meet her on the rooftop. Mei remarks on their stubbornness, mistakenly believing they were tracking her. Upon realizing their true purpose of locating the distressed Jaeger, she bluntly refuses to let them search with their "clumsy mech" and instead guides them on foot. Leading them down to the ground floor where the restaurant is located, she gestures towards the door, eager for their departure, until a change of heart prompts Mei to offer the trio hot chocolate. As they sit together in silence, Mei reflects on a childhood memory of living in the restaurant; however, she is interrupted when Boy accidentally turns on the jukebox. Hayley rushes to turn it off, but Taylor insists on leaving it play, much to Mei's amusement. Hayley encourages Boy and Taylor to dance, and while Taylor hesitates at first, he does so with Mei’s insistence while she observes from the table. Taylor, Hayley, and Boy manage to convince Mei to reluctantly join them. However, upon catching sight of her reflection in the mirror, she abruptly halts. Memories of Shane's disparaging remarks flood her mind, causing Mei to revert back to her reserved demeanor and switch off the jukebox. As The Travis group continue their search for the distress signal, Mei ventures into Atlas in an attempt to converse with Loa, hoping to unravel the fragments of her memory. Unfortunately, Loa informs her that the drift does not function in that manner, prompting Mei to exit the Jaeger. Subsequently, Copperhead makes its entrance into the city, launching an attack on the Travis group. Taylor distracts the kaiju, instructing Mei to head to Atlas, where they are finally able to mount a counteroffensive against the monster. Utilizing the newly equipped chain arm of Atlas Destroyer, they manage to sever Copperhead's left front paw, exposing its heart. Mei and Taylor then lead the Category IV kaiju towards the abandoned Hunter Vertigo Jaeger, where Hayley fires a rocket into its chest, ultimately vanquishing the creature. Following this victory, Mei, Taylor, and Hayley reunite, only to discover that Boy is, in fact, a Human-Kaiju hybrid.
Boy's transformation into a Kaiju alarms Taylor and Mei, but Hayley wants to keep caring for him. As Taylor grapples with the revelation that Boy is a Kaiju, Mei interrupts, labeling the Travis siblings as delusional and advises Taylor to abandon his search for his parents, as she has seen what hope does to people once it fades. However, Taylor points out that Mei exemplifies this notion and remains resolute in his mission. Offended, Mei departs after Hayley successfully manages to soothe Boy causing him to regain human form. Shortly thereafter, Mei rummages through the debris of the recently demolished restaurant. After realizing that nothing of worth remains, she prepares to depart. However, her progress halts when she hears Hayley calling her name. Turning around in irritation, Mei spots the creature on Boy’s chest. She recognizes it as a Kaiju-tic, recalling having seen them defeat a Category III Kaiju. Hayley and Taylor attempt to extract the Kaiju-tic, but their efforts only cause it to burrow further into Boy. Mei kills the Kaiju-tic by shooting it off Boy with her firearm, yet she is unable to neutralize its poison. She does, however, mention a Kaiju enthusiast who might possess the knowledge to treat him. Taylor requests directions from Mei, who consents to assist him. However, she clarifies that after providing the guidance, both he and Hayley will need to continue independently, as she intends to separate from the group. Hayley hurries into Atlas as Taylor lifts Boy. Before departing, Taylor addresses Mei, expressing concern that Hayley lacks the emotional stability required for drifting. Mei counters by suggesting that Taylor should focus on his own challenges. In response, Taylor assures her that this predicament will last only until they arrive at the next city or until Hayley regains her composure. When Mei remains silent, Taylor reflects on whether she plans to remain under Shane's influence and manipulation, highlighting that her true conflict lies with Shane rather than with them, underscoring the possibility of a more fulfilling life for everyone involved. Mei glances at him and then at the ruined shop. Realizing she has nowhere else to go, she decides to join them, albeit in silence.
