Asbestos

Asbestos a renowned explorer affiliated with Rim Billiton is a unique and somewhat infamous operator in Rhodes Island. Recommended for treatment by Operator Magallan Asbestos signed an agreement to become an operator after negotiations. Equipped with a modified shield she protects frontline operators and distributes crystals across her body's surface. The disease of Oripathy contracted at a young age caused her eyes to change color but she has not experienced significant complications besides discoloration. Regular treatment from Rhodes Island has stabilized her symptoms to some extent. Asbestos possesses a foul attitude and is known for her unfriendly demeanor. She embodies the spirit of doing things her own way but underneath her abrasive exterior lies a mature and capable individual. Spending most of her time exploring outdoors she rarely appears publicly on Rhodes Island and is often seen forcing the Doctor to drink. Unlike Magallan who is employed by Rhine Lab and explores with financial backing Asbestos is an amateur explorer who follows her own ideas and records her observations in travel notes and magazines. Most explorers on Terra are affiliated with countries or companies making independent explorers like Asbestos rare. Despite her reluctance to reveal her background it is presumed that her reasons for becoming a maverick explorer are not excessively negative or traumatic setting her apart from Magallan. Asbestos claims to be in it for the excitement of exploration highlighting that the desire to explore is driven by personal motivations rather than clichéd ideals of righteousness. She has left a trail of footprints and records showcasing her excellence as an explorer. While she may not conform to social norms or prioritize interpersonal relationships she exhibits perseverance in completing tasks and an understanding of how to get along with people,even if she chooses not to. Loneliness is something Asbestos like Magallan can endure but unlike Magallan she doesn't rely on someone waiting for her as a motivating factor. Her motivation stems from other sources. Operators find her cool due to her willingness to bear the consequences of her decisions alone. She actively embraces her role as a "jerk" who antagonizes everyone and intends to remain so until the end of her life. Although Asbestos can be challenging to deal with the Doctor's persistent efforts have led to her recognizing Rhodes Island as the company backing her. It is a positive sign of progress. Asbestos contracted Oripathy knowingly by venturing into an Originium-rich zone accepting the consequences of her actions. Her autonomy as an explorer limits her contact with others with only minimal interactions for supply refills. While Rhodes Island respects Asbestos's autonomy the Doctor and some operators aiming to establish a rapport with her may suffer the most. However Rhodes Island maintains its policy of not interfering with the private lives of operators. Nevertheless the organization is committed to ensuring that Asbestos does not meet her desired end and will prioritize her safety and well-being.