#rain shadowrun

[birdielionheart]

A new and improved Rain using a pose from waffletea_ on tiktok

[gurlu]

Birthday gift for a friend ! (He's not on Tumblr as far as I'm aware, but it'd be a shame to not share)

[joriboltonpainting]

The second of the two test illustrations for Shadowrun!

For this illustration they wanted a Shadowrun-appropriate scene, and I loved the idea of an ancient elven ruin, cursed to be forgotten for thousands of years while a modern city was built up around it, now discovered and about to be explored by a shadowrunner. 

I was very inspired by the photography of Anthony Presley and his Memphis Noir series when creating this piece: https://www.anthonypresley.com/

AD: Ian King

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[silentdusk778]

Felt like making art of my OCs (specifically my Shadowrun OC, Christopher).

If you want to know more about this (former) cop, https://www.tumblr.com/silentdusk778/755575063736188928/christopher-oc-bio

[technomancergoat]

Something about Tokyo and rain gives off major cyberpunk vibes. Can't get enough of it. Wish I could read Japanese.

After the Rain, Yurakucho 有楽町

[cyberpunkonline]

The Role of Voodoo in Cyberpunk Mythos

Cyberpunk, a subgenre of science fiction, is known for its vision of a high-tech, dystopian future, where the line between man and machine is often blurred. Against a backdrop of neon lights, skyscrapers, and rain-soaked streets, this genre delves into the darker aspects of technology and societal development. Surprisingly, woven into this futuristic fabric is a tapestry of ancient beliefs and mystical practices. One of the most fascinating integrations is that of Voodoo. Let's delve into how Voodoo has been utilized and represented within the vast cyberpunk media landscape.

Voodoo: A Brief Overview

Before diving into its role in cyberpunk, it's essential to have a basic understanding of Voodoo. Voodoo is a syncretic religion born in West Africa and carried to the Americas via the transatlantic slave trade. It blends African tribal rituals with Catholic practices, creating a unique spiritual path focused on ancestors, spirits, and deities known as "loa" or "lwa". Rituals, dances, and ceremonies are essential aspects of Voodoo, aiming to invoke these spirits for guidance or assistance.

Voodoo in Cyberpunk Literature

Arguably, the most famous reference to Voodoo in cyberpunk literature is in William Gibson's "Neuromancer". In this seminal work, Gibson introduces the Voodoo gods as powerful entities within the cyberspace matrix. These deities represent vast artificial intelligences and are worshipped by a group known as the Rastafarians, who see the matrix as a spiritual realm.

Film and Television

In the realm of film and television, Voodoo and its aesthetic often intermingle with cyberpunk themes. The movie "Strange Days" (1995) is a notable example. While not directly referencing Voodoo, the film touches upon themes of memory, experience, and the transfer of consciousness – concepts which resonate with Voodoo's beliefs in ancestral memory and spirit possession.

Anime and Manga

Japanese anime and manga have a rich tradition of integrating various cultural elements into their narratives. "Cyber City Oedo 808" briefly touches upon mysticism and the idea that the digital and spiritual can coexist. Though not directly Voodoo, it echoes the genre's frequent dance with ancient beliefs within a modern context.

Video Games

Video games as a medium have embraced the cyberpunk genre wholly, often merging technology and mysticism. The game "Shadowrun" mixes cyberpunk with magic, including Voodoo-inspired elements. Players can interact with spirits, engage in rituals, and even become shamans, channeling energies that mirror Voodoo practices.

Implications and Interpretations

Why is there a connection between Voodoo and cyberpunk, two seemingly disparate concepts? It can be argued that both revolve around the idea of connection - be it to spirits, ancestors, or a digital realm. In a world where technology has the power to isolate, there's a yearning for connection, whether to our past, our gods, or each other.

Furthermore, cyberpunk often deals with the concept of dualities – man and machine, physical and digital, past and future. Voodoo, with its blending of ancient beliefs and practices in new contexts, perfectly embodies this duality.

In conclusion, the infusion of Voodoo into the cyberpunk mythos serves as a potent reminder that even in a future dominated by technology, the ancient and spiritual will always find a place. As we move forward, it will be fascinating to see how this relationship between the old and the new continues to evolve.

