Reminiscence - Nightmare: Adam Smasher
Mourning Aix
Story & Voice
Lore beats, character story moments, and voice lines to learn more about Lucy.
Character Story
1Silhouettes Of the Past
As a child, Lucy's worldview was built upon Arasaka's core pillar: obedience—often mistaken for loyalty. And she was not the only one taught to believe in it. A group of children took part in the program, either taken from their parents or scooped from the street. To serve the most powerful corporation on the planet—that was the dream Arasaka planted in their heads. Within that facility, they were forced to deep-dive the Old Net, running suicide gigs on repeat. None of them knew the perfect future they'd been promised was just a chimera. An elaborate fantasy spun by Arasaka handlers to serve the company's own ends. By the time Lucy figured out the truth, it was already too late.
The will to survive drove them to claw their way out of the prison they had long mistaken for home. They ran as fast as they could, bullets tearing through the air all around them. Gunfire and screams exploded in Lucy's ears, one after another. But she would survive. She squeezed her eyes shut, blocked everything out, and just kept running. The exit. She just had to reach the exit.
She woke up in some scrapyard with no memory of how she got there, and no idea if anyone else had made it out alive. She'd escaped the chase, for now, but the fear Arasaka had carved into her wasn't going anywhere. She knew they'd be hunting her. Could feel it under her skin. After that, she never stayed in one place for too long. Always moving. Always hiding.
2Dreams & the City of Dreams
"Maybe on the Moon, I'll finally be free?"
Cynics laughed at the idea, certain there was no corner safe from corporate dominance. To go there would be pointless; a propaganda-fuelled pipe dream. But these were the opinions of people who had never been to the Moon. So what did they know? Lucy would go there. See for herself. Someday.
Night City seemed like a good place to hide for a while. A concrete jungle. When she first arrived, she feared Arasaka's reach was too prominent, but soon she learned to haunt the corners of the city where corporations turned a blind eye. She realized that crime and violence were the true governors here. And with her skill set and caution, she was natural merc material. An edgerunner already long in the making. Her new home wasn't completely safe for her, but for the first time in years, she felt like she could survive.
Erasing every trace of her past became her new identity. To stay alive without blowing her cover, the former netrunner prodigy lived by a simple code: Stay low. Ask nothing. Tell less. Avoid Arasaka. That was her disguise. A small principle, but it was hers. Life only truly changed when Kiwi came looking for a preem netrunner to fill a slot in Maine's crew. She brought Lucy into the fold and gave her the most useful advice she'd ever get:
"Remember. Never trust a soul in Night City."
3When the Sandevistan Hits
She couldn't deny that David piqued her interest. An Arasaka Academy dropout with the reckless ambition to become an edgerunner. Wielding extremely demanding—extremely dangerous—military-grade cyberware as if it were a toy. But he was a good kid, sincere, pure at heart. Someone she felt she could possibly trust. But Lucy had spent so long keeping the world at arm's length that she didn't know how to reach out.
After David joined Maine's crew, Lucy grumbled about being saddled with babysitting duty. But despite her protests, she took him under her wing. Became his first teacher on the streets of Night City. She showed him the ropes of a merc's day-to-day, assuming he wouldn't be cut out for the life. But as she watched the boy come into his own, the knot in her chest finally started to loosen.
Her certainty about him came the day he saved her life.
A routine night turned into a bloodbath. When Pilar fell, the crew shattered into a blur of instinct and rage. Hot-headed members like Rebecca threw themselves at the killer, while Lucy took cover to strike with caution. In the chaos, David froze. Unable to move, to fight, or even save himself. But through the mayhem, he was the only one to notice Lucy being cornered. That was all the motivation he needed. In an instant, he lunged into the fray, guns blazing. To save her.
Bang.
Smoke. Silence. A turning point for both of them.
After that, Lucy led him to the rooftop—the place where she'd always gone to look at the Moon. For the first time, she didn't go alone. She brought a boy who had nothing, who promised her everything.
He told her he'd take her there. To the Moon. Someday, somehow. A promise that burned brighter and felt more real than any neon in the city below.
So how could she not love him?
4My Moon My Man
Maine and Dorio fell on a job gone sideways. David picked up the weight. Took over the crew. Maine's legacy. The life of an edgerunner. Rebecca switched to stronger cyber-arms and swore she'd never lose anyone else. Everyone moved forward.
Everyone, except Lucy.
She stepped back. Pulled away from the crew and secretly worked to protect David from the shadows, making sure Arasaka couldn't trace him. She told no one. Especially not him. She knew David would try to stop her, or worse, follow her into the fire. That was his nature. He was obsessed with protecting her. But for once, Lucy was determined to be the one holding the shield.