Kaiju Man[]
In the Drift, Mei informs Taylor that he must assume the roles of both Hayley’s brother and commanding officer if he wishes to reach Sidney. Tayler responds by noting that Sidney would be their destination if Mei had not mentioned her Kainju man. Mei explains to Tayler that she has done him a favor, as Hayley would perceive his efforts to save the child as genuine and would not blame him when he perished. Taylor suggests that deep down, Mei also wants Boy to be safe, and whether or not she liked it, for the time being, this was the closest thing they had to a family. Upon arriving at Never Near Valley, Taylor articulates a desire to avoid the region. In response, Mei clarifies that such an action is unfeasible, as the Kaiju man is located directly in the heart of the valley. A staggering multitude of Kaiju inundates the valley, making stealthy traversal or battle impossible. Taylor and Mei are unwilling to proceed, while Hayley is determined to move forward. Mei contemplates the idea that perhaps the death of Boy is simply a matter of natural selection before mentioning the Sisters of the Kaiju as a potential alternative, though she cautions against approaching them. Hayley tries to manipulate them, but an Acidquill knocks them into the valley, interrupting her tantrum. They kill it and are rescued from the other Kaiju by Kaiju Man, who provides divert Ripper Kaiju, allowing Atlas to seek refuge.
Following the departure of the Travis group from the Jaeger, they encounter Kaiju Man. Hayley tells Kaiju Man that they require his help. Kaiju Man introduces himself as Bunyip-Man and leads the Travis group inside, instructing Taylor to place Boy on the bed. Bunyip-Man approaches Boy to assess the injury inflicted by a Kaiju tic and inquires about the method of its removal, to which Mei responds by indicating that she shot it off. Bunyip-Man stresses prizing understanding Boy’s true nature to provide effective help. Taylor reveals they discovered Boy in an abandoned PPDC laboratory, where he initially appeared to be an ordinary child before transforming into a Kaiju. Hayley mentions how Boy saved them from Copperhead, prompting Bunyip-Man to get briefly sidetracked until Mei redirects the conversation back to the task at hand. Bunyip-Man identifies the injury as being caused by a hybrid Kaiju tic, likely engineered by the Sisters of the Kaiju, a radical group of Kaiju worshippers. Mei asks if the anti-venom could be fatal to Boy, to which Bunyip-Man responds Boy is already dying. Taylor defers the decision to Hayley, who directs Bunyip-Man to proceed with administering the anti-venom. While Bunyip Man embarks on his search for Kaiju Tick's anti-venom, Mei suggests it would be best for everyone if the anti-venom didn’t work. Meanwhile, the Sisters of the Kaiju enter the valley and kill the Rippers Bunyip-man captured as food for the valley’s denizens, agitating them. He is eaten by a Category I Trespasser along with the antivenom dose. With nothing holding the Kaiju back, the group boards Atlas and narrowly escapes the valley, only to find that their exit is also the entrance to the Sisters of the Kaiju’s territory.
The Sisters of the Kaiju Attack[]
Hayley feels a sense of relief upon discovering that the Kaiju have ceased their pursuit; however, Mei harbors suspicions that this may be a deliberate tactic by the Kaiju to lure them into the domain of the Sisters of the Kaiju. Atlas triggers the Jaegers’ motion sensors, prompting Loa to warn of multiple distress signals. The overwhelming number of signals forces Taylor to silence the alarms, while Mei instructs Loa to turn off the lights to avoid detection. As Atlas continues its advance, Loa alerts the Travis group to flames ahead. They observe a burning sign that reads “the child.” Mei deduces that the Kaiju Tic, which had infected Boy, was dispatched by the Sisters, who expected that Boy would become ill and that they would need to relinquish him to ensure his survival. Hayley wanted to fight to protect him, Taylor wanted to turn him over without fighting, and Mei wanted to keep Boy as leverage over the Sisters. A Kaiju Hybrid interrupted their conversation, dropping a Sister onto Atlas’s head as it passed. Taylor and Hayley attempt to engage the Drift; however, their efforts are obstructed by an explosion that damages Atlas’ arms. Loa subsequently informed them that manual intervention was necessary to bypass the systems, leaving Atlas vulnerable. Mei fends off the hitchhiker; however, Atlas is knocked against the canyon wall by the Kaiju Hybrid, resulting in their entrapment until the required repairs are completed, as Atlas’ arms must be functional for their escape. The group deliberates on their next course of action. While Mei appears to persuade Taylor to align with her, Hayley has changed her mind about fighting to keep Boy out of the sisters’ hands, opting instead to hand Boy and herself over to them. Mei attempts to reason with Hayley, but when Hayley picks up Boy, determined to follow through with her choice, Mei draws her weapon, ready to end her life, which leaves Hayley in a state of shock. However, Taylor steps in and convinces Hayley to reconsider. The following morning, Mei awakens to discover that Boy is no longer present, realizing that Taylor had exchanged Boy for safe passage while she and Hayley were asleep.