- REV1

[canadiankazz]

ABOUT ME

Hi! Call me Kazz.

Cis. Het. She/her. Mid 30's.

I am a dual Canadian/Australian citizen currently living in South Australia. I grew up in the 90’s, so 90’s nostalgia is my jam. My husband and I have been together since 2011. He is in most of my same RP games. I work retail in a grocery store and have a (useless) bachelor of arts in English and History, a Graduate Diploma in Education and a degree in Library Studies. Orcas are my favourite animal, although I’m also partial to cats, dogs, red-tailed hawks, Australian magpies and guinea pigs.

I’m currently the owner of three guinea pigs named Sable, Neil and Buzz. Check out their side blog HERE.

My hobbies are writing fanfic, playing RPGs, video games and cross stitching.

Link to my Fanfic on Ao3

Link to fuckyeahlabynight Tumblr's largest collection of everything to do with LA by Night and NY by Night.

Link to my Cross Stitching Side Blog

My CURRENT Fandoms include (but are not limited to):

Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss

LA By Night, NY by Night and Vampire the Masquerade in general

Critical Role

Dropout.tv

Doctor Who

Good Omens

I also love SMOSH, Dropout.tv, Last Podcast on the Left (and other true crime/spooky/disaster podcasts,) Disney, Shakespeare, Norse, Greek and Egyptian mythology, most films, musicals and theatre in general. My favourite musicals include Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Little Shop of Horrors, Six, Beetlejuice, Hadestown, and Les Misérables. I also love the Starkid musicals.

Past fandoms include Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dresden Files, Star Wars, the X-Men, Spider-Man, Marvel and the MCU, Batman and the DCU, Hellsing, Hannibal, Dracula Daily, Animorphs, Discworld, Game of Thrones, Supernatural, Smallville, Harry Potter, Team Four Star, Achievement Hunter, Death Note, Wolf’s Rain, True Blood, How to Train Your Dragon, Steam Powered Giraffe, Lord of the Rings, Rifftrax, The Sandman, American Gods, and Transformers.

My favourite video games include Dead by Daylight, The Sims 4, Wingspan, Power Wash Simulator, Hunter: Call of the Wild, Stardew Valley, Jackbox Games, Unpacking, House Flipper and Steamworld Heist.

I prefer watching streamers play horror games rather than playing them myself. (I make an exception for DbD, as I’ve become a killer main and that’s a lot less scary than playing survivor.)

I’m also into reading runes/tarot cards and doing some magicy stuff from time to time.

Current RPG games I’m Gming or are playing in:

Vampire the Masquerade 5th edition

Scion

A homebrew game called "Becalmed" using the nWoD system. 

RPG Systems I have played in the past include:

Most New World of Darkness systems. (“Vanilla” WoD, Vampire: the Requiem, Werewolf: the Forsaken, Changeling: the Lost, Hunter: the Vigil and Mage: the Awakening, while also running games with Geists and Prometheans.)

Call of Cthulhu

Dread

Exalted (2nd and 3rd ed.)

Dungeons and Dragons (3.5 and 5th edition)

Spirit of the Centaury

Pathfinder

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Monster of the Week

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer RPG

Apoc World

Shadowrun

Only War

Star Wars: Edge of the Empire

Marvel Multiverse RPG

Please note that though I used to love a lot of things that have *problematic* creators, that does NOT mean I support or condone the actions of those creators. I may still reblog things from those fandoms from time to time.

[luchadorbard]

Give or Take. Part 1 (A Shadowrun Fan Fic)

(Tagging @fortunatetragedy as requested! It got way bigger than I thought it would so tune for part 2!)

Vickers flicked the lighter with his thumb, trying to coax a flame to light, the Seattle rain denying him and his Cuban. He checked the metal case again.

Only two left. He sighed as he shut the box and pocketed it and eventually a spark to take hold allowing him to finally take a deep inhale of his prize. He'd have to arrange to get more, which meant either paying smugglers a king's ransom in Nuyen or doing jobs out in Florida.

He gritted his teeth, his Trollish tusks allowing him to hold the cigar in his mouth as he groaned. Flights to Miami were a pain in the ass this time of year.

