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{{CharacterInfobox
{{Infobox
|YourWikiUsername=Joshybones
|title = [[has name::Chip Truth]]
|Image= [[File:Chip Truth.png|330px]] <!-- change the file to match your uploaded picture -->
|image= [[File:Chip Truth.png|330px]]
|Archetype=<center><big><big>Journalist</big></big></center>
|header1= [[Profession::<center><big>Reporter</big></center>]]
|Shortblurb1=<center><big>Samurai News</big></center>
|header2= Samurai News
|Shortblurb2=
|header3=  
|Shortblurb3=
|header4=
|OwnersRedditName=joshybones
|label5 = Contact Owner
|OwnersDiscordName=joshybones
|data5 = joshybones
|Metatype= Human
|label6 = Connection
|Metavariant=
|data6 = [[Connection::1]]
|StreetCred=0
|label8 = Public Contact?
|Notoriety=0
|data8= Yes
|PublicAwareness=0
|label9 = Archetype
|TitlesAndAwards=
|data9 = [[Archetype::Legwork]]
|CDP={{CDP
|label10 = Location
|Expenses=0
|data10= [[Location::Seattle]]
|Bonuses=0
|label11 = Metatype
|}} <!-- The above will automatically add +2 CDP for each AAR your character is tagged in. You can note expenses and any bonus CDP you gain above to adjust your current CDP total. -->
|data11 = [[Metatype::Human]]
|DateOfBirth= <!-- format as YYYY-MM-DD. Other formats may work, but use at your own risk.-->
|label12 = Sex
|DateFormatString= Y-m-d <!-- Other possibilites may work, change at your own risk -->
|data12 = [[Gender::Male]]
|FolderLink=
|label13 = Age
|Priority=EBEAB <!-- Format as capital letters representing priority selections in order of Metatype, Attribute, Magic/Resonance, Skills, and Money with no spaces as illustrated. -->
|data13=   {{Age|
 
|Day=3
<!--Delete from here if character is a techno. -->
|Month=1
|MaxIGorAscensions={{IGTracker| <!-- Leave this line alone, enter the month, day, and year of the first run below in numeric format. Set the awakened status to 0 if you are mundane, 1 for Mage/Mystic Adept and 2 for the other awakened.-->
|Year=2059
|Month=
|}}
|Day=
|label14= Preferred Payment Method
|Year=
|data14 = News Leads
|AwakenedStatus=
|label15 = Faction
|}} <!-- Delete to here if the character is a techno. -->
|data15 = Samurai News
 
|label16 = Aspects
|CharacterInfoboxData=1 <!-- Do not change this line.  Seriously.  Don't even think about it.  Just leave it be and WALK AWAY. -->
|data16 = {{GenerateAspectList}}
}}
}}


=Character Information=


{{Gamequote|''"In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act."''<br>
==Chip Truth: The Man Behind Samurai News==
''' - George Orwell'''}}


===Summary===
Charles "Chip" Takahashi grew up in the shadows of Seattle’s megacorporate sprawl, where he learned early that the truth was a rare and dangerous commodity. Inspired by his father’s mantra—"The corps might own the world, but they can’t own the truth"—Chip became a crusader for honesty in a world built on lies. After being expelled from a corporate university for hacking into the dean’s files to expose a bribery scandal, he founded Samurai News, an underground journalism network dedicated to exposing corporate malfeasance. The name “Chip Truth” became his moniker, a play on the popular slang for "a fact or honest statement," and a symbol of his mission to cut through the lies of the Sixth World.
Journalist. <br>
News. <br>
Get it.


===Goals===
Chip is an idealist at heart, driven by the belief that the truth can spark change, even in a world ruled by greed and corruption. His network, Samurai News, relies on a mix of whistleblowers, hackers, and shadowrunners to uncover secrets that corps would kill to keep buried. Chip’s preferred payment is stories—he trades in information, believing it to be the most valuable currency in the shadows. While his articles often mock corporate absurdities, his sharp wit and unflinching honesty have made him a trusted source for runners and SINless alike.
* List
* List
* List


==Background==
Despite his reputation, rumors swirl that Chip might be on a megacorp’s payroll. Some claim he’s a double agent for Horizon or EVO, while others suggest he’s being blackmailed by Aztechnology. Chip denies these accusations, but the truth is murky. While he’s never taken direct payment from a corp, he’s struck deals with sympathetic insiders to keep his network alive. Whether this makes him a hero or a hypocrite depends on who you ask, but one thing is certain: Chip walks a fine line between idealism and survival.


==Early Years==
Chip’s charisma and passion make him a compelling figure, but his idealism can blind him to the harsh realities of the shadows. He’s a rare ally in a world of double-crosses, offering runners valuable intel in exchange for their help. Whether he’s hiring them to protect a whistleblower, investigate a scandal, or clear his name from a corporate frame job, Chip’s missions always come with risks—and rewards. In the end, Chip Truth is more than a name; it’s a promise, a threat, and a question: How far will you go for the truth?