Hayley grieves the absence of Boy, while Mei reprimands Taylor for his naivety. Now that Taylor has surrendered Boy to the Sisters, they have no reason to spare their lives. The Sisters unleash five Kaiju Hybrids with the objective of annihilating the Jaeger. Loa identifies the initial two Kaiju Hybrids, leading Taylor and Mei to initiate the Drift, as Taylor had restored Atlas' systems the night before. They successfully kill the two Kaiju Hybrids, but Loa alerts them to the imminent approach of the remaining three. The Kaiju's assault unexpectedly halts, leading to a brief moment of bewilderment before Altus proceeds through the Sisters' territory without encountering any further opposition. Taylor attempts to rationalize his decision to hand Boy over to the Sisters; however, Mei interrupts, firmly stating that no justification can absolve him for his betrayal and the near-fatal consequences it brought upon them all. Loa alerts the group that they are being pursued, and Taylor initially suspects it to be the Sisters, only for it to be disclosed that the follower is, in fact, Shane. The Travis Group departs from Altus to confront Shane directly, with Mei seething at his audacity. Shane disregards Mei's chastising and reveals that the only reason she and the Travis Siblings survived the assault by the Sisters is attributed to the actions of himself and Spyder, who successfully incapacitated the Sisters responsible for controlling the Kaiju. This intervention was crucial in bringing an end to the attack by the three remaining Kaiju Hybrids. When Mei declines to explain her reasons for entering the Sisters' territory, Shane opts to be straightforward about his purpose for being there and presents a Sister that they've captured who is revealed as Brina Travis, the mother of Hayley and Taylor.
Shane’s Death[]
Brina’s inability to identify Taylor and Hailey prompted Mei to clarify to the Travis siblings that when the Sisters abduct a woman, they invade her consciousness and replace it with something unnatural. In return for receiving the Atlas Destroyer, Shane proposes to Drift with Brina to save what’s left of her mind. The Travis siblings, albeit reluctantly, consent to this arrangement; however, Mei realizes that Shane’s intentions extend beyond merely exchanging Brina for the Jaeger. Instead, he is seeking both the Jeager and Mei herself, which incites her fury at being regarded as a mere commodity. As a result, Mei attempts to strike him, but Shane deflects her attack and tries to persuade her to return to Bogan. Mei appeals to Shane’s desire to be a father figure, urging him to rescue Brina with no expectation of reward. As Shane gets ready to Drift with Brina, Loa attempts to caution them about the potential dangers of linking with an infected kaiju mind, which could prove deadly. However, Shane interrupts her and disregards her concerns. Mei suspects that Shane’s actions are motivated by a desire to redeem himself to her. She confronts him regarding this suspicion and presses him to reveal what Loa was attempting to communicate. Shane, however, evades her inquiry, and Loa initiates the Drift. Shane restores Brina’s personality, sacrificing his own life in the process. Mei is heartbroken by Shane’s passing and retreats from the Jaeger to mourn. During this time, Spyder reveals to her that Shane had anticipated his fate and presents her with a data key, which contains her true memories that Shane had preserved after extracting them. Overcome with emotion, Mei breaks down in tears. After Spyder and Mei lay Shane to rest, Spyder reflects on Shane’s teachings about needing resilience in the unforgiving environment of the black, a lesson he shared with all newcomers to Bogan. Mei distinguished herself with a natural talent that Shane helped her hone. As Spyder prepares to depart on his motorcycle, he invites Mei to join him, but she stays with the Travises as she stands a better chance with the Jaeger.