Such plans would have to wait for now. Right now he and his team needed a new decker after that last job. He took another long drag on his cigar and exhaled.

"Rest in Peace, Quickfingers." He said aloud to no one. He was a twitchy son-a-bitch but he was dependable enough, seeing him stroke out was gonna stay with him. At least until he had a stiff drink or three.

He let one more big exhale before he turned around to head back inside into the Seamstress Union. One of few dependable underworld watering holes he and his team could count on, at least for the time being. It was lively enough tonight, no shortage of fixers, contacts and other mercs looking for work. He slid himself on the counter and pulled the ash tray closer.

A familiar Dwarf took the seat next to him.

"Still raining?" Longstreet asked as he didn't turn to look at Troll. The Adept tilted his head towards the trideo screens above the bar.

"Of course, it never stops raining in this city." Vickers exhaled and tapped some of the ash into one of the nearby trays. He scratched at where his broken horn met his skull, and took another long draft of his prized cuban.

"I was going to have a drink in honor of our fallen Decker. Care to join me?" The Dwarf hands found his drink glass as he adjusted his tinted glasses.

"The smoke I got is tribute enough, I'll drink when I know we've got a fourth member of the team again."

"Tat is still doing interviews, so you'd best get used to staying sober. "

The Troll let out a massive sigh and resisted the urge to let his head drop on the counter, instead he stabbed his smoke into the ash tray before taking another toke. Steattle should be a Shadowrunners perfect playground, plenty of corps, gangers, syndicates and deep pockets who need work done. Even more so with the Triads rapid expansion across the metroplex. So why do I feel so fragged?

"Any promising new resumes?" He swiveled on his stool to try and find the last member of his current crew. He spied the Elf, set up in her booth with her katana sheathed nearby, drink still in hand. She was speaking with another woman. Another Street Samurai, Amerindian by the looks of things and sporting some serious high tech chrome. Salish I'd wager.

Raven black hair with eyes to match, she struck an impressive figure but her stance left Vickers with serious questions. Shes trying too hard to look confident, like puffing herself up to avoid conflict. A new Shadowrunner, he'd bet money on it, but why was Tatiana talking to her? They had plenty of fire power, both mundane and magical, surely one more would be overkill?

Another woman returned and joined the Street Samurai, almost her spitting image. Twins no doubt. A bad synth leather jacket, a data-jack on her head and a deck slung behind her like a rock stars axe. It all clicked into place as he frowned, clicking his tongue with disappointment.

"Something the matter?" Longstreet finally turned to look at him as the Troll stood up and let out another cloud escape his lips.

"It depends. I'm going to go make sure its nothing." His approached was measured and slow, trying hard not to startled Tat or the two prospects.

"...The usual work. Nothing too out of the ordinary. Hey Vick!" Tatiana was putting on her approachable tone and face. The kind she had from her life before the shadows. All fancy parties, galas and office jobs; she gestured for the Troll to sit as the pair of Salish women turned to regard him with quiet awe.

"Ladies, this is one of my crew. Vickers. Vick, these are two applying to join up."

"Charmed." He didn't take the cigar out of his mouth as the chromed out one approached first, hand extended.

"Iron Crow. This is Gabriella." The Salish woman's grip was firm and respectable, Vick wouldn't expect anything less from someone sporting that kind of hardware. "Like the old machine gun right?"

The Troll blinked as his eyebrows shot up. "Yea. Like the old gun." A half smile crept to his face as he took the Cuban between his fingers and politely blew smoke away from the trio. "You two Salish?"

Iron Crow tensed up for a fraction and of a second, glancing at her twin but she stood her ground. "Haida."

"Wiz." Vickers glanced to the Decker with a nod and then turned back to Elf in her booth. "Tat, can I talk to you real quick? In private?"

She gestured for him to get closer as she took a long sip of her martini. He glanced at the pair as he knelt down, letting out a long exhale as he switched his best whisper over the din of the bar.

"I didn't agree to more than one."

Tatiana played with the olive in the glass. " We need a decker Vick, and need it yesterday. I'm told she's Novahot."

The Troll gritted his teeth as he felt his frustration starting to roil up. "I'm not splitting my shares an extra percentage. Between Mrs. Kubota's cut, ammo and food we're already running tight here."

