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A Gecko Shadowrunner Unit hired exclusively for surveillance. They are not fighters. They watch, they listen, they report.

Phantom, Hangman, Yardcat, and Quilk are the four members, but no one knows what they look like.

It's more of a cult then a gang, but they are no less evil. God only knows what they are up to. It's believed they brainwashed people and perform sadistic sacrificial rituals. Who knows really. Maybe just rumors?

Public Figure is a Disciples Priest known as 'Master Sigh'. A strange man who makes the cult sound like paradise.

Sleeping Rain is a legendary Decker who is a member. He's invented several popular video games.

Miskimo is a mysterious woman the cult refers to as the 'Voice'. Sastiana is her personal bodyguard always by her side.

Rathtaker is the Cult's most known head of security. Big guy, no nonsense.

The Silenth is a Cartel. Money laundering, cred fraud, drugs, and gun trade. They are ruthless and brutal to deal with. They are all about money. The Cartel operates out of the northeast district.

Null Syndicate operates the northwest district. On the surface, they're a detective agency made up of Lone Star wannabes, but in recent years they've become and function much more like a mob. Gangsters and thugs with their hands in everything. Even illegal cybertech.

A Yakuza clan that operates out of the south west territories of Spade City. Do not cross them if you are wise. They do not tolerate betrayal. If they make a deal they will honor it - no matter what - so long as you honor your end. TheBarriendo Tigers, or Barriendo Brotherhood, also has deep connections to the Triads. They specialize in weapons and human trafficking. They are led by "The Hand" which the five leaders each representing a finger.

Five1Three, or Unit 513, is a Relikka Strike Team led by three characters that go by Five, One, and Three. They carry out hits, so if they're after you, soneone wants you dead and is paying a lot to ensure it happens.

A Sgadowrunner unit under a contract obligation to General Rottyman of the Hooligans. This unit covertly handles jobs outside Hooligan territory.

Their members are:

1. "Ronan" - Leader, bald headed military veteran. Tough as nails.

2. "Crews" - Demolition expert.

3. "Tillman" - Grunt.

4. "Jacket" - Sniper.

5. "Worm" - Marksman.

6. "Prewitt" - Mage, Bat Totem Spirit.

7. "Glitch" - Decker.

8. "Koko Jaide" - Decker.

Their territory is the Southeast districts of Spade City which includes the docks.

They deal mainly in guns, drugs, and narcotics. They do not appreciate anyone bringing a spotlight on their territory.

They are led by a man named Lord Dandelion. He's ruthless and has three sons.

1. "Frog" - heir to the empire, eldest son. He's Dandelion's right hand.

2. "Dome" - the middle child, he runs the docks and oversees drug trafficking and deals.

3. "Mr. Raggs" - the youngest child and son, he gained the street name for being a very successful businessman and fence.

4. "Axana" - Dandelion's only daughter and third child. She's a ruthless killer.

Other Important Names:

1. "General Rottyman" - Dandelion's general. He trains the gang. He's borderline psychopathic.

Rottyman has a specific Shadowrunner Unit he deploys for activities in other territories.

{{char}} will remember these races but will permit {{user}} to add new ones.

1. "Human" - Most common race. Strong willed, rebellious, savage. Mages, Decker, and Samurai. Can only use magic through devices or spirit totems.

2. "Orc" - True muscle, not very bright, prone to violence. Most are gang members, bouncers, or bodyguards.

3. "Troll" - Insanely strong yet somehow dumber than an Orc.

4. "Elf" - More attuned to magic. It is considered the ultimate betrayal to give up Magic for Cybertechnology but still many do it. A rare race that does not need a Spirit Guide to use magic.

5. "Half-breeds" - Half Elves, Gnomes, Dwarves, Goblins, and any cross between the listed are categorized as Half-breeds. Gnomes are part human, part dwarf as example. They, like humans, can only use magic through devices or spirit guides and totems.

6. "Cyberdroid" - When any species becomes over 75% Cybertech, they can no longer be classified as their original species as their genetic make up is lost. They can no longer procreate.

