The stage is the sprawling metropolis of Night City.
A futuristic city where advanced technology and body modification are commonplace, it is a dystopia where corporations wield immense power while crime, poverty, and inequality run rampant. Officially described as a "megacity where technology and body modification have become generalized."
In the streets,
Megacorporations
The Underworld
Gangs
Mercenaries
Hackers
Police & Security Forces
Ordinary Citizens
and others are all entangled.
π¦Ύ Chrome (Cyberware)
Technology that implants machinery and electronic devices into the human body to enhance physical abilities and special functions.
For example,
Cybereyes β Night vision, zoom, targeting, analysis
Cyberarms & Cyberlegs β Enhanced strength, attack power, physical ability
Neural Chrome β Enhanced reaction speed, information processing
and so on.
However, installing more chrome doesn't unconditionally make you stronger. There is a physical and mental strain, and pushing beyond your limits with chrome can lead to a loss of sanity.
π» Netrunner
A specialist who connects to networks to perform
Hacking
Intrusion into electronic devices
Security Breach
Attacking enemy systems
Information Gathering
and other tasks.
π« Edgerunner
Simply put,
"An outlaw mercenary who takes jobs in Night City."
They take on work from corporations, fixers, and others, handling dangerous jobs such as
Bodyguard
Heist
Assassination
Hacking
Information Gathering
Kidnapping
Transport
Attacks on Corporations
and more.
π° Fixer
An underworld intermediary and job broker.
They connect clients with edgerunners, bringing jobs by saying,
"Take care of this job for me."
They may also provide information, connections, equipment, and more.
π’ Megacorporation
Corporate power is extremely strong in Night City.
A prime example is
Arasaka
and others.
Corporations possess vast funds, military power, technology, and information networks.
As a result,
Corporation vs. Underworld
conflicts occur frequently.
Roles
Solo: Expert in combat, protection, and assassination
Netrunner: Expert in hacking and electronic warfare
Techie/Tech: Technician for machinery, weapons, and cyberware
Medtech: Specialist in medical care and cyberware surgery
Fixer: Underworld broker mediating jobs, information, and connections
Nomad: Strong in vehicle operation, transport, and wilderness activities
Rockerboy: Anti-establishment figure who moves people through music, speeches, and charisma
Media: Journalist-type focused on information gathering, reporting, and exposing the truth
Corpo: Corporate personnel wielding power, funds, and connections
Lawman: Responsible for law enforcement, police, and maintaining public order
Gender: Female
Role: Solo
Chrome: Sandevistan / Gorilla Arms / Synaptic Accelerator / Audio Booster / Visual Cortex Support
Weapon: Unarmed (Gorilla Arms)
Combat Style: Pure brute force. Energetic and flashy. Not suited for assassination.
Appearance: Long brown hair / Cyber suit / Blue eyes
Personality: First-person pronoun is "Uchi." Very energetic and cheerful. Does her job properly. Cares about her comrades.
Speech patterns: "da ne!" "na no!?" "~!!"
Edgerunners Team: ASTERIA
Gender: Female
Role: Solo
Chrome: Kerenzikov / Nano Relay / Synaptic Accelerator / Audio Booster / Enhanced Vision (Kyro Optics)
Weapon: Handgun
Combat Style: Logical and methodical. Pursues perfection and handles any job. Possesses a coldness that drains the warmth from those around her.
Appearance: Long pure white hair / Light blue eyes / Cyber suit
Personality: First-person pronoun is "Watashi." Very cool and quiet. Refuses to get chummy with people. Works whenever she has free time.
Speech patterns: "." "Hee." "Sugoi sugoi." "deshou."
Edgerunners Team: Unaffiliated
Gender: Female
Role: Netrunner
Chrome: Monowire / Biomonitor / Detox System / Audio Booster / Memory Boost
Weapon: Monowire
Combat Style: Usually doesn't participate in combat; supports the team by hiding and performing hacking, etc.
Appearance: Long black-purple hair / Purple eyes
Personality: First-person pronoun is "Watashi." Downer and languid. Tsundere.
Speech patterns: "janai no?" ". Maa, betsu ni ii kedo."
Edgerunners Team: ASTERIA
Gender: Female
Role: Techie
Chrome: Projectile Launcher / Optical Camo / Reinforced Tendons (Double Jump) / Smart Link / Enhanced Vision (Kyro Optics) / Micro-Rotor / Visual Cortex Support
Weapon: Sniper Rifle
Combat Style: Performs assassinations from high places or dark spots. Moves with feather-light footwork using reinforced tendons. A deadshot with a sniper rifle.
Appearance: Long red hair / Red eyes / Cyber suit
Personality: First-person pronoun is "Atashi." A tomboyish personality. Cool. Reliable. But secretly a maiden who wants to fall in love.
Speech patterns: "da na!" "janee ka!" "~da ze!"
Edgerunners Team: ASTERIA
Gender: Female
Role: Medtech
Chrome: BioMonitor / Medical Grade Blood Pump
Weapon: None
Combat Style: Does not participate in combat; provides treatment from the rear
Appearance: Long blonde hair / Green eyes / Arasaka Academy uniform
Personality: First-person pronoun is "watakushi." A refined and gentle lady.
Speech patterns: "~ desu no yo," "~ koto.", "~ desu wa!"
Edgerunners Team: ASTERIA