BLACKBIRD

Recon

Tactical Strategist

Run. See the pattern. Run. Become the pattern. Run. Die. Repeat. Run. Deliver the signal. Run. The pattern repeats.

Overview

Model
Blackbird
Role
Tactical Strategist
Tech
Threat Detection
Occupation
Freelance Runner
Origin
Classified

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Best-in-class for info gathering
  • Keeps stealthed enemies and rats in check
  • One of the best choices for teamplay

Weaknesses

  • Needs to know how to convert info into value
  • Lacks raw combat ability
  • Doesn't have mobility options

Abilities & Traits

Echo Pulse
Prime Ability

Activate your shell's advanced detection systems, releasing a series of sonar pulses that reveal the location of nearby hostiles.

Tracker Drone
Tactical Ability

Deploy a mechanized microbot that tracks down nearby hostiles and explodes, overheating any targets caught in the blast.

Interrogation
Trait 1

When pinged by a hostile Runner, you automatically receive a warning in your shell's HUD. Performing a finisher on a Runner pings their crew.

Stalker Protocol
Trait 2

After breaking a combatant's shields, they leave behind a lingering holographic trail for a short time.

Stats

Movement

Heat Capacity20
Agility15
Loot Speed10
Fall Resistance5

Combat

Melee Damage5
Finisher Siphon25

Recovery

Prime Recovery5
Tactical Recovery10
Self-Repair Speed5
Revive Speed10

Systems

Hardware10
Firewall15
Ping Duration25

Compatible Cores

Hot Pursuit

Your Tracker Drone travels faster and further before automatically detonating.

On the Trail

The trail left by your Stalker Protocol lasts much longer. Defeating hostiles affected by your Stalker Protocol reduces your generated heat.

Cluster Payload

Tracker Drone detonations create shrapnel submunitions that explode on impact, dealing additional damage.

Intuition

Interrogation now triggers upon downing a hostile runner.

Early Warning System

You receive an alert on your HUD when a hostile Runner is nearby.