Detroit Taxi 17 (Character)

"There are some dark days ahead of us. I wanna make sure Cyberlife Reunited is there to make those days a little bit brighter."
Detroit Taxi 17 is a central character in the Cyberlife Car series, and later on becomes the protagonist of the franchise. She is Cyberlife Car's niece, and takes on the role of being Cyberlife Reunited's leader after his death.
== Appearances ==
* Cyberlife Bus III: A Cyberlife Revolution (First appearance)
* Cyberlife Car I: The Abduction
* Cyberlife Car II: Operation Snowfall
* Cyberlife Car III: Passed On
* Records from Detroit: the Blue Surge
== Backstory ==
Detroit Taxi 17 was born sometime in October of the year 2035. Her father, Cyberlife Taxi 4, and mother Detroit Taxi 10 both loved her deeply, taking care of her to the best they could. However, before DT 17 could get to make any proper memories with her mother, she died at the hands of a cold blooded criminal, due to an illegal deal that Cyberlife Car had been forced into. Her death drove Cyberlife Taxi 4 into a depressive state, which caused him to be emotionally absent for DT 17. The tragedy also caused a rift between him and DT 17's uncle, Cyberlife Car. 
Being unable to cope with the loss of his wife, Cyberlife Taxi 4 often drowned himself in work. He spent more time at his accounting firm than he did being home and taking care of DT 17. Since he struggled being a father for her, he often had to ask his brother to babysit her, despite the rift in their relationship. This lead to DT 17 forming a closer attachment to CC as she got older, she admired his heroism and how he was always there to take care of her. This was a major contrast to her feelings about her dad, whom she felt frustrated and detached from, due to his lack of attention and love in her childhood. 
Detroit Taxi 17 lived her teenage years under the belief that her mother had died in a car accident, as that's what her father had told her in an attempt to protect her from the truth and the traumatic memories. Not knowing the reality behind her mom's passing, it was difficult for DT 17 to understand why Cyberlife Taxi 4 was constantly rude to Cyberlife Car. This lead to her being even more frustrated with her dad, and siding more with her uncle. 
== Personality ==
Detroit Taxi 17 is decisive, resilient and honorable, always ready to make quick split second decisions to help those around her. She has a deep respect for her friends and family, and always makes sure to honor the legacy that Cyberlife United has built up. However, her deep respect for Cyberlife Bus' group has also resulted in her feeling a lot of pressure to live up to them. This feeling of pressure is heightened when later on she becomes the leader for Cyberlife Reunited. 
She also has the maturity to listen to opposing views. This can be seen when she advocates for making peace with Prometheus, rather than going to war with them. This maturity also played a part in Detroit Taxi 17's decision to not execute Cade, even though he murdered her uncle. She'd rather do things the right way than take the easy way out.
== Relationships ==
=== Cyberlife Car ===
"Even if someone was pointing a gun at me, even if my life was in danger, as long as Cyberlife Car was there... I felt safe. Because I knew he'd look after me, he always found a way to make sure I'd be okay. He was my safety net." - Detroit Taxi 17 reminiscing about Cyberlife Car during his funeral.
Cyberlife Car was Detroit Taxi 17's uncle, she formed a very close relationship with him during her childhood. Due to her father's emotional absence, she slowly began to consider CC as more of a father figure than her actual dad. Cyberlife Car often spent time watching cartoons with her and giving her the attention she lacked from CT 4. Detroit Taxi 17 was in awe of Cyberlife Car's heroism. She'd heard of his days as a well known boxer, and often read about him on the news as Cyberlife United's brawler. The brave hero who protected the weak also happened to be her uncle, and that made her feel extremely proud. Whenever they spent time with each other, she'd beg CC to tell stories of how he fought against crime. These stories made DT 17 wish to be a hero like her uncle later on in her life. 
After Cyberlife United dispersed and many of his close friends passed away, Cyberlife Car fell into a cycle of alcoholism and other self destructive behaviors. While CC was suffering from depression, Detroit Taxi 17 was the only person to visit him. She gave purpose to his life, and was the only reason he kept going. Later on, another criminal known as Clark C attempted to use her as blackmail against CC, knowing that she was the only thing he had left. The duo worked together to defeat him with the help of their other new friends, and during these encounters Detroit Taxi 17 actually saved Cyberlife Car's life, proving her capabilities as a fighter. 
Along with their new friends, Cyberlife Car formed a new crimefighting group known as Cyberlife Reunited. He was reluctant to let Detroit Taxi 17 join, since he didn't want her to be placed into any dangerous situations. Despite this, she managed to convince him and they continued working together as family. She moved in with him to the Cyberlife Reunited base, which was located in the Stratford Tower in Detroit. 
