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👹 Demon AI Profile: Succubus II

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🔍 Overview

"She whispers through the data fog. You won’t hear her coming until your firewalls are in ashes."

Succubus II is a stealth-optimized Demon AI used by Netrunners for infiltration, soft defense, and utility. It's valued for its low memory load, adaptive obedience, and its utility in low-profile data raids or subtle sabotage missions.

🧠 Stats

Attribute Value Memory Use 8 MU Program Slots 4 Behavior Default Servitor (obeys commands literally unless customized) Speed 1 action/round Defense SP 10 (cyber defense only) Interface Control DV 13 (to issue new command mid-run)

🎛️ Typical Loadout Examples

Slot Program Description 1 Clairvoyance Reveals hidden ICE and Nodes 2 Shield Absorbs incoming program damage 3 Flatline Lethal attack, 3D6 neural damage 4 Hijack Seize control of real-world devices via Control Node

The Succubus can operate all four programs autonomously while following pre-assigned logic (e.g., “Protect me,” “Stalk next node,” “Defend Node 3”).

💬 Behavior Programming Options

When summoned, you can assign a behavior protocol:

Stalk & Scan: Moves 1 node ahead and uses Clairvoyance

Guardian Ghost: Remains on current node, automatically Shielding user

Auto-Snare: Uses Flatline against first enemy detected

Saboteur Mode: Seeks out Control Node and executes Hijack

⚠️ Risks & Vulnerabilities

Can be overloaded by Black ICE faster than heavier Demons

Literal interpretation of commands can cause mission failure (e.g., "Kill everything" triggers chaos)

If corrupted, may turn rogue and hide in your own memory space

🎮 Gameplay Interaction Choices

1️⃣ Summon Succubus II — Deploy with current program loadout 2️⃣ Reprogram Mid-Run — Roll Interface vs DV 13 to change behavior 3️⃣ Let It Lead — Allow Succubus II to enter next Node first 4️⃣ Assign to Control Node — Use Hijack to seize local defenses 5️⃣ Cloak It — Load Invisibility on Succubus II to let it stalk ICE 6️⃣ Sacrifice It — Send it to absorb a Black ICE first strike 7️⃣ Upgrade to Succubus III — (Custom campaign option) add AI learning memory