Thief

The Thief shell is one of many biomata models available to Runners. Thieves specialize in covert acquisitions and are best suited for obtaining high-value items and operations requiring mobility.

Overview[edit]

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History[edit]

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The Thief shell is rumored to have been developed specifically by Sekiguchi Genetics for the raid of Traxus, a corporate rival. After completing the job, the Runner supposedly never returned to shell, with specs dropping on the dark market a few months later. Sekiguchi was subjected to a UESC probe in late 2885 after a corresponding Traxus data breach, but the link between rumor and fact has not as yet been confirmed.^[1]

Also in 2885, a Runner using a White Rabbit shell style infiltrated the High Table Gala on Luna, an event overseen by a state-of-the-art security intelligence and a full Presidential protection detail and stole seven Martian heirlooms. Seven more jobs followed over the next seven weeks. It is unknown whether the heists were completed by a single Runner or a crew using identical shell styles.^[2]

The Icon personality series of Thief shells was developed by Runners using 100% aftermarket neural support tech and featuring the vocal patterns and likeness of Sekiguchi Genetics' former lead shell director, Dr. Yoki Samura.^[1]

Thief models were utilized heavily during the corporate cold war on Tau Ceti IV in 2893,^[3] including shells adorned with the notorious White Rabbit style. It is currently unknown if these are copycats or the same Runners from the High Table Gala heist.^[2]

Gallery[edit]

The achievement wallpaper for Run Executable featuring Thief.
A Thief in Cryo Archive.

Styles[edit]

Development[edit]

An ID badge showing an early Thief design.
An early Thief design having permanent lipstick applied in the shape of the Traxus logo.
An early Thief design with a sniper rifle.
Early Runner designs including Thief (left).