Syfer/Lore

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## Official Description

YOUR COMPUTER... MY ACCESS.

1. Syfer takes the initiative to check the security systems of major companies for free (via hacking in).
2. When noticing that any software and systems have not been upgraded, Syfer will be compulsive and help them along.
3. Win.

Amber is kind-hearted, but aloof and indifferent if you don't know her well. Even when she broke the law, she had to remind (hack into) the company's mainframe that it was time to fix their security holes. Under the guidance of mentors and friends, Amber's illegal activities have drastically decreased.

## Mastery Emails

###  Trainee

To: Amber (Syfer)
  Hi, Amber. Thank you for accompanying me to Isle City.
  I must give the place credit. It's far more mysterious than I'd envisioned, not just in terms of sheer population, but popular events, e.g. the "Capsuler Cup". My analytical mind keeps turning back to this idea that there must be something potentially darker behind it all... May I suggest joining me in one of the matches? I know it'll be illuminating for both of us! I understand that you are classed as a Trainee at the moment, but I have absolutely no doubt as to your prodigious talent.
  But please remember (I'm sure I don't need to remind you) the importance of keeping a low profile—not just in terms of everyday life, but any competitions in which we may have to participate in. Our objectives must remain secret to all but ourselves. I wonder whether it would be possible for you to cover up our true intentions to the extent of taking it easier during these competitions? One cannot overestimate the importance of relative anonymity.
From: Sunil

###  Mercenary

To: Sunil
  Thanks for the suggestions, Sunil. I can't say I'll do it, but thank you all the same.
  I quickly found myself in the ranks of Mercenary shortly after that major Capsuler Cup match. Whatever thoughts I might have had about sabotaging my abilities quickly vanished in the face of their incompetence. So, I'm sorry. I still ended up winning by a mile. And why shouldn't I? "Failure" is not a word in my dictionary. I refuse to lose against such amateurs.
  But there is something else I'm interested in attending—more than the Capsuler Cup. The "Super Hackathon" tournament coming up! Am I interested? You bet. Heard it's going to be attended by some of the world's best. I can't wait! And you can bet your last chip that I'm going to win... Without anyone's help!
From: Amber (Syfer)

###  Hunter

To: Amber (Syfer)
  Hello my dear Amber, my would-be aspirer to greatness! A message from your "non-admirer".
  I heard you recently obtained the Hunter title in Isle City. You must think you're pretty special. Success in one domain must translate into success in another, no? Is that why you enrolled in the Hackathon? Wake up! Or would you rather find out this world is far larger than you imagined the hard way? I admit that you are rather competitive, and I can see you've grown over the years to an extent—surpassing the average person in technical ability. But note the word "average". Defeating you, for one of my ilk, would be no harder than swatting a fly. Or have you forgotten how badly I destroyed you in the last tournament? Even if everyone is telling you to follow your dreams, I say: reject them. Teaching the younger generation respect for their elders is, I think, one of my responsibilities. Just please don't go crying to the referee when you get smacked around. Hah!
  Anyway, let me just finish this message by emphasizing you don't need to know who I am, only that my abilities far exceed yours, and that you have no hope of challenging me.
From: ???

###  Hotshot

To: Amber (Syfer)
  Hi, Amber. It's Arc. It's been a while.
  So I hear that you're getting involved in not just the Capsuler Cup but also that big "Hackathon"? Hmm... I just got your name off the Hotshot list. Re: the Hackathon, I wanted to let you know something a little disturbing I've noticed. Your performance has been outstanding so far, (you're at 98%, right?) but something isn't stacking up. I don't know what their game is but the organizers must be up to something. Notice how as soon as anyone gets close to the title, they end up withdrawing for some reason? Weird, huh? I almost get the feeling the whole thing is being staged. Whatever they have planned, watch your back!
  Don't get pressured. You know, I've often seen MK.R pace outside your door at night? Of course, no one is saying "don't win," but you know the physical body is also prone to bugs when overworked in a way not too dissimilar to computer code.
  Let's go for a race when you get the time. It might be enjoyable, and I'd hate to have my favorite opponent knocked out before it even starts!
From: Aaron (Arc)

###  Eradicator

To: Amber (Syfer)
  Activating communications interface... Activation failed.
  Warning! Warning! Core MK.R system module intrusion detected! Activating maximum...
  Is it done? Compromised? Good. Hello, Amber. You simply don't know when to quit, do you? I thought I'd already been extremely kind by advising you to withdraw from the hackathon. You didn't listen. In fact, you're well ahead on the leaderboard! And now look at what I've been forced to do. Well, what can I say except "actions have consequences". I had to hack your dear friend here, sorry about that. I'm not losing!
  Might I suggest a change of focus? How about the Capsuler Cup? Rather more suited to your skillset, I feel. After all, you've already turned into an Eradicator! Comfort zones are comforting for a reason, amigo. Stay in your lane!
  Now to the business at hand: this Type R Android is your friend, correct? And it was you that recently ran a complete system upgrade, correct? So wonderful to see young people dive into things of which they possess no knowledge. That fancy firewall was meant to protect MK.R from hacking? Hahahaha. Nothing but paper mache against my tank. So, you see, I've taken your dear friend hostage. And now I am free to do with him as I will. I have been known to carelessly destroy machines in my possession, so if you're smart, leave the competition immediately and delete all your code! Or you may just walk past the trash one day and find your friend inside. But it won't be your friend anymore, merely a collection of constituent parts that could not even be sold for scraps...
From: MK.R (Evil/Hacked)

###  Enforcer

To: Amber (Syfer)
  Amber... That's my girl! I wanted to write something encouraging after seeing how you've grown and how your range of abilities has expanded. I'm so proud of you!
  Congratulations on earning the Enforcer title. As I predicted... True talent always reveals itself sooner or later. About that major issue we had toward the end of the hacking tournament, I felt quite sorry for MK.R as I had assumed (incorrectly as it turned out) that you would never allow blackmail to force your hand in any matter. I thought you would persist with the competition regardless of MK.R's fate. Your masterful use of the newly-developed EMP Shock to blast away the hacker's defensive firewall was pure genius. He talked big, but at the end of the day, you managed to turn his technical apparatus into scrap. And saved your friend in the process, of course.
  It intrigues me that you deleted your code after rescuing MK.R. Yet from all accounts you were very close to prevailing in the competition. I'm surprised, Amber. If anything positive can be taken from this tragic event, it's nice to see how much you value your friendship with MK.R. Although I suppose you must take this hacker's threats seriously to some extent. I encourage you to take solace in the fact you sacrificed your standing in the competition on the altar of a greater purpose.
  It's been a difficult time, Amber! One that perhaps calls for a vacation or at least substantial rest. I think that we can afford to pause our investigative efforts for a brief period. Let's turn our thoughts to merrier topics—such as the Capsuler Cup and its many excitements! And don't forget Arc—his desire to challenge you is palpably obvious. And also MK.R, now restored to its former self, has been so eager to thank you it expressed a desire to treat you to the very finest engine oil it can acquire. I still can't quite tell if it was joking. Hard to say, heh.
From: Sunil