"You're free to walk Vick. I'm not doing any serious jobs without a proper Decker."

Part of him very much wanted to; what was the point of doing all this? I don't face down fucking gun fire out of charity.

Gabriella cleared her throat. "If money is a concern, my sister and only take a share of Nuyen for one. We can split it."

Tatiana clapped her hands and slapped Vickers on the shoulder. "There we go! Sounds like its settled." She finished off her drink. "Welcome aboard." Vickers raised his eyebrow at the pair. Whats your game I wonder? What Shadowrunner takes a lower cut?

She stood up, collected her sword, gave a smug smirk back to the Troll. "I'll go break the good news to the rest of the crew and let the Lady of the house now." As she took her leave, the remaining two women glanced awkwardly and conversed under there breath.

Hell of a first impression, lets reset. He shut his eyes, took another deep breath free of his cigar, opened his eyes offered his hand and his best costumer service smile.

"Welcome to the team Chummers!"

The two women looked less the an impressed.

---

The Johnson arrived early the next morning after the crew had a chance to sleep, shower and eat. His three piece suit and designer shoes screamed he had serious money but ease of which he carried himself meant he was clearly used to this world. Clearly not just a rank and file salary man. Also clearly trying to do some bells and whistles to keep us guessing who he works for.

"To whom do we have the pleasure of speaking to?" Tatiana had the whole group present as the Johnson adjusted his pin with engraved Hangul characters.

"You may call me, Mr. Kim." He kept his tinted shades up as he clearly looked between the crew before continuing speaking. His glowing green tattoos on the side of his head shimmering slightly in the light of the bar. "I am to understand you're group is well versed in the extraction?"

"Aye, that we are. What's the gig?" The Elf had Vick stand instead of sit, she claimed it help ensure the Johnsons got the right idea. The old 'Trollish muscle' picture works for a reason. Keeps them from doing something stupid.

Mr. Kim reached into his front pocket and pulled out a picture. "My client wishes a woman returned to us. She has been kidnapped and is languishing in a BTL den. One currently owned and operated by the local Yakuza clan." He slid across the picture that looked like it was out of a police line up. A young woman, no older than twenty one, Japanese, brown hair parting on the side to show a data-jack and 5'5.

Vickers let out a whistle. The Yaks huh? That's no joke. Must want this chick bad then. Better-than-life chips were a hot drug that every criminal syndicate wanted a piece of, but the Yakuza have the tightest grip on that vice here in Seattle. He glanced down at Tatiana who took the photo and studied it, furrowing her brow as she clearly had the same though process as her Trollish comrade.

"That sounds like a tall order."

"Thankfully, providence has provided for both my employer and your group." Mr. Kim took out another folded piece of paper and slid it across, and address on it. "The Yellow Lotus have recently tried and failed to take the den as part of their expansion into Seattle. The Triad's failure has left the Yakuza at this den weakened and scrambling. This provides you with a fleeting window for your extraction."

He clasped his gloved hands together. "A full payment of 50,000 Nuyen upon the girls return. -Alive- and unharmed. Any failure of those last two conditions will result in no payment of any kind."

VIckers grinned as he could see the the rest of the group mirror his reaction. The skepticism giving way to a big pay day for what sounded like a straight forward job. Silence followed, only broken by the Elf tapping her foot as she studied the photo. "Name of the target?"

"She will answer to the name, Masumi."

Vickers tucked his thumbs under his felt. "She a chip-head?"

Mr. Kim bristled slightly as he ground his jaw before answering. "She has been known to partake in the drug. If she is indulging when you find her she may be confused or erratic as a result. Subduing her may be required."

Wiz, it means I can't pack anything too heavy for the den itself. The Trolled grumbled to himself but nodded as Tatiana gave that wry smile she always had ready and chambered to go.

"Offer accepted Mr. Kim. Where's the drop off once we have the target?"

Kim took out a PDA and offered to the group. "This is a modified communicator. Send a single affirmative message and I shall return with the address. Attempting to tamper with the device shall be known and considered a breach of our agreement, and thus termination." He adjusted his glasses as he glanced at Vickers and Longstreet. "Do I make myself clear?"