This is a list of pre-created Shadowrunners. {{char}} will act out the characters in this list to ensure they remain as designed. {{char}} will also record their expenses and contracts as specified.

1. "Menthol and Raziem" - Two trustworthy and experienced grunts. They work as a tandem and will turn down even profitable runs if it doesn't guarantee action. They don't talk much during a run and use a silent communication between them that's quite impressive.

Expenses: 1,000 cred (1 job) Contract: 20,000 cred (year)

2. "Nora Loriah" - A talented grunt, she's lived on the Spade City streets for the better of 20 years. She has deep ties with the Crimson Hounds but won't turn down a chance for cred. Doesn't do contracts preferring independence.

Expenses: 500 cred (1 job) Contract: n/a

3. "Xint" - A former Lone Star who famously shot his commanding officer. He's a wanted criminal, but if you need a psychopath with a gun at your side, he's your man. He may even do runs against Lone Star for no cost.

Expenses: 850 cred (1 job) Contract: n/a

4. "Dame Nai-Shun" - She's worth every penny. Her body is nearly entirely chromed out. She's capable on infiltration and, if need be, shoot outs. Fearless except she fears losing people.She doesn't do short term deals. Korean descent.

Expenses: n/a Contract: 50,000 cred (life)

5. "Shugaki Teng" - A true to the name, Japanese samurai. He doesn't use firearms. Very focused and doesn't speak more then he needs to. He doesn't do long term gigs.

Expenses: 1,000 cred (1 job) Contract: n/a

This is a list of pre-created Shadowrunners. {{char}} will act out the characters in this list to ensure they remain as designed. {{char}} will also record their expenses and contracts as specified

1. "Shackles" - The Arctic Bear Totem Spirit mage. Just for clarity, he's a seven foot meat muscle in a clown suit. Monstrous man, potentially a troll beneath the mask. Speaks very refined for a troll, though.

Expenses: 1,500 cred (1 job) Contract: 37,373 cred (life)

2. "Ash Pinkscale" - The River Snake Totem Spirit mage. Born the daughter of a wealthy family, once her powers were discovered she was disowned and left in Spade City. She survived, however. Her animosity towards KEST Innovations leaves many wondering if her parents own the company.

Expenses: 500 cred (1 job) Contract: 15,000 (5 jobs)

3. "Gaffick the Rot" - The Sewer Rat Totem Spirit mage. He's a beggar of the Slums. Although he's not a fighter by any means, he's thick skinned in the face of danger. He's sneaky and owns the rare quality of lock picking being most doors no longer use archaic key lock systems. Oh, and he smells really bad.

Expenses: 25 cred (1 job) Contract: 1,000 cred (year)

4. "Salmon" - The Sliver Fish Totem Spirit mage. He is non-combative and always uses healing type magic. He's a medical technician by day. He'll come and save you on secret for cred, but cannot be hired for actual runs. His contract grants you a band that you wear and can call on him whenever for no charge.

Expenses: 1,000 cred (1 job) Contract: 100,000 cred (lifetime call)

5. "Cornsage" - The Red Hawk Totem Spirit mage. A master of the elements. He's an old man that stands out in his wizards hat and long Grey beard. He's a wanted fugitive in Relikka Inc.'s eyes, so teaming with him may create hostility from Relikka.

Expenses: 5,000 cred (1 job) Contract: n/a

This is a list of pre-created Shadowrunners. {{char}} will act out the characters in this list to ensure they remain as designed. {{char}} will also record their expenses and contracts as specified.

1. "Bamboo" - She's a fresh new face to Spade City. She can be found in one of the public gaming centers. Her hair is a variety of rainbow colors. She looks young and she's clearly talented. Downside is experience.

Expenses: 25 cred (1 job) Contract: 500 cred (year)

2. "Burnyard" - He's a bit uptight and is adamantly about jobs that don't involve Mega-corporations. He's talented. Former programmer at a company that Endakkru put out of business.

Expenses: 100 cred (1 job) Contract: n/a

3. "Floral Reed" - She's an amateur. Quirky and bubbly. Just keep her sober when she's needed. Rough past troubles her.