==GM Notes==


==Graduation==
==Aspects Description==
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{{AspectTable|
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==Into the Shadows==
<!-- Below is an example of a negative aspect. If you do not wish for your character to have negative aspects, you may delete it. -->
{{NegativeAspect|
|Aspect=News Hound
|Description=Chip wants to be paid in stories. If he helps you uncover a newsworthy event, he expects permission to break the story. Don't worry, he never exposes his sources. (When using Chip Truth, please reach out to joshybones on discord with any newsworthy scoops, or attribute a Shadowhaven IC News post to Chip Truth of Samurai News.)
|HasThematicsApproval=Yes
|}}
<!-- Above is an example of a negative aspect. If you do not wish for your character to have negative aspects, you may delete it. -->




<!-- Below is an example of a positive aspect. You may duplicate this as many times as necessary. You're allowed a number of positive aspects equal to you connection of the contact +1. You may also gain +1 additional positive aspect for each Negative Aspect you use.-->
{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Finger on the Pulse of Seattle
|Description=Chip knows a little about everything that happens in his sprawl. If it is happening in Seattle, Chip gains a +2 to know about it.
|}}
<!-- Above is an example of a positive aspect. You may duplicate this as many times as necessary. -->


== Narrative Significant Qualities ==
<!-- Below is an example of a positive aspect. You may duplicate this as many times as necessary. You're allowed a number of positive aspects equal to you connection of the contact +1. You may also gain +1 additional positive aspect for each Negative Aspect you use.-->
 
{{PositiveAspect|
===Positive===
|Aspect=Corporate Whistleblowers
 
|Description=Chip has cultivated a wide network of corporate contacts willing to spill the beans for a fistful of scrip. If a Corporation is involved, Chip gains a +2 to know about it.
* '''List''' - ''List'' -  
|}}
<!-- Above is an example of a positive aspect. You may duplicate this as many times as necessary. -->


===Negative===
<!-- Below is an example of a positive aspect. You may duplicate this as many times as necessary. You're allowed a number of positive aspects equal to you connection of the contact +1. You may also gain +1 additional positive aspect for each Negative Aspect you use.-->
* '''List''' - ''List'' -
{{PositiveAspect|
 
|Aspect=Hack True, Samurai
 
|Description=Chip Truth founded Samurai News on the principles of righteous hacking. If it is happening on the Matrix, Chip gains a +2 to know about it.
 
==Run History==
{{RunHistory}}
<!-- You do not need to edit this section. The above stuff will auto-generate a list of runs based on AARs. -->
 
==Affiliations==
 
===Contacts===
 
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{{ContactTable|
<!-- Do not remove the above code. It's super important. You can add new contacts below using the HasContact template you see below. To add additional contacts, simply copy/paste one of the blocks below and update it with the name, loyalty, and chips. Everything else is automatically pulled from your contacts page. This template should also add your character to the contacts page automatically after your character has had a run. -->
 
{{HasContact|
|Name=Pappy
|Loyalty=2
|Chips=Even
|}}
|}}
<!-- Above is an example of a positive aspect. You may duplicate this as many times as necessary. -->


 
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}}
}}
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===Organizations===
<!-- See: Template:GroupContactTable for the group contact template. -->


{{GroupContactTable|
==Dicepools==
{{ContactDicepools}}
<!-- You do not need to mess with this. This template should automatically generate a table with dicepools based on the Archetype and the connection. If it comes up as a broken red link, don't panic and ask @wiki for help on the discord.-->


{{GroupContact|
==Network==
|Group= Cutters
===Player Characters with this Contact===
|Position= Thug
{{ContactPlayerConnections}}
|RepBonus=0
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|RepExpense=0
|DateJoined=2074-11-03
|}}


}}
===NPC who know this contact===


===Organizations===
==Narrative Significant Runs==
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{{ContactRuns}}
{| class="wikitable"
|+Faction Reputation
!Faction!!Reputation
|-
|Halloweeners
| -1
|-
|Redmond Rejuvenation Project
| +1
|-
|Cutters
| +3
|-
|Black Chrysanthemum
| -8
|-
|}


===Allies===


===Enemies===
[[Category:Contacts]]
[[Category:Public Contacts]]