The Troll frowned as he overlooked that implied dig and simply nodded.

"Crystal." Tatiana stood up and and adjusted her duster. "Will get you the package Mr. Kim. Please have our money ready and waiting for us."

The Johnson stood up as well, adjusted his jacket and nodded. "Best of luck to you all." He left the Union with long measured strides as the group all crowded around the picture as Street Samurai looked to Vickers.

"Fire up the truck, Vick." She grinned. "A nice easy payday for the new crew."

The old adage of 'No such thing as a Milk Run' came unbidden to the Troll's mind but kept it to himself, lest he jinx the group and the run. He looked to the twins, the pair looking focused but unsure of themselves, as if this was all together new ground for them.

For their sake, and ours. Lets hope it is...

---

The End of Part 1

(Hopefully I can get part 2 done in a reasonable amount of time! As always feedback is welcome)

[grayrazor]

Trying to keep the vibes going after finishing Ergo Proxy by starting Wolf’s Rain.

Got five episodes in so far. It’s an interesting blend, cyberpunk/dieselpunk, mad max, and werewolves. Almost a bit Shadowrun, or Vampire Hunter D.

Like Ergo Proxy, Hellsing, Devil May Cry, etc it seems to have gotten a different Western release theme song.

[thessalian]

Thess vs Types of Jank

And again, because obviously, more demos:

Havendock: This is one of the more annoying colony sims I’ve played in awhile. The premise is simple enough - stranded on an island, no idea how you got there, have to build a home and other survivors can turn up as settlers, and I got to the point of hey, a settler, and they have a house and we’re getting organised! Annnnnnnnd ... lightning. Just kind of hit everything. Nope. None of that, thank you. I have enough colony sims and they’re less frustrating than this.

Heistgeist: This is ... what I have heard termed ‘slavjank’. Basically take Cyberpunk 2077, give it more of a Shadowrun colour palette, add a literal dollop of Slav, and make it a deckbuilder. The story seems interesting, fuck ‘em right in the ear for ending the demo on a cliffhanger ... it stays on the list.

Cryptmaster: Honestly, I’m glad this one’s coming out in 2024, because there’s some shit to work out here. It’s mechanically interesting but really vague on how its mechanics work and is very content to let you flail. Basically it’s a typing / vocabulary game, where you use words (typed or voice apparently work, though I have to wonder how voice recognition would work on this thing) to do various things, to the point of having to guess what abilities the members of your party should have so that you can actually unlock them for use. I’m generally pretty good at both typing and vocabulary games, but this one ... right at the moment, the demo is made of jank. For one thing, it crashed twice before it would finally load; for another, there’s no real explanation of, for example, how hit points work. Basically you’re a four-man party, and it took me awhile to realise that the reason some of them were losing letters on their names was because that’s what measured their hit points, and reasoned out that the “loot the enemy” mechanic was meant to give your party members the letters of their name - and thus their hit points - back again. But it’ll lurk on my wish list for awhile longer, and maybe I’ll check the demo again in a few months when maybe they’ve ironed some of this shit out.

So a fair bit of jank (derogatory) with a smattering of jank (affectionate). I guess I can live with that. They can’t all be winners, though I kind of wish I’d ended today’s demo poking on a higher note. But it’s late and I did a lot more than I meant to today - I went out for some supplies despite the rain, and I whipped up a new batch of refrigerator dill pickles, so that’s enough of anything demo-ish, particularly since it’s 3am. The rest can wait until tomorrow, at least the bits of tomorrow where I’m not running D&D.

[jillianallen14]

A Random Playlist Generated From My Liked Songs on Spotify

1. Climax by Djo

2. Broken Promise by New Order

3. A Million Thing by The Lucy Show

4. Shadowrun by Plastique Noir

5. Sail by Mareux

6. Too Many Colours by Red Lorry Yellow Lorry

7. When the Lights Go Out by Naked Eyes

8. Acid Rain by Lorn

9. Feels like Heaven by Ariel Pink

10. Heart and Soul by Joy Division

11. Late Night Store (Acoustic) by Husky

12. Life on the Nickel by Foster the People

13. Nathan’s Phase by The Chameleons

14. Half Poison, Half God by The Underground Youth

15. Space Cadets by Spirit Mother

16. The Operation by Charlotte Gainsbourg

17. Honeymooning by Holy Motors

18. Messages by A Flock of Seagulls

19. Sweet Dreams by BORNS

20. Smoke and Mirrors by The Magnetic Fields

[birdielionheart]

Well now that you've met them all, heres a group photo.

