Psychojack
"You hack computers. I hack you. Then you hack the computers I want you to. I think we both know who's going to win this."
~Liz Batham, Psychojack.
Role as Criminals
Psychojacks are a new breed of hackers who target the organic brain rather than digital systems. They use advanced Neural Weaponry and nanobots to infiltrate and manipulate people's thoughts, emotions, and actions. These criminals exploit vulnerable individuals, often for financial gain, coercion, or simply to satisfy their own twisted desires. Psychojacks may work solo or in teams, taking on contracts from wealthy clients or engaging in extortion and blackmail. Their abilities make them formidable opponents, capable of orchestrating complex crimes and covering their tracks with ease.Equipment
Psychojacks employ cutting-edge technology to carry out their activities. Neural weaponry, such as Mindrippers, Screamers, so-called 'funguns,' and neurostimulators, along with Man-Machine Interface devices connected to Terminating Nanites allow them to interface directly with their victims' brains. Nanobots, tiny machines that can navigate the bloodstream and nervous system, are used to deliver payloads of neurotransmitters, hormones, or other chemicals that influence mood, cognition, and behavior. Some Psychojacks also utilize psionic amplifiers, devices that enhance their own mental abilities, allowing them to project thoughts, read minds, or even control the actions of others. This arsenal of tools makes them highly effective at manipulating and controlling their targets. Overwriting victims with Ghost Mind Emulations bent to their will is also a favorite technique.Stigmas and Perceptions
Psychojacks are reviled and feared by the general public, who view them as monstrous violators of the organic mind. Their profession is seen as a gross perversion of technology and a threat to individual autonomy. Law enforcement agencies and governments have dedicated task forces to hunting down and prosecuting Psychojacks, who are often subjected to harsh sentences and social ostracism. Even within the criminal underworld, Psychojacks are often shunned and distrusted, viewed as unpredictable and dangerous. Despite these stigmas, Psychojacks continue to operate in the shadows, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with neural technology and exploiting the vulnerabilities of the organic brain.
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