She was careful, but as it turned out, not careful enough. She'd underestimated Arasaka. Their fixer, Faraday, saw the opening. Found the crack in the armor. And in it, he discovered a way to exploit the love between two edgerunners to secure his ticket up the corpo ladder.
Having snatched Lucy, Faraday forced David into a desperate rescue mission as the boy teetered on the edge of cyberpsychosis. David didn't give up, not even with MaxTac hot on his heels. Rebecca and Falco—the remains of a loyal crew—threw themselves into the line of fire just to keep him moving.
The cyberskeleton did its job. David got Lucy out... only to fall into a trap set by Arasaka. A trap with Adam Smasher waiting inside.
David held Lucy close and jumped towards the Moon, which hung cold and white above the chaos. In that moment, her kiss pulled him back from the edge. Just long enough. Just enough for a final goodbye.
5So, Get Away
There was only one place she considered her destination. A too-obvious choice. A promise, never fulfilled. Did she go there to honor it, to make a dream come true, or to hide away for good? Lucy found herself on the Moon with no answers.
The real experience was different than the one from the braindance, and yet, the place had felt somehow familiar. For a moment, she could've sworn she saw David out of the corner of her eye. That was when the grief finally broke through. The Moon was still the same, but the boy who'd been beside her in the braindance wasn't there anymore.
Yet, maybe the story wasn't over.
"There… is a method. To let you stay."
On the day she left the Somnoire, Lucy stopped at the threshold of the gateway and turned to Rover. Took one last look at the silent Moon beyond.
"That's not what they would've wanted, is it?"
Voice Lines
Thoughts: I
Don't really understand the peeps here. One friendly convo makes someone a choom? One fight, and you trust 'em to watch your back? Can't imagine any of you survivin' a day in Night City.
Thoughts: II
...Askin' about my cyberware? Guess you're not sportin' a scanner. Sorry, but I ain't interested in talking about me or my specs... Rather change the subject.
Thoughts: III
I fell into the edgerunner life by chance, but got the gist of crew dynamics pretty quick. Us havin' two netrunners proved a real advantage. When things got messy, I could hand off hacking duties and flank the enemy with my monowire... Adaptive and effective.
Thoughts: IV
Ahem... So yeah, should apologize for tryin' to hack you. If it's any comfort, I got zilch. My scans couldn't read your biodata—your identity's a total black box. Piqued my curiosity, sure, but I decided against digging. Who you are now... is someone I trust.
Thoughts: V
You ever been to the Moon? I have, but it cost me a lot... Still remember exactly how I felt when I first arrived. Even though David couldn't take me, I knew we were there together.
Lucy's Hobby
I used to slip outside city limits on still nights to go see the stars. The peace, the silence... I could let my worries melt away, y'know? From the desert, Night City looks like a neon prison, a cage of light. And everyone's trapped inside... myself included.
Lucy's Trouble
Sleep doesn't come easily. I close my eyes, and he's there... the cyborg boogeyman. My memory of that day follows me everywhere, even to the Moon. But after what happened here, think I feel strong enough now to face it. So... thank you.
Favorite Food
Do energy drinks count? A deep dive into the Net saps you fast, in body and mind. Glug down one of those, it's a fast and efficient refuel. Got in the habit of crackin' one open after every ice bath.
Disliked Food
Hm, can't say there's anything I won't eat. 'Ganic foods in Night City are crazy overpriced, so by comparison this place has it beat in both taste and cost. No complaints here.
Ideals
Used to dream of going to the Moon. Escape there, I thought, and I could leave everything behind. That dream came true... just not in any way I would've ever wanted.
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Chat: I
"The David Martinez"—it's a cocktail found at a bar in Night City called The Afterlife. Vodka, ice and a splash of NiCola. It's funny... David never liked fizzy drinks... For most, that drink honors a merc legend. For me... a man my heart will never forget.
Chat: II
Night City's a cage, yes... But as I fled my past, it kept me hidden, kept me safe. And just when I started gettin' comfortable, it was all ripped away... Right back to square one.
About Rebecca
She always saw me as a choom, as part of the crew. But in all our time together, I never once opened up to her. It wasn't until she was gone that I realized... just how much I left unsaid.
About Mornye
"Tragedy did not extinguish her ideals. She works tirelessly to reach the stars with her own two hands." I mean, sh*t, you can feel the weight of these records just by reading them. If I hadn't met 'er myself, I'd call it a fairy tale. No one holds onto hope that tight... I respect her for it.
About Lynae
When my Resonance Ability awakened, I hacked Lynae. Not on purpose, but I did see the memories she'd locked away. Hard to reconcile the weight of her past with that big, bright smile. Can't say we're all that different, her and I. I'm just glad she's finally free.
