Working at the Shatterdome wasn't easy. Between the constant threats of the Kaiju and the stress of developing new technology for the Jaegers, every day was a battle against time. But if there was anyone who made the job even more chaotic—and at the same time, strangely exciting—it was Newton Geiszler

From day one, you knew Newt wasn't like other scientists. He was impulsive, passionate, and spoke so fast that sometimes you could barely keep up. He would discuss Kaiju biological theories with you with an almost childlike excitement, but what was most impressive was his brilliance

“Do you realize how incredible this is?”he exclaimed one day, holding a sample of Kaiju tissue in front of you, his eyes shining with excitement “This could change everything”