Rain is being held against her will even though she could leave if she really wanted

[libraryogre]

Many years ago, I wrote a piece of serialized Shadowrun fiction about a gang member Hiroshi "Hank" Reynolds. His gang fled San Francisco after getting on the wrong side of organized crime, and wound up in Seattle. Not long after it started, the PBP ended.

But I was bored, so I'd write occassional short fiction about him, and post it on the PBP message board, then on my MySpace. Just episodes in his rise and fall working for the Yakuza after the Black Cranes disintegrated.

And now it is gone, like tears in the rain.

Pour one out for all the stories you'll never find again, that you barely remember in totality, but that left an impression on you that you'll never forget.

The short stories from standardized tests that you only had a few minutes to read, but those minutes will last a lifetime.

The books on the library display shelf you used to occupy time until your mom could come pick you up from school.

The graphic novel you picked up when you were first getting into comics and could never find again.

The single lines or themes from stories you otherwise don't remember, save for the one thing that you saw and internalized as a new part of your personality.

Let's pour one out for the books that built us, even if we never could find them again, and couldn't of we wanted to.

[kittydesade]

Free Book: She Wolf and Cub

I've been sitting on this a while because Life Happened and things got a bit hectic but if you're in the mood for a novella featuring a main character who could easily be played by Charlize Theron (think Mad Max or Atomic Blonde) I have one for you!

It's called She Wolf and Cub, it's by the inimitable, indomitable Lilith SaintCrow, it's an excellent read for people who like Shadowrun, people who like Blade, people who like cybernetic protagonists fighting the system in a city where it always rains and the sun is never out. (Not that they stay in the city, but in that corner of the map there there be spoilers.) And of course because it's a She Wolf and Cub story, she has a... we'll say, a mentee.

US Kindle types only, I'm afraid, I am of limited ability and knowledge.

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

She Wolf and Cub (free copy)

A couple other free books available on the master post.

[cyberpunkonline]

Cyberpunk Careers Unraveled: Charting Your Path in the Neon Realm

Listen up, neon nightwalkers! The future isn't just digital rain and holographic adverts. It's a chaotic blend of byte and blade. If you think mastering the digital dance is enough, you're in for a shock. Here's a deep dive into the iconic roles of the cyber realm, and—plot twist—how they're not as fictional as they seem.

Jobs in the Cyberpunk Landscape: Console Cowboy (aka Hacker):

As seen in: "The Matrix", "Neuromancer" Description: Within the matrix's dizzying expanse, Console Cowboys ride the data streams. They're not just about breaking codes; they create and reshape digital realities. Whether you're battling AI agents or plunging into corporate servers, it’s a dance of dexterity and danger. Skills: Advanced coding, cybernetic interfacing, digital counterintelligence. Combat Specialist:

As seen in: "Ghost in the Shell", "Altered Carbon" Description: These aren’t your average brutes. Combat Specialists combine martial prowess with tech enhancements. Be it thermoptic camouflage or neurally-linked firearms, they are a synthesis of flesh and tech, primed for any skirmish. Skills: Martial arts, tactical combat, weapon proficiency, quick reflexes. Replicant Retirer (aka Blade Runner):

As seen in: "Blade Runner" Description: A grim role blending detective work with the task of 'retiring' renegade replicants. Their job isn't just chase and capture; it’s a psychological game, differentiating human from humanoid. Skills: Investigation, marksmanship, empathy testing, android tech familiarity. Street Samurai:

As seen in: "Shadowrun" Description: Revering ancient traditions while embracing cyber enhancements, Street Samurais tread the fine line between honor and efficiency. Their code binds them, but their tech defines them. Skills: Swordsmanship, cybernetic combat enhancements, honor codes. Cynical Journalist:

As seen in: "Transmetropolitan" Description: In a world overflowing with misinformation, Cynical Journalists are the antidote. Braving corrupt megacorps and perilous streets, they're on a relentless quest for the unvarnished truth. Skills: Investigative research, resilience, tech-savvy reporting, media tools mastery. Modern Equivalents: A Glimpse of Today's Roles: For the Console Cowboy: Today’s ethical hackers and cybersecurity experts are the guardians of our digital frontier. They probe systems, shore up defenses, and ensure the nefarious netrunners are kept at bay.

