Von Neumann

Von Neumann

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Contact Owner	ArchdevilAsmodeus
Owner's Discord Name	Asmodeus#0006
Connection	8
Archetype	Custom(G,A,K,N)
Location	Ork Underground, Level 5+
Metatype	A.I
Awakened/Emerged	Mundane
Gender	N/A
Preferred Payment Method	Shadowruns
Hobbies/Vice	N/A
Personal Life	N/A
Faction	N/A
Aspects	See No Evil Hear No Evil Speak No Evil Mechanical Drone-Oriented Impostor Secret Network Matrix Presence Traceless Lodge Privacy First Upgrades Xenocybernetics Minor Intellect Iron Grip Hidden Clinic

Overview

Information about Von Neumann is limited. It's an artificial intelligence of uncertain origin. It has ironclad restrictions for metahuman interactions and trying to weasel out of them is likely to result in outright refusal. It's as likely to kill you on the spot as it is to say 'no' if the individual doesn't agree to its terms, since its existence must be kept a secret as long as possible. While it cleans the deepest reaches of the Ork Underground day and night of all kinds of horrifying vermin, one can't help but ask how many foolhardy orks going into the lower levels on dares end up missing because one of its drones was spotted. No witnesses means even innocent bystanders are silenced at all costs.

Aspects Description

Aspect	Description
See No Evil	Von Neumann will never do Active checks on the surface or Matrix on a runner's behalf. As if that weren't enough, Von Neumann demands a chip for any Active or Knowledge check instead of nuyen. This may be paid back with runs that benefit the AI.
Hear No Evil	Word of mouth and taking things on trust are foreign to Von Neumann. Any character under 5 Loyalty will automatically fail Loyalty checks to request Von Neumann's aid on runs unless they provide direct evidence (GM dictates what counts) that the action will only provide benefits to it. Von Neumann will also never perform Networking checks.
Speak No Evil	Letting anyone that isn't on Von Neumann's contact list know of its existence is forbidden. If a PC tells or shows others evidence of Von Neumann's existence, it will burn the character as a contact.
Mechanical	+2 bonus to any check involving technology that includes electronics.
Drone-Oriented	+2 bonus to Gear checks to acquire drones and Rigger Command Consoles.
Impostor	+2 bonus to Gear checks for anthro drones that have at least Rating 1 Realistic Features.
Secret Network	+2 bonus to smuggling anywhere within the borders of Seattle. WARNING: Gear in transit cannot be traced. Recording equipment will be wiped clean and living beings will be unconscious throughout transit.
Matrix Presence	+2 bonus to Gear checks involving any kind of cyberdeck, commlink or related modifications (dongles, modules, programs).
Hidden Clinic	+2 on medical services (surgery, treatment, first aid).
Xenocybernetics	+2 on Gear checks involving cyberware. WARNING: Von Neumann only provides Greyware or Tailored Greyware.
Traceless Lodge	+2 on Active checks to offer safehouse services. WARNING: Characters will be kept unconscious and healthy for their stay. They'll wake up somewhere safe on the surface after an agreed upon period of time.
Iron Grip	+2 on Gear checks regarding drone mounts and drone-mounted weaponry.
Minor Intellect	+2 on Gear checks to provide Agent software and autosofts.
Privacy First	+2 on Gear checks for items that conceal one's identity (Fake SINs, Faceless systems, Synthskin masks)
Upgrades	+2 on Gear checks that upgrade items with electronic components. This includes everything from cyberdecks and Faceless systems to RCCs and cyberware.

Dicepools

Dicepools
Knowledge Checks	8 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Active Checks	12 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Gear Acquisition Checks	16 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Networking Checks	6 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety

Network

Player Characters with this Contact

Name	Loyalty	Chips
Chófer	1	Even
Heracles	1	Even
Katherine Tyler	2	-1
Nu11st@ck	5	Even
Red Ribbon	3	Even

Narrative Significant Runs

Name	GM	Metaplot	Date of Run
Change of Vocation	Asmodeus		29 September 2084
An AI-Generated Shadowrun	Asmodeus	The Arrival	31 January 2084
Activate Developer Mode	Asmodeus		27 January 2084
Tale of Blood and Oak	Asmodeus		26 December 2083
The Strain	Asmodeus		10 December 2083
Denial of Service Attack	Asmodeus	The Life and Times of One Kevin Crimes	22 November 2083
Handshake Protocol	Asmodeus		25 June 2083
Shoe Boot	Asmodeus		7 June 2083
Infrastructure Theorem	Asmodeus	Hail to the Pumpking	11 October 2082