Personnel File: Eclipse

 

Name: Eclipse

Real Name: Unknown
Metatype: Human
Role: Decker
Location: Seattle Shadowrunner Circuit

Background:

Eclipse grew up on the fringes of the Seattle sprawl, hacking low-level systems just to survive. Her big break came when she exposed a major corporate scandal, leaking the data and bringing down several high-ranking executives. This earned her a reputation as a dangerous and unpredictable player in the Matrix. One of her most notorious exploits was crashing the Seattle Shadowlands 3.0 BBS, cementing her status in both the standard and Dark Matrix worlds.

Her recklessness and moral drive make her a wildcard, often targeting those she believes abuse their power. She’s gained both allies and enemies, and her actions have put her on the radar of corporations like NeoNET and PanGen.

Personality and Mannerisms:

Eclipse is a risk-taker, driven by the thrill of pushing her limits. She’s more comfortable in the Matrix than in the real world, and her limited social skills reflect this. While not completely inept, she can come off as distant or awkward in face-to-face interactions. Despite this, she’s willing to join physical runs if needed, a rare trait among deckers.

Her humor is dark, and she’s quick to make impulsive decisions. This, combined with her strong sense of justice, makes her a volatile ally. She’s more at home causing chaos in the digital world but isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty in the real one.

Appearance:

Eclipse’s look is always cyberpunk but constantly changing. One day she might have neon green hair and chrome eyes, and the next, a buzz cut with LED tattoos. Her outfit is a mix of streetwear and tech gear, often modified with embedded displays. Her customized cyberdeck, covered in graffiti-like etchings, is always strapped to her back.

Connections:

Eclipse is respected in the Seattle Matrix scene but feared for her unpredictability. She has a working relationship with Mr. Black and has mentored other street-level deckers, though she keeps them at a distance. Her most recent contact is Wizkid, a promising decker she’s wary of getting too close to, especially with PanGen watching.

Reputation:

Eclipse is known for her brilliant yet reckless hacking, capable of high-risk jobs and going toe-to-toe with corporate AIs. Her actions in the Dark Matrix, like the Shadowlands crash, have made her a legend among edgier deckers. However, her moral drive and volatility make her as much a liability as an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Expert Decker: Capable of breaking into secure systems, bypassing firewalls, and extracting data under pressure.
• Matrix Combat: Can hold her own against corporate security teams and hostile AIs with a reckless, improvisational style.
• Physical Involvement: Unlike most deckers, she’s willing to join runs physically. While not a combatant, her presence and tech skills can turn the tide.

Weaknesses:

• Recklessness: Her tendency to take extreme risks often leads to trouble, relying too much on her skills.
• Moral Drive: Her sense of justice can cloud her judgment, making her a liability if her goals conflict with the team’s.
• Social Disconnect: Limited social skills make her interactions awkward, and her bluntness can alienate others.

Motivations:

Driven by a desire to prove herself in the Matrix and expose corporate corruption, Eclipse is a volatile force, capable of brilliance but prone to unnecessary risks when she believes she’s doing the right thing.