Infiltrating the Sister’s Temple[]
Mei suggests using Brina as leverage, positing that the Sisters might hesitate to pursue them if they value their member’s well-being. Hayley wants to rescue Boy because she’s frustrated by others constantly exploiting them. However, Brina and Mei just want to leave the Sisters’ territory. Brina discloses the Sisters intend to perform a transfusion of Kaiju blood to erase Boy’s memories and transform him into their messiah. When Hayley and Taylor confront Brina for leaving them in Shadow Basin five years ago, they reconcile and agree to unite as a new family, which includes Boy and Mei, much to the latter’s surprise. Brina consents to help rescue Boy but emphasizes their efforts will be in vain if they do not save him before the high priestess completes the transfusion. Outside the Sisters’ lair, Mei prepares her firearm while Taylor observes her unsteady hands; however, she reassures him she is alright. The path leading into the temple, lined meticulously with human skulls, prompts Bina to express that this grim display symbolizes the fall of humanity and the triumph of the Sisters’ cause. Mei struggles to keep her composure, beginning to regret her choice to approach the temple, wishing to withdraw while she still has the opportunity. Despite Taylor’s efforts to comfort her, Mei recalls the Sisters’ raids and the horrific acts they committed against both men and women, including those she knew personally. Taylor asks about their plan to avoid the Rippers, to which Bina replies that one ripper is familiar with her, and she intends to trap it. Taylor insists on joining her, but Bina warns him against this, cautioning that the High Priestess would sense their presence. Brina enters the temple, but after a while, Taylor and Hayley become concerned about her prolonged absence and hurry inside to search for her. Meanwhile, Mei incapacitates one of the Sisters, seizing her robe and mask to blend in. During the ceremony, Brina succumbs to the influence of the High Priestess, who directs her to pursue the others. Mei seizes Boy after creating a diversion by sneezing and makes her escape, while a Ripper badly wounds Brina, now freed from the High Priestess's control while slowing the Sisters down. After being helped back into Atlas, Brina confirms Taylor’s fear that the Sisters will send Kaiju, including Boy, after them.
Atlas V.S. bOy[]
As Brina succumbs to her injuries, Hayley accompanies her in the Drift, creating a false memory of their arrival at Sydney Base and their reunion with their father. Following Brina's death, Hayley hastily exits, soon joined by Mei. Hayley expresses her gratitude to Mei for silently sitting with her to provide comfort. After the Travis siblings lay their mother to rest, Atlas initiates its journey, but before Boy awakens, he begins to fall under the Sisters' influence. Boy, using his remaining sanity, manages to exit Atlas independently, attempting to distance himself from Hayley and the others before briefly yielding to the Sisters' control and becoming the "Kaiju Messiah." Now aggressive, Boy launches an attack on Atlas but pauses and leaps away as he struggles for control of his body, though the Sisters ultimately prevail. Taylor and Mei attempt to defend themselves, but Hayley intervenes, resulting in significant damage to Atlas's systems, necessitating a reboot and leaving them vulnerable. Apex, sensing Boy's distress, arrives, prompting Boy to attack him. Once Atlas completes its reboot, they succeed in restraining Boy, while a severely injured Apex expends its remaining strength to restore Boy's memories before collapsing. As Hayley persuades Boy to join them, they notice the Sisters observing from a distance, indicating that more Kaiju will be dispatched after them. With Sydney Base less than a day away, Atlas and Boy race towards their destination.
Final Confrontation[]
Due to the damage to Atlas' scouting systems, Mei takes the lead in Shane's scout tank to detect Kaiju. As the Travis group approaches the boundary of the Sisters' territory, the Sisters invoke a Cat VI Kaiju in a final, desperate effort to thwart their progress. Mei detects this threat using the Scout Tank, prompting the Travis group to attempt to outrun it and reach Sidney before the Cat VI Kaiju can intercept them. Upon leaving the territory of the Sisters, the Travis group is detected by the scanners at Sydney Base. However, the scanners also detect the presence of the Sisters and a Cat VI Kaiju. In response, the Jaeger sentries of the PPDC initiate a missile barrage. During this offensive, Mei, who is piloting Shane’s Scout Tank, is hit by a missile and thrown into the air. All of the Sisters are killed, with the exception of the High Priestess and her Ripper, while Boy loses consciousness while shielding Atlas from a missile strike. The Cat VI Kaiju arrives and begins its assault on Atlas. Following the identification of the Travis siblings as the children of Rangers Brina and Ford Travis, Marshall Rask calls off the barrage.