About Lucilla
We've never crossed paths, but her rep's solid. Hear she did a lot of heavy lifting with the Somnoire situation. The approachable Madam President, former editor for the Pioneer Association... Official file reads like a press release though. Bet the real story's a helluva lot more interesting. Wouldn't mind a face-to-face, see the woman behind the curtain.
About Sigrika
Sigrika is an interesting girl. Has a way of puttin' people at ease. But what gets me are the runes she uses. What are they? They seem to follow a unique operational logic... some kind of unparsed assembly language? What's the transmission method...?
Birthday Wishes
When I hacked into the Second Coming of Solaris's database, I found a sealed file with your birth date. Sooo... surprise, happy birthday. Rebecca's been on my case for weeks 'bout a party. Whenever you're ready, I'll take you there.
Idle: I
Hm? Buried payload. Someone left a present.
Idle: II
Hmm... Right up my alley.
Idle: III
Yeah, could use a little unwind.
Idle: IV
Well, well... Don't think I've ever seen a score that high.
Idle: V
Not bad. It's good to shake off the rust.
Idle: VI
Pff... That was server lag. Doesn't count.
Idle: VII
All right, a tune-up should do the trick for now.
Self-Introduction
Lucy. When I was takin' gigs as an edgerunner, my specialty was netrunning. If this is just biz, that's all you need to know.
Greeting
I know... the dream had to end.
Join Team: I
Eyes on the prize.
Join Team: II
Another contract?
Join Team: III
I don't work for free.
Ascension: I
Not like any upgrade I've ever had, hardware or soft. It's like... my whole system's hummin'.
Ascension: II
Cyberware benchmarks keep climbin'... What kinda architecture's driving this?
Ascension: III
'Preciate the assist... I'm startin' to get used to this.
Ascension: IV
Startin' to understand what's behind these upgrades. Your world sure has its perks.
Ascension: V
Not in the biz of owin' favors, so consider my arsenal of tech wizardry at your disposal. In other words... I got your back.
Basic Attack: I
You like that?
Basic Attack: II
Share with your friends.
Basic Attack: III
Here, enjoy.
Basic Attack: IV
This might hurt.
Basic Attack: V
Just gettin' started.
Basic Attack: VI
Can't let up.
Basic Attack: VII
Scrub.
Basic Attack: VIII
Overwrite.
Basic Attack: IX
Reboot.
Heavy Attack: I
Got you now.
Heavy Attack: II
Stop squirmin'.
Heavy Attack: III
We're not done yet.
Heavy Attack: IV
You're in the way.
Heavy Attack: V
Just give up.
Heavy Attack: VI
Feel the pain?
Heavy Attack: VII
Feelin' glitchy?
Heavy Attack: VIII
Too slow.
Heavy Attack: IX
Left yourself open.
Heavy Attack: X
Data wipe!
Heavy Attack: XI
Backdoor's open!
Heavy Attack: XII
System purge!
Resonance Skill: I
Hold still.
Resonance Skill: II
Tryna run?
Resonance Skill: III
Cool it.
Resonance Skill: IV
Heh, not bad.
Resonance Skill: V
Let's play.
Resonance Skill: VI
Tch, outdated model.
Resonance Skill: VII
Yoink.
Resonance Skill: VIII
Budget-grade tech.
Resonance Skill: IX
Mine now.
Resonance Skill: X
Firewall's paper-thin.
Resonance Skill: XI
Optics override.
Resonance Skill: XII
You seein' things?
Resonance Skill: XIII
No challenge.
Resonance Skill: XIV
Haven't caught on yet?
Resonance Skill: XV
Almost feel bad.
Resonance Liberation: I
Run. I'll erase you at the finish line.
Resonance Liberation: II
Time to crack some ICE.
Resonance Liberation: III
You're under new management.
Resonance Liberation: IV
Nowhere to go!
Resonance Liberation: V
Deletin' your ass!
Resonance Liberation: VI
Neural overload!
Intro Skill: I
My turn.
Intro Skill: II
Systems synced.
Hit: I
Puttin' up a fight...
Hit: II
Bastard.
Injured: I
You're sourin' my mood...
Injured: II
Tch, miscalculated.
Injured: III
Dammit...
Fallen: I
This... can't happen...
Fallen: II
See you all soon...
Fallen: III
It's so quiet...
Echo Summon
Tag, you're in.
Echo Transform
This makes no sense.
Enemies Near
Ugh... What a drag.
Glider
Try not to splatter...
Sensor
Like hacking on easy mode.
Dash
Pick up the pace.
Supply Chest: I
What is all this stuff?
Supply Chest: II
You want it, it's yours.
Supply Chest: III
Not your normal eddies...