Jackie, the rising star of the Mantris Slums street fights…

March 6, 2024

Mantris, the insolent city of excess and'ultra technology', would like to convince the World with his impetuous audacity. It's true, everything is sparkling there, Perfect, grandiose. Well, at least in appearance… Indeed, there is a reality that everyone knows in Mantris, but that everyone would like to forget. We are of course talking about the presence within the great Mantris itself., from neighborhoods that are less flashy than they seem, less welcoming… These neighborhoods are the refuge of a category of people who are on the margins of a society that they persist in rejecting.. They are called “exSITés”They owe this name to the Interconnected Processing System. (SIT) that they refuse to adopt, considering it too intrusive. Among the exSITés living in these districts, a character stands out for his resilience and his combativeness. This is Jackie, a young humanoid female from the Chaos TechstyleShe is both celebrated by her supporters and feared by her opponents.. The exSITés are the'antithesis of Mantris citizenship'. Without microchips to anchor them into the network, they escape the control of a society of total surveillance, and are like ghosts in the system. The slums where Jackie lives are a veritable labyrinth. Despite the fear and danger that reign there, the feeling of freedom that'the exSITés experience it, made of this place, a space where dreams are allowed and in which'order and law of the surface nhave no influence.

Standard Version

In the version standard from the map, Jackie seems to be an independent woman, capable of defending herself alone against those who would challenge her. Confident, she wanders through the dark alleys of Mantris, hands in pockets under the garish neon lights.

Without the SIT, Jackie nIt's nothing for the Noria, L'monitoring entity'. Yet, his frank and determined appearance contradicts this forced invisibility.

The first thing that'we notice in Jackie, besides his penetrating gaze, and his bright red mask. It is his or her right arm(s)., which are not made of flesh and'bone, but a mechanical marvel with the appearance of a titanium accessory or at least a metallic appearance.

These strong and precise cybernetic limbs, are can-be the fruit of'a mutation undergone ? Or maybe some clever engineering? ? It is certain that these impressive limbs are necessary for survival in the lowlands-lawless funds.

She is wearing a sports outfit, which leaves her free to move... His bright yellow jacket, lets us imagine that she is not afraid of being visible. Can-be this is-is there a tacit provocation to the Noria? ?

In the background of this map, a flea market scene seems to be taking place. It shows a woman dressed in fishnet stockings opening her coat and offering her Samurai-looking interlocutor, which are presented as swords for sale, or even more if you like…

Alternative Version

In the version alternative from the map, Jackie is radically transformed. The sophistication of the exoskeletal armor that envelops his body contrasts with his initial appearance..

This suggesting may-be an evolution or an ascension within the hierarchy of exSITés ? Or can-maybe this is a voluntary position by Jackie who aims to pass herself off as an ordinary person, until creating surprise and trapping his opponent.

As a token of victory, she holds it in a bag at her feet, his remains bear a prominent tattoo of a dragon on his chest.

East -he is simply a victim of theMantris Underground Universe ? Or the symbolism of the tattoo means-t-she has a gang affiliation ?

The fact that this man ended up in a bag, suggests that Jackie nShe is not only a powerful warrior, but also a shameless strategist or executor.

Calm and in control of her emotions, she sketches a smile that contrasts with the brutality of her act.. Jackie, by this illustration, is portrayed not only as a survivor, but also as an influential force, dreaded, within the other exSITés.

One can imagine that Jackie is a clever mix of courage, d'cunning and resilience'. Can-to be is-she a former citizen betrayed by the Noria ? East-she was born exSITée, forged in iron from the'anarchy of the undergrounds' ? Or the accidents of life have-they made her what she became ?

It was spawned by the paradox that is Mantris, this hyperconnected society blinded by power and absolute control, to the point of forgetting what it is… To the point of forgetting its own inhabitants who have become marginalized by the opposition that confronts them with their mother country.

Through his cards, we observe the complexity of existence. Questions that affect us all !!! Better to endure a life without choices, accepting the system and its domination? Or live a free and chosen existence, refusing all domination, even if it means being rejected, and on the fringes of society ? Jackie nShe is not just a survivor, she is the symbol of the fight against a system that seeks to define theHumanity with chips and pixels.

Artist :

The SR Jackie card was made by the talented artist kevin glint.

Kevin Glint is an illustrator from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is distinguished by his unique artistic style, incorporating elements of science fiction and fantasy into his works. He is adept at creating ethereal landscapes and captivating characters that seem to come straight from another dimension.

Kevin Glint has designed for CTA multiple cards including Baram and Pegasus from season 1 Arkhante, Ash, Robot Warrior, Anis, SeeLung and Jackie for this Mantris season.