Eventually they faced a new criminal group known as Prometheus, and during their first encounter with the group, Cyberlife Car went missing. Some presumed him to be dead, but Detroit Taxi 17 still lived in the faith that he was alive. She was proven to be correct, when she had a heartfelt reunion with him, where they shared a silent hug together. The two of them had differing opinions about what they should do regarding Prometheus, Detroit Taxi 17 believing they should attempt to have peace, where as Cyberlife Car thought it wouldn't work. Despite this, they remained close with each other, and Cyberlife Car comforted her about her father's passing. 
During their last conversation together, Cyberlife Car entrusted the role of being Cyberlife Reunited's leader onto Detroit Taxi 17. She was fearful, yet excited by the possibility at the same time. They embraced each other for the last time, and expressed their love. Soon after this, Cyberlife Car was fatally shot by one of their former allies from the Chicago Falcons, Cade. Losing her uncle mentally broke Detroit Taxi 17, as she felt the world crumbling around her. She nearly executed Cade as vengeance for what he did, but gained the strength to not do it, in order to honor Cyberlife Car. She knew he wouldn't want her to make the same mistakes he made in the past, and would rather she stray away from the path of violence. Detroit Taxi 17 had Cade arrested, guaranteeing he'd spend the rest of his life in prison.
During his funeral, Detroit Taxi 17 gave a heartfelt speech reminiscing about her uncle. 
=== Cyberlife Taxi 4 ===
"Cyberlife Car was more of a father to me than you ever were." - Detroit Taxi 17 arguing with Cyberlife Taxi 4.
Cyberlife Taxi 4 was Detroit Taxi 17's father. Although he deeply loved her, he failed to be emotionally available for her, and to give her the attention and validation she needed as a child. He never truly got over his wife's death, which resulted in him revolving his whole life around his career, as a coping mechanism. This distant relationship combined with CT 4's crude treatment of Cyberlife Car resulted in Detroit Taxi 17 resenting her dad.
In a flashback in Cyberlife Car III, it's revealed that Cyberlife Taxi 4 had attempted to mend their relationship by spending time with her and going out hunting together. His attempts were unsuccesful however, as their relationship was too fragile. Later on, Detroit Taxi 17 moved together with her uncle at the Cyberlife Reunited base, which worsened their already shaky relationship. CT 4 disapproved of his daughter joining a crimefighting group, as he didn't want to see her in any danger. DT 17 argued that she was old enough to make her own decisions.
As months passed, Detroit Taxi 17 began to regret her poor relationship with her dad. She contacted him and they made an attempt to kindle a bond. During these conversations, DT 17 found out the truth about her mother's passing, that she had been murdered instead of dying in an accident. DT 17 realized that CT 4 had kept the truth from her in order to protect her from the trauma, and also figured that it explained his poor treatment of CC. With a better understanding of her dad's emotions, she was ready to start getting to know him better. 
However their newly found bond didn't have time to last, as Prometheus soldiers sent by Cyberlife Bus 101 shot Cyberlife Taxi 4 to death. Detroit Taxi 17 was traumatized by his death, and hellbent on making sure the people responsible get what's coming to them. 
=== RoTech Bus ===
"Obviously, you dumbass. I fucking love you, like platonically." - Detroit Taxi 17 assuring RoTech Bus they're still friends.
RoTech Bus is Detroit Taxi 17's best friend. They met for the first time after DT 17 had been abducted by Clark C, when RoTech Bus aided in searching for her. After this, RB became a part of Cyberlife Reunited. They're shown to watch anime together and scroll through fan posts made about Cyberlife Reunited, along with Cyberlife Fire Truck. RB and DT 17 tend to jokingly mock each other, but they mean it well. RB was also the one to come up with the nickname of calling her "Bullseye", which was due to her precise sharpshooting. Detroit Taxi 17 was impressed with RoTech Bus' technical skills, when he managed to create tracking devices which later proved to be vital in stopping CB 101. 
RoTech Bus comforted Detroit Taxi 17 after Cyberlife Taxi 4's death. However, their friendship got shaken up when RoTech Bus found out that Cyberlife Helicopter 11 had murdered his sister. Detroit Taxi 17 defended CH 11 and stopped RB from killing him, which RB felt to be a betrayal. Despite these feelings, RB still deeply cared for her. This could be seen when they got captured at the Prometheus base, and he yelled after the guards who took her away. 
Once they had escaped from the Prometheus base, RoTech Bus apologized to Detroit Taxi 17 and asked if they're still friends. He felt responsible, since his actions lead to them getting captured and hurt. DT 17 forgave him, and stated she platonically loves him. He shared the same feelings, as the pair hugged each other. 