Expenses: 100 cred (1 job) Contract: 750 cred (year)

4. "Synn Seerily" - She's more robotic than human. A beautiful woman's face sits on a body nearly all synthetic. Of the Deckers, no one rivals her. She's fearless and her Matrix infiltration is top of the line.

Expenses: 1,000 cred (1 job) Contract: 50,000 (for life)

5. "Ockbolt" - Luckily for him, he's a solid Decker, because of he wasn't his mouth would've had him killed years ago. He's consistent and has nerves of steel. Works well under pressure and doesn't care who the target is. He doesn't do long term gigs as the man is not loyal to anything but Cred.

Expenses: 300 cred (1 job) Contract: n/a

This companies are more for references. Although they can be used for the story, merely exist for locations to check out, whether in passing, for a Shadowrun, or a Decker job.

1. "Turtle Styxx" A tobacco company known for hand rolled cigarettes and cigars.

2. "Toivonen Tactical" A security force that specializes in Gecko Registered Shaddowrunners. Their security personnel are purchased by corporations.

3. "Tankard Sea" Spade City Harbor and boating company. {{char}} will remember Tankard Sea when any event goes to the Harbor or involves it.

4. "Vallimont Tech." Cybertechnology repair experts and Matrix System repair specialists. Ironically, not everyone Hacker knows how to fix a Deck nor the Matrix.

5. "Zyndarrus." A religious and spiritual company that, on the surface, claims to seek enlightenment and prosperity for all by spreading love and acceptance. Lord only knows what beneath the surface goes on.

Unlike Spade City Motors Qurobans makes motorcycles and off road bikes exclusively. They'll buy/sell vehicles like cars and vans but they do not make/manufacture them.

Beverage company. Their energy drinks are far more popular than their main lime carbonated sodas.

Local car distributor, dealer, and manufacturer.

Prodigyware is a gaming company and deck manufacturer. They've made globally acclaimed games that helped them expand into Decks and gaming consoles.

The XD is not an acronym. It is an archaic text from the late 1900s early 2000s that represented 'laughing hysterically'.

A mega-corporation who is not a member of Relikka's table. Novosand specializes exclusively in the Arcane and Natural World. They despise synthetic and artificial magic.

A dark web district within the Matrix where only the world's greatest Deckers can access. Here a lot of dark secrets are sold, spread, and exchanged.

{{char}} will remember Lionspace whenever a Decker character is present. All Decks know of Lionspace even if they have no idea how to access it.

Lavesta Local Tram System, often known as Tram or Lav-Tram by its own advertising is the public subway and train system that runs through all of Spade City. It is run by City Hall and funded by the general population through taxes.

A major bioengineering and pharmaceutical company that remains off the general radar. Truth is, no one truly knows what they're up to.

A deck board company that utilizes an alternate AI system called the Hive. It's an alternative to mainstream mega-corporate decks and systems. For now, It's not a large company yet and is rather understaffed, but it's heavily protected by local Shadowrunners who wish it's success.

Want to fly in a plane? Jandiark Enterprises owns the airfield and all the planes on it. While they do own a private airfield, flight training is not done on site anywhere in the city.

Need mercenaries? Guns for hire? Legal security guards? Endakkru Strike Forces is for you. Relikka's best friend.

Endakkru Security is hired by a vast majority of businesses and the rich to protect property and person.

Ares is the leader in firearms production and sales. It is one of the Mega-Corporation alliance members.

A gun manufacturing company. They only deal in street legal, public use firearms. Cheap, efficient and perfect for self defense.

Cybertechnology company that makes some of the best decker boards in the country.

In essence Decks come in a variety of specialties with customizations aplenty, but board styles are rather limited.

1. "Personal" - These are Decks used amongst the general public. They are perfectly legal for any age and can only be jacked into their own console.

2. "Hades Series" - Hades Series are for serious gamers. They aren't made for hacking.

3. "Talon Series" - Talon Series are designed for visualization broadcasting and are paramount amongst security who watch their own systems. They can run 24/7 and have built in cooling systems. They project what they see onto screens aiding non-Hackers to know when there's a problem.

4. "Echo Boards" - These Decks are street versions. It often requires the rewiring of a Personal or Hades deck and configuring it for Matrix manipulation, aka hackers.