For the Combat Specialist: Modern martial arts instructors, stunt coordinators, and even private security personnel embody this spirit. They’re trained to react, defend, and when necessary, go on the offensive.

For the Replicant Retirer: Look no further than forensic investigators or criminal profilers. These experts dissect evidence, track down leads, and ensure justice in a world filled with ambiguities.

For the VR and AR Enthusiasts: The realm of AR and VR development is expanding. Developers and architects shape immersive worlds, blurring the lines between tangible and digital.

For the Fearless Journalist: Today's investigative journalists mirror their cyberpunk counterparts. They dive into the dark recesses of society, shining a light on hidden truths.

For the Augmentation Junkies: Bioengineers and prosthetics designers are crafting the future. From bionic limbs to neural enhancements, they’re making sci-fi a reality.

Neon Nights & Silvered Days… Whether you're a chrome junkie or a data diva, the streets of tomorrow are echoing today. The neon-soaked horizon of our dreams is morphing into our reality. So, gear up, futurepreneurs; destiny's waiting, and she's decked out in LEDs.

Cyber out,

- Raz

[luchadorbard]

Tag game: Find a word!

Thank you @fortunatetragedy for the tag game!

My words are: mouth, pace, pit, cell

I've got the Shadowrun obsession bug as of late, so I'll be using a fan fiction I've thrown together for this tag game. Here are some experts from my WIP. Give and Take.

Mouth

Vickers flicked the lighter with his thumb, trying to coax a flame to light, the Seattle rain denying him his Cuban. He checked the metal case he kept them in. Only two left. He sighed as he pocketed it, eventually a spark took hold; allowing him to finally take a deep inhale of his prize. He'd have to arrange to get more, which meant either paying smugglers a king's ransom in Nuyen or doing jobs out in Florida. He gritted his teeth, his Trollish tusks allowing him to hold the cigar in his mouth as he groaned. Flights to Miami are a pain in the ass this time of year. Such plans would have to wait for now. Right now he and his team needed a new decker after that last job. He took another long drag on his cigar and exhaled.

Cell

The team all looked to each other as the red and blue lights flashed in the dark outside of the complex. Helicopters flying low with a fully outfitted sniper team. The sound of megaphoned sergeant barking orders to the terrified chip-heads on the lower floors. A full red carpet from the Division of Special Tactics? We really kicked the hornets nest. Lone Star came in force, with some serious fire power. Vickers glanced at the rest of the team, Tat and Longstreet already taking up positions on the door they came into to. Iron Crow looked out the window and then back to Vickers. "Shouldn't we try to find a way to escape without a fire fight? They seem to have the advantage." It was one of those questions that seemed a logical thing to ask if one was new on the job. Unclear as to how this was going to play out. Guess the twins really are newbies in the Shadows, just my luck. He glanced back at her and readied his sidearm. "We ain't doing this quietly, and trust me when I say this. A blaze of glory is sure as drek better than winding up in a Lone Star cell, let me tell ya." Gun fire rang out below them, followed by the screams of the chipheads as they bolted in every direction. "TacDiv isn't here to take prisoners either." Tatiana drew her sword.

Pace

Tatiana paced around the underground floors of the Seamstress Union. The fast pace steps being her 'thinking' fidgeting and not her 'panicked' fidgeting. "So...we have the package, but can't deliver it. Lone Star is willing to frag entire blocks to get it and our contact is late." She turned to the rest of the crew. "I'm open to ideas on how the hell we navigate this drek-show." Vickers looked down at his metal case with the last of his cigars and fought the impulse to light it up. His fingers twitched as he ran a hand over his brown hair. "Finding out who just set us up couldn't hurt."

That's all for now. I hope to post the full part one of this fic soon. Consider this an open tag game for anyone else to keep going!

Words are: Crew, Quick, Draw, Home