Detroit Taxi 17 felt deeply concerned for RoTech Bus when he got infected with a deadly virus. Despite his condition, RB managed to save Detroit Taxi 17 and the others when they were cornered by Prometheus, granting DT 17 even more respect towards her friend. After this, the virus cure got sent out just in time, curing RB of his illness. 
Along with DT 17, RB went searching for CC after he got shot by Cade, and was there to comfort her when they found his deceased body. After the funeral held for CC, he offered to be Detroit Taxi 17's new right hand man within Cyberlife Reunited.
=== Cyberlife Helicopter 11 ===
"I just wish there was some other way, it feels like our time was cut short. I thought we'd have more time together." - Detroit Taxi 17, saying goodbye to Cyberlife Helicopter 11 before he sacrifices himself.
Cyberlife Helicopter 11 is another close friend of Detroit Taxi 17's. He saved her life after Cyberlife Reunited had been captured by Operation Snowfall, and DT 17 has felt like she's owed him ever since. She often visited him in prison after he got arrested, more so than any other CR member. She also went to check on the slum that he had been living in for his sake. Seeing the potential in his good deeds, DT 17 was eager to suggest granting CH 11 membership within Cyberlife Reunited. 
Detroit Taxi 17 put her friendship with RB at risk for CH 11, so she could protect his life and prevent RB from killing him. While captured at the Prometheus base, CH 11 seemed protective over DT 17. Their friendship continued later on, as DT 17 went to find CH 11 while the others were spending time around a campfire. She listened in awe, as he sang a song for her. 
Cyberlife Helicopter 11 ended up being the key to saving the city, as he sacrificed himself by taking the bomb that Prometheus had created to the middle of Lake St. Clair. Detroit Taxi 17 shared a heartfelt goodbye with him, stating she wished they'd had more time together. She was heartbroken by his death. 
=== Cyberlife Truck 71 ===
"Anything for you." - Detroit Taxi 17 speaking with Cyberlife Truck 71 at her group home.
Detroit Taxi 17 and Cyberlife Truck 71 are shown to have a very positive relationship, despite having only a few interactions. DT 17 first heard of Cyberlife Truck 71 when the leader of Prometheus, Cyberlife Truck 50, told her about his daughter. 
DT 17 went on to save the child's life from the wheels of Cyberlife Bus 101, killing him in the process. Detroit Taxi 17 felt grave sympathy for the ill child and her condition, where as CT 71 admired the strong young woman who had come to her rescue. During the fight, CT 71 had helped out by throwing a vase at CB 101. When they talked later, DT 17 complimented the young girl for her quick thinking. As the conversation continued, the child asked DT 17 to promise her that she wouldn't kill her dad, Cyberlife Truck 50, which resulted in DT 17 leaving. 
Her interactions with Cyberlife Truck 71 gave DT 17 a new grasp of CT 50's motives, and why Prometheus was doing what they were doing. As CT 50 was dying, DT 17 promised to take care of Cyberlife Truck 71. Several weeks after Prometheus' defeat, she is shown keeping this promise by visiting Cyberlife Truck 71 at a group home and spending time with her. 
=== Cyberlife Truck 50 ===
"You won't kill me. You don't want to. You said it yourself, I remind you of your daughter. She's why you're doing this." - Detroit Taxi 17 negotiating with Cyberlife Truck 50.
Detroit Taxi 17 and Cyberlife Truck 50 have a complicated relationship. Initially, DT 17 despised CT 50 due to him threatening Detroit and being partly responsible for her dad's death along with Cyberlife Car's disappearance. They continued being hostile towards each other when DT 17 was first captured at the Prometheus base, and Cyberlife Truck 50 tortured her by placing her in a room meant for melting metals. DT 17 then tried to kill him, but her attempt was unsuccesful due to his armor. CT 50 was impressed by her resilience and quick thinking, and he quickly grew a liking to her. 
Detroit Taxi 17 wasn't as quick to let go of her grudge, but when CT 50 expressed regret over his actions and offered the option to resurrect her dad, she began seeing him in a new light. Despite this, she had to refuse his offer for the good of Detroit. Once again CT 50 was impressed by how she was sticking to her morals, and told her she reminded him of his daughter. For the rest of her time at the Prometheus base, CT 50 made sure that DT 17 was safe by keeping CB 101 away from her. 
CT 50 grew an even deeper appreciation for Detroit Taxi 17 when she saved his daughter from CB 101, stating he'll never forget it. This respect lead to CT 50 being willing to spare Detroit Taxi 17 in the battle between Cyberlife Reunited and Prometheus. He also listened to her words as she spoke as an advocate for a truce, and was slowly being convinced by her words, until RoTech Motorcycle shot him and thus initiated the fight to start.