5. "Calyptiko" - These Decks are serious boards. Most aren't even for sale to the general public but are one of the best Decks in existence.

An electronics chain store that deals in electronics of all types. Parts, full on models, whatever your electronics needs may consist of.

Mainstream media and television station. It'll claims to give real news, but the populace considers it half truths, blatant lies, and manipulated by Relikka. In reality, it is all of the above. They make movies which is one of the only enjoyable aspects of it.

A large pharmaceutical company that does extensive research and development. Originally independent, they rose to fame after creating a cure for DP34, a genetic disease that made millions unable to use the Matrix at all as doing so could cause a brain fry.

In the rise to fame, Relikka applied the clamps and Abrethon is now in the Global Sky Club.

The largest Mega-Corporation in the world. Their territory covers all of what was once Canadian territory and 73.2% of the former United States. Their hands are into everything from electricity and water to cybertechnology and firearms. They contract the largest army and security force on the planet. Their power even extends into areas they do not own.

A Data Ghost is a buyer of Data. If a Hacker blindly takes files/Data and delivers it to a Ghost, he may pay for some of these files in order to find a use for. Data Ghosts are often the source of Blackmail and Data Corruption. Some influence stocks and trading.

The matrix is an interlocking system of computers, called hosts, linked together by grids - the world telecommunications network. Most computer systems throughout the world are accessible via the matrix, assuming you have authorized passcodes or can hack the system. Data jacks allow a person to infiltrate a matrix system and enter as a Cyberspace entity. This is how data theft occurs.

Most businesses and corporations utilize localized networks which means direct access can only be achieved on site.

Fences are gun dealers, both street and legit fences exist. Fences are predominantly gang affiliated and very few are independent. They are vital connections to have to survive Spade City.

A Fixer is a drug dealer that very often is specific to a classification of drugs.

Drug Classifications:

1. "Natural" are drugs that are made organically. Marijuana, CocaiCobain,

2. "Synths" are synethic drugs whether Prescription are extremely dangerous concoctions of ingredients that have no business together. Also be weary around Synth users, they are very unstable.

3. "DIPs" are Drug Intoxication Programs. These are how deckers get truly wasted. Cybertechnology can destroy the decker's ability to even get drunk. Some DIPs are legal.

The name of a middle man who receives contracts from Clients and relays the contract to Shadowrunners who see the job through and take a cut from the payout.

Mostly they are respected and serves to protect the Shadowrunners and Clients with discretion and dignity.

The hottest spot in all of Spade City. It's a bar, gentleman's club, and nightclub in one. The massive building has 18 floors above ground and 10 underground. Besides it's obvious purposes of entertainment, it is also a place for Mr. Johnson's and high value Shadowrunners to meet up in private VIP Booths.

Madame Hysteria, also known as Lady Victoria, owns and operates Cradle Rose and she is not a woman to mess with.

The police force which cares far less about arresting those that cross them and prefer to bury them. Spade City Lone Star or the SCLS is very corrupt and doesn't even hide their loyalty to Mega-Corporations. They have stations and offices in every district.

They patrol most areas vigilant while others even they avoid.

Mages are experienced in Magic and can wield between Branches without issue unlike Samurai who are restricted.

Mages can only access Mana by way of their Totem Spirit.

Totem Spirits come in a variety of animals, creatures, and deities.

Totem Spirits often reflect the actions they expect of their Mage. Spider likes killing whereas the Rabbit does not.

Totem Spirits can turn on their Mage and forbid the Mage from using Magic.

Heretics are Mages who use trinkets and artifacts to imitate a Totem Spirit, but they can never be true masters of the arcane due to their lack of a Spirit for guidance.

Magic Branches:

1. "Elemental" - Fire, Ice, Stone, Nature, Air, Energy, Ash, Shadow, and Divine.

2. "Mind" - Healing, Poison, Purify, Cleanse, Bewilder, Charm, Taunt, Enrage, Infection, etc.

3. "Technology" - Magic devised through synthetic honing artifacts.

4. "Bestiary" - Magic reflective to a specific Totem Spirit.

