Starting Characters[edit | edit source]
When beginning a new game, the player selects which characters to join the initial squad. Six slots must be filled, one of which is a Cyber Knight and another which is the Face. Most of the other slots have multiple options.
| Class | Default Name | Backstory |
|---|---|---|
| Agent EX | Sören | Ex-McKellen Nano Researcher |
| Cyber Knight | random | Wasteland Coyte |
| Cyber Knight | random | Betrayed Detective |
| Cyber Knight | random | Ex-Space Station Tech |
| Cyber Knight | random | Dockyard Smuggler |
| Cybersword | Zasha | Ex-UKF with Banned Neuro |
| Face | "Blur" | Ex-Los Zagales Entertainer |
| Hacker | Dade | Digital Thief Ex-Con |
| Scourge | August | Ex-Undercover Cop |
| Sniper | Liat | Free Streets Compact Deserter |
| Soldier | Aaron | Ex-MilSec Washout |
| Soldier | Aitana | Ex-Blue Ox Paramil |
| Vanguard | Emille | Ex-Matsumoto |
Recruits[edit | edit source]
The squad can be expanded by recruiting new mercs to the team. Recruits can come from three sources:
- Events on the Timeline--a merc introduces a former colleague.
- Underworld Hub--the player can try to find a merc of a particular class.
- Reward for certain missions--the team helps someone who then wants to join.
Currently, all recruits are hand-crafted with unique backstories and traits based on those stories.
| Class | Backstory | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cybersword | Ex-UltraTek Weapons Dev | Underworld Hub |
| Hacker | Undiscovered Digital Prodigy | Mission -- Sibling Breakout |
| Hacker | Framed UNA Hacking Specialist | aftermath of Hearbreak Rush |
| Scourge | Unknown Bio-Weapon | Mission -- Eleventh Hour |
| Soldier | Ex-Los Z Hammer | Merc Introduction |
| Soldier | Ex-Jupiter Bodyguard | Underworld Hub |
| Vanguard | Street Smart Climber | Underworld Hub |
| Vanguard | Ex-Los Z Recon | Merc Introduction |