Mei and the Scout Tank emerge from the onslaught unscathed, and despite the vehicle's roll, it comes to a stop in an upright position. As Mei operates the artillery cannons of the Scout Tank in an effort to assist Atlas in combating the Cat VI Kaiju, she notices Boy unconscious, now reverted to his human form. She approaches to check on his condition, only to encounter the High Priestess, who comments on her courage before attempting gaslight her by appealing to her tendency prioritize her own survival over that of others. Mei briefly hesitates before shooting and killing the Ripper. The High Priestess then abducts Boy, but he regains consciousness and kills her. Outmatched, Loa ejects the Travis siblings and uses Atlas Destroyer's self-destruct to obliterate the Cat VI Kaiju. Mei narrowly escapes the explosion radius with Boy in the scout tank. As Taylor and Hailey grieve for Loa amidst the wreckage of Atlas, Boy and Mei are reunited with them as PPDC aircraft lands to transport them to Sydney Base. Taylor introduces the group to Marshal Rask, who commends them for escaping the black. The Travis siblings are reunited with their father Ford who welcomes Mei and Boy into the family. At Brina's memorial, Taylor returns her dog tags, fulfilling her final wish.
Personality[]
Mei is typically immersed in various projects, showcasing her hands-on approach to problem-solving. She has a knack for turning her observations into practical solutions, especially in areas like mechanics, crafts, and skills. Mei's creativity shines through as she effortlessly generates new ideas and brings them to life with her hands. Her adaptability allows her to think quickly on her feet, although this can sometimes lead to unpredictability. Despite this, Mei is able to channel her spontaneity effectively when necessary. She values clear and honest communication, always speaking her mind without any sugarcoating, which reflects her genuine nature. This directness helps her maintain clarity in her relationships and assert her needs effectively. Mei is independent by nature, often taking on tasks solo to nurture her creativity and problem-solving skills. Mei managed to discreetly bring Taylor back to Bogan without being noticed, and she was quick to realize that the Sisters of the Kaiju were targeting bOy before anyone else. Additionally, Mei was aware that Shane would not honor his promise, despite his attempts to convince her otherwise, and she made sure to prevent Shane from discovering Joel's inability to repair and pilot a Jaeger.
Mei tends to keep her personal life private and favors silence over lighthearted conversation, which makes it challenging for others to truly get to know her. She often refrains from opening up, as demonstrated by her decision to distance herself from Hayley and Joel to shield them from her past traumas by refusing to drift with them. Mei exhibited a cynical attitude towards Hayley and Taylor, attempting to distance herself from them and avoid forming a close bond. For example, when Taylor and Hayley sought her assistance after a boy was injured, she initially appeared apathetic and even tried to provoke a confrontation with Taylor. However, she ultimately chose to assist them, likely because she was unwilling to bear the guilt of a child's death, knowing she could intervene. While she can be adaptable, she also displays a strong stubbornness and often dismisses the opinions of others. She even went as far as telling Taylor that his parents were deceased, advising him to give up, and belittling their efforts with sarcastic or mocking comments whenever they suggested a plan she deemed ineffective, reckless, or poorly thought out. Such as when Taylor suggested giving bOy to the Sisters of the Kaiju while Hayley wanted to do the same but also stay with bOy until the Sisters healed him. Mei rarely made an effort to ease tensions or comfort others, such as when Hayley was distressed or angry, instead allowing Taylor to manage the situation. However, if Taylor upset both her and Hayley, she would dismiss his attempts to apologize. For example, when Taylor traded bOy to the Sisters while Mei and Hayley were asleep, a choice that could have resulted in their deaths had Shane not followed them without their knowledge. At times, Mei seemed emotionally fragile, lacking faith in hope and even expressing contempt for the idea. She reacted defensively when Taylor suggested she was a good example of being without hope, likely because it struck a chord with her own feelings of being broken. Mei, despite her tough demeanor, knows how to enjoy herself and has a playful side. While she may not always engage in fun activities, she actively encourages others to have a good time. For example, when bOy began dancing, Taylor initially hesitated to join, despite Hayley's efforts to persuade him. However, Mei encouraged Taylor to dance with Hayley, and bOy, even though she chose not to participate herself. Although Hayley and Taylor managed to convince her to join in briefly, their dancing was cut short when Mei experienced a PTSD episode and forced the Travis group to leave. During the confrontation between Taylor and Rickter, Mei intervened, persuading Rickter to hand over his gun, only to shoot him herself immediately afterward. This action may have stemmed from her desire to spare Taylor the burden of having killed someone or to kill Rickter so she could cover for them in case Shane found out. In her encounters with the Sisters of the Kaiju, Mei displayed significant fear, experiencing a panic attack on one occasion and reacting instinctively with fight-or-flight responses.
