Raqio

> Listen, [player]. Don't do anything stupid and get in my way. If need be, I will absolutely throw you under the bus. So you'd do best to just keep quiet and let me do my thing, OK?
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A non-binary-identifying crew member with a sharp tongue and a penchant for flair. This highly logical thinker often manages to expose the Gnosia the moment enough data has been gathered.

## Appearance

Raqio has greyish-blue hair which is of medium length in the back and shorter in the front. They wear a hat covered in feathers which resembles a peacock, and large headphones with many long wires connected to an item which is on their back. They are usually seen wearing intricate makeup, mainly around the eyes. They have bright turquoise eyes, typically lined with curled eyeliner and surrounded by purple, green, and blue eyeshadow. They usually wear a blue, flowy, asymmetrical dress with very long, dark blue sleeves.

When not wearing their usual makeup and outfit, they look drastically different, and it takes SQ and the protagonist a few seconds to recognize Raqio when they see them showering. When visiting Raqio in their room, they sometimes wear a grey t-shirt and no makeup.

They are notably shorter than many of the other characters, appearing taller than only Shigemichi, Kukrushka, and Otome (in her mobility device).

## Personality

Raqio is a very logical thinker, believing intelligence to be the most important above all else. They often quiz the protagonist, as to assess their intelligence. They have a flighty and playful side as well, often throwing in a trick question here or there. As Gnosia, they frequently claim false roles. Their charm stat is very low, often leading to them being voted for cold sleep even when there is no reason to.

While they can often be rude or snobby, acting as though they are above everyone else, they can occasionally show a surprising amount of kindness to others. When Remnan states that he feels unsafe around SQ, they help to get her voted off to protect him. They even give up their Silver Key to the protagonist in order for them to save Setsu, without even being asked.

## Playstyle

**Max Abilities:**

* Charisma 16.5
* Intuition 0.5
* Logic 49.5
* Charm 7.5
* Performance 35.5
* Stealth 20.5

Raqio's abilities are astonishingly minmaxed, having the highest Logic stat in the game at the cost of nearly everything else. Only their Performance stat manages to also be good: everything else is below average at best. They've picked good stats to invest in when it comes to tearing people down and making their points seem valid - Logic targets Trust while Performance targets Amicability - but they have nothing going for them to keep everyone from hating them for it.

Due to their winning personality and a statline that emphasizes it, Raqio is a common target for cold sleep. Surviving beyond Day 1 is tough for them, as they'll typically get votes for merely existing. Even if they do survive the debate, their low Stealth makes them a common target for the Gnosia as well. This is handy if they're your enemy, but if you're on the same side or merely *suspect* you are then they're worth trying to keep around. On later days when fewer suspects are around Raqio can truly shine, ready to throw around Definite Human and Definite Enemy. If you play carefully, they might even be helpful when they're human and you're Gnosia; their Intuition is all but nonexistent, meaning that they won't notice your lies as you buddy up to them.

When Raqio is an enemy role, they're all but guaranteed to fake claim a role. If you ever end up in a loop where Raqio doesn't claim a role you can probably assume they're human. Their high Performance ability means they can lie quite effectively, too, so they play these roles quite well. However, they're held back by the rest of their stats, no less likely to end up in cold sleep be they friend or foe. As Gnosia they do stand a better shot at succeeding, however, as their Gnosia allies will often back them up. Raqio having people flock to their aid should be a red flag; if you notice this happen, get them into cold sleep quickly before their allies cement them as an authority. Be careful, though; Raqio gets access to Retaliate, meaning that attacking them directly is likely to damage your own reputation.

While Raqio benefits greatly from having collaborators, don't expect much of