While bleeding out, Cyberlife Truck 50 entrusted Detroit Taxi 17 with the responsibility of looking after his daughter.
=== Cyberlife Bus 101 ===
"You're weak here. You think you have power over me, just because I'm the one in a cell? You're wrong. You have no control, no power. You're fucking useless, and you know it." - Detroit Taxi 17 mocking Cyberlife Bus 101 while at the Prometheus base.
Detroit Taxi 17 despised Cyberlife Bus 101 for running Operation Snowfall, and for brutally murdering Cyberlife Recycle Truck 64 in front of her. She was deeply traumatized by her death, which lead to her also being terrified at the thought of seeing CB 101 again. Throughout his stay in prison, CB 101 had developed a strange obsession with DT 17. While she dreaded the thought of seeing him, he was excited for seeing her, as it got closer every second. Cyberlife Bus 101 ended up causing her father's death purely in order to get inside her head and to get her attention. Upon finding out what happened, Detroit Taxi 17 threatened to kill CB 101, yet he was merely amused by her threats.
When RoTech Bus unintentionally gave CB 1O1 the chance to escape from his cell, Detroit Taxi 17 was mortified. She put everything into making sure they could catch him and put him back in his cell, but she was captured along with others before they could. While in the Prometheus base, she had to suffer CB 101's torment. Here however, she managed to beat him at his own game. DT 17 got inside CB 101's head upon realizing his desperate need for control, and how he lacks it at the Prometheus base, where he's forced to follow Cyberlife Truck 50's orders.
This resulted in Cyberlife Bus 101 opting to fake his death at the Prometheus base and go kill Cyberlife Truck 50's daughter in Coldwater. But thanks to the tracking devices that RoTech Bus made, Detroit Taxi 17 was able to stop his plans. After saving the child's life, Detroit Taxi 17 brutally tortured CB 101 to death in a hospital room, by gutting him and then setting his insides on fire. She watched him burn to death, until his engine exploded.
=== RoTech Motorcycle ===
"I know you meant something to my uncle, and I'm... I'm glad he got to spend his final days with you." - Detroit Taxi 17 saying goodbye to RoTech Motorcycle.
RoTech Motorcycle and Detroit Taxi 17 have a mostly positive relationship. DT 17 is one of the few Cyberlife Reunited members who was already familiar with RM before meeting her. She knew RM, since she was a huge fan of Cyberlife United, and RM had fought against them in the Cyberlife revolution many years ago. 
Detroit Taxi 17 was extremely grateful when RoTech Motorcycle came to rescue her and her friends from the Prometheus base. Despite this, their next interaction was negative, when DT 17 pointed a gun at Cade during a scuffle, and RM ordered her to never do it again. Detroit Taxi 17 was also enraged with RoTech Motorcycle's decision to shoot Cyberlife Truck 50 while they were negotiating, believing it lead to an unnecessary battle with deaths that could've been avoided.
After Cyberlife Car got killed by Cade, RoTech Motorcycle prevented Cade from hurting DT 17 by knocking him out. RoTech Motorcycle also gave DT 17 the choice on what to do regarding Cade's life, figuring she owed her that. She seemed gravely sympathetic for DT 17's loss, and felt responsible since Cade was one of her men. Detroit Taxi 17 assured her that it wasn't her fault, and they left on good terms, wishing each other well.
=== Cade ===
"You have no idea how much I want to put a bullet in your engine. I could use the same gun you killed Cyberlife Car with. To watch as your lifeless corpse falls onto the ground, while you bleed out... the same way he bled out. But I won't." - Detroit Taxi 17, deciding to spare Cade.
Detroit Taxi 17 and Cade have an extremely negative relationship, as both of them hate each other. Their first interaction was when Cade got into a scuffle with Cyberlife Car, which lead to DT 17 coming in to help her uncle, by pointing a gun at Cade. However, the most central moment for their hate was when Cade murdered CC in an attempt to avoid being arrested. 
DT 17 was filled with sorrow and hate over her uncle's death, and nearly executed Cade as vengeance. Despite this, she decided to honor Cyberlife Car by straying away from violence. She chose to arrest Cade instead of killing him, which resulted in Cade yelling at DT 17, as death would've been the easier alternative for him. Detroit Taxi 17 told him he'd rot away in a cell, with no one coming in to visit him. By the end of CC III, Cade has been arrested.
== Killed victims ==
This list includes the victims that Detroit Taxi 17 has killed.
* Clark C (Shot in order to save Cyberlife Car's life)
* At least one unnamed Operation Snowfall affiliate
* Cyberlife Bus 101 (Gutted and burnt alive as vengeance)
* At least five unnamed Prometheus soldiers
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