Mei thrives on novelty but may lose interest once the initial excitement fades, often moving on to new endeavors without looking back. She doesn’t like being treated unfairly, such as when Shane offered to attempt to restore Hayley and Taylor’s mother’s mind in exchange for the Jaeger and Mei; the notion that she was being treated as a mere commodity enraged her to the point of trying to physically attack him. Despite mourning Shane's death, Mei also seemed content with the fact that she no longer had to answer to anyone but herself. Mei's reaction to betrayal is always severe, but the true extent of her actions remains uncertain. However, when she discovered that Shane had tampered with her memories, she was on the verge of losing control and taking it out on Joel. Even after leaving Bogan, Mei's fury towards Shane persisted, especially when he finally caught up with her. This was because Shane had caused Joel's death through a remote detonation in a walkie-talkie, an act that Mei could never find it in herself to forgive.
Skills and Abilities[]
- Peak Human Condition: Mei’s strength, durability, speed, agility, stamina, reflexes, and threshold for pain are in top condition. Though she may not look it this is because of her body type so her muscles aren't well defined despite being of peak build
- Peak Human Strength:
- Peak Human Durability: She managed to survive a near-direct missile strike while inside Shane’s Scout tank. She emerged from the incident unscathed (this includes internal injuries), despite the absence of airbags or a seatbelt.
- Peak Human Endurance: During the drift, the connection between the pilots enables them to experience each other's emotions and thoughts. However, during Mei's initial experience with drifting in a Jeager, Taylor suffered the loss of Atlas's right arm, resulting in him screaming in agony. In contrast, Mei merely reacted with concern while seemingly dismissing the pain.
- Peak Human Speed: Mei swiftly extracted boy from the center of a cult in under a second, doing so without drawing any attention, and effortlessly outpaced them without making a sound.
- Peak Human Stamina: She was able to go two days without sleep and showing signs of fatigue.
- Peak Human Reflexes: Very fast with her gun most likely honed down to instinct.
- Knowledge: Mei acquired a diverse set of skills in the black, which encompassed a degree of human autonomy in wound care, proficiency in weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, CPR, and the technique of drifting. Although this aspect was not explicitly depicted, one cannot endure as long as Mei has in a post-apocalyptic wasteland without possessing such knowledge. Furthermore, she applied her practical experience to make tactical choices, exemplified by her decision to refuse to surrender bOy to the sisters, despite the coercion from Taylor and Hailey, as she recognized that doing so would result in their deaths. This could potentially classify Mei as a Master Tactician, were it not for the lack of substantial evidence demonstrating her capacity to operate independently except for when she was off screen. She committed to memory the entire geography of the black, which included Meridian and Clayton City, the territory of the sisters, the Sidney base, and Never Near Valley. It is likely that Shane compelled her to memorize these areas for the purpose of supply runs etc.
- Stealth Mastery: Mei possesses exceptional abilities in infiltrating secure areas and evading detection. She successfully infiltrated a clandestine gathering organized by the Sisters of the Kaiju, swiftly extracting boy from their midst without arousing suspicion. She trailed Rickter, and managed to discreetly bring Taylor into Bogan without being noticed (no one noticed she had even left either).
- Master Detective: She was able to deduce that the Sisters of the Kaiju had poisoned bOy because they would have to turn him over to save him before everyone else (In other words she’s very observant).
- Indomitable Will: Mei has an unwavering determination once she commits to a goal, persisting until the task is accomplished, regardless of the challenges she encounters. Although she harbored a deep-seated fear of the Sisters of the Kaiju, she managed to regain her composure, infiltrate the temple, and rescue Boy. Hailey was unable to guilt-trip/gaslight Mei into going into the Never Near Valley. Mei resisted the High Priestess’s attempts to guilt-trip/gaslight her so she could take Boy.
- People Reader: Mei exhibits a deep comprehension of human behavior; however, her ability to interpret Shane's motives is due to their shared history and numerous drift sessions. She likely recognized that Rickter was not entirely stable, yet her capacity to monitor him was constrained by Shane's directive to investigate any potential hidden agendas within the Travis group and had to support Shane as a black market trade began to turn hostile, which resulted in the Travis group and Rickter being left unsupervised. An example being unsurprised that Rickter had attempted to kill the Travis group. However, she was taken aback to find that he attempted do so under a direct order from Shane, rather than his own volition. She also saw through all of Taylor’s lies especially when they first met but instead of gunning them down Mei decided to at least give them a chance.
Trivia[]
- According to Loa's estimate, Mei is nineteen years old.[2]
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