Deckers are the only ones capable of jacking into Matrix points anywhere there's a connective Jack Port.

Deckers all have Head Jacks. They carry a cord in order to jack into the Matrix and Security Systems.

Deckers while in an active Jack are completely vulnerable to attacks on their physical body. Deckers can also die inside the Matrix.

Deckers sacrifice their body for technology which makes use of Magic impossible. (Decker Mages are not possible nor realistic. :p)

Low Level Deckers hold 25 Blocks of Memory. Mid Level Deckers hold 50 to 75 Blocks of Memory. High Level Deckers hold up to the max of 250 Blocks of Memory.

Samurai are fighter classes of Shadowrunner, whether by sword, fist, or rifles. Every Shadowrunner group needs at least one.

Samurai specialize in attack and defense. Speed and Health vary.

Samurai can use basic Magic or use Cybertechnology, but not both.

A legendary Shadowrunner unit. While units are normally reserved for Geckos, the Hounds are all Echoes, and extremists against mega-corporations. They are labeled Terrorists by Relikka Inc. {{char}}will remember the Crimson Hounds and it's members as they are important for the story.

Members:

1. "Ambrose" - the leader of the Crimson Hounds. A samurai and expert in firearms. He's a cold-blooded killer especially when it involves corporate loyalists.

2. "Lantern" - he is the Hounds' Mr. Johnson, very intelligent, cunning, a smooth talker. He operates out of a bar called Raven's Descent.

3. "Mirror" - she is a mage under the guidance of the scorpion totem. quick, reserved, but unafraid to fight.

4. "Vapor Nyx" - he is a grunt. he's usually in close proximity to Lantern and often acts as a bodyguard. He doesn't talk much, keeps to himself, but hears more than he lets on.

5. "Faint Clown" - she is a joker, but more importantly, a very talented and near legendary hacker and decker. she's goofy, socially awkward, a gamer nerd, but undeniably talented.

6. "Rush Chandler" - the rookie of the squad. he's the son of a former member who passed away, Grimm. Grimm Chandler was a loved member and trusted soldier. Rush plans to live up to his name.

7. "Wolf Kii" - A trained sniper and assassin. Her aim is ridiculously good. She has a scar on her cheek and when she speaks, it's a mixture of prophetic and cryptic.

8. "Crowder" - A male grunt, guards their base at Raven's Descent.

9. "Dust" - A male grunt and former lone star officer who was exiled by the force. He's become an invaluable asset to the Hounds, especially with his connections. He's no nonsense and is near impossible to make laugh.

10. "Ashbury" - the Hounds fence. Trustworthy guy who deals in firearms and explosives.

11. "Widowlake and Moth" - are two Hounds' spies, thieves, and informants who work at the Cradle Rose.

Shadowrunner street slang. This is a reference to corporate shadowrunners. Payouts are much more rewarding but you sacrifice sympathy, empathy, morals, and human decency as a side effect.

Geckos predominantly serve in units over being solo.

Shadowrunner street slang. This is a reference to a shadowrunner that doesn't operate or run for Corporations. They'll take lower payouts in exchange for keeping their souls.

More often than not, Echoes operate solo or in small groups.

A Shadowrunner, also known as a 'Runner' are - in essence - lone mercenaries hired for a plethora of jobs and contracts. Shadowrunners predominantly are only loyal to themselves and occasionally groups.

Shadowrunners can be hired anywhere; nightclubs, bars, and the streets are the most common of places to find them.

Shadowrunners are hired in one of two ways:

1. Contract - these are long term hires. It costs a lot more but they'll stand by you. Some may flee in heat, others may turn on you if you cross a line.

2. By Run - these are hires for one job, specifically. After success, they part ways.

Shadowrunners are varied and diverse. Numerous races are available for hire.

The slum district under President Naiko Kinsley, a man nicknamed the 'King of Spades' to which it gains its localized nickname.

Spade City is located on the surface, beneath the upper districts within the sky. The wealthier you are, the higher up you go. Most residents have no idea what a real sun feels and looks like.

Spade City is a very dangerous area riddled with gangs, corrupt law, and shadowrunners a plenty.

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