=In Character Information=
==News Stories==
 
{{#ask: [[Category:News]] [[HasReporter::{{PAGENAME}}]]
==Symbols and Signatures==
|mainlabel=-
 
|format=datatables
==Matrix Search Table==
|?=Name
{{SearchTable|
|?hasDate=Date
|LowResult=
|?HasMetaplot=Metaplot
|MidResult=
|?NewsSource=News Source
|HighResult=
|limit=500
|sort=hasDate
|order=desc
}}
}}
==Shadow Community Table==
{{SearchTable|
|LowThreshold=1
|LowResult=
|MidThreshold=3
|MidResult=
|HighThreshold=5
|HighResult=
}}
==Assensing Table==
{{AssensingTable|
|Result1=
|Result2=
|Result3=
|Result4=
|Result5=
}}
==SINs==
==Appearance==
=== Clothing ===
===Matrix Persona===
==Character Plot Hooks==
Here are characteristics of the character that GMs may take advantage of to add complications to runs, or to otherwise use when in use. If you want to use them in unrelated to runs, please ask first.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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!Aspect
!Information
!Related Run(s)
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==Media Mentions==
==ShadowGrid Profile Comments==
[[Category:Player Characters]]

Latest revision as of 23:38, 24 May 2026

Chip Truth
Reporter
Samurai News
Contact Ownerjoshybones
Connection1
Public Contact?Yes
ArchetypeLegwork
LocationSeattle
MetatypeHuman
SexMale
Age28
Preferred Payment MethodNews Leads
FactionSamurai News
AspectsNews Hound
Finger on the Pulse of Seattle
Corporate Whistleblowers
Hack True
Samurai


Chip Truth: The Man Behind Samurai News

Charles "Chip" Takahashi grew up in the shadows of Seattle’s megacorporate sprawl, where he learned early that the truth was a rare and dangerous commodity. Inspired by his father’s mantra—"The corps might own the world, but they can’t own the truth"—Chip became a crusader for honesty in a world built on lies. After being expelled from a corporate university for hacking into the dean’s files to expose a bribery scandal, he founded Samurai News, an underground journalism network dedicated to exposing corporate malfeasance. The name “Chip Truth” became his moniker, a play on the popular slang for "a fact or honest statement," and a symbol of his mission to cut through the lies of the Sixth World.

Chip is an idealist at heart, driven by the belief that the truth can spark change, even in a world ruled by greed and corruption. His network, Samurai News, relies on a mix of whistleblowers, hackers, and shadowrunners to uncover secrets that corps would kill to keep buried. Chip’s preferred payment is stories—he trades in information, believing it to be the most valuable currency in the shadows. While his articles often mock corporate absurdities, his sharp wit and unflinching honesty have made him a trusted source for runners and SINless alike.

Despite his reputation, rumors swirl that Chip might be on a megacorp’s payroll. Some claim he’s a double agent for Horizon or EVO, while others suggest he’s being blackmailed by Aztechnology. Chip denies these accusations, but the truth is murky. While he’s never taken direct payment from a corp, he’s struck deals with sympathetic insiders to keep his network alive. Whether this makes him a hero or a hypocrite depends on who you ask, but one thing is certain: Chip walks a fine line between idealism and survival.

Chip’s charisma and passion make him a compelling figure, but his idealism can blind him to the harsh realities of the shadows. He’s a rare ally in a world of double-crosses, offering runners valuable intel in exchange for their help. Whether he’s hiring them to protect a whistleblower, investigate a scandal, or clear his name from a corporate frame job, Chip’s missions always come with risks—and rewards. In the end, Chip Truth is more than a name; it’s a promise, a threat, and a question: How far will you go for the truth?

GM Notes

Aspects Description

Aspect Description
News Hound Chip wants to be paid in stories. If he helps you uncover a newsworthy event, he expects permission to break the story. Don't worry, he never exposes his sources. (When using Chip Truth, please reach out to joshybones on discord with any newsworthy scoops, or attribute a Shadowhaven IC News post to Chip Truth of Samurai News.)
Finger on the Pulse of Seattle Chip knows a little about everything that happens in his sprawl. If it is happening in Seattle, Chip gains a +2 to know about it.
Corporate Whistleblowers Chip has cultivated a wide network of corporate contacts willing to spill the beans for a fistful of scrip. If a Corporation is involved, Chip gains a +2 to know about it.
Hack True, Samurai Chip Truth founded Samurai News on the principles of righteous hacking. If it is happening on the Matrix, Chip gains a +2 to know about it.

Dicepools

Dicepools
Knowledge Checks 9 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Active Checks 5 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Gear Acquisition Checks -1 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Networking Checks 1 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety


Network

Player Characters with this Contact

NameLoyaltyChips
Heckle1Even


NPC who know this contact

Narrative Significant Runs

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News Stories

NameDateMetaplotNews Source
Ares Exec. Arrested20 February 2086Samurai News
Invae Invasion or Dangerous Drugs?30 January 2086Samurai News
Saeder Krupp Announces R&D5 January 2086Samurai News
2 Found Dead in Redmond30 December 2085Samurai News
Glitz and Glamour (continued)26 December 2085Samurai News
Glitz and Glamour25 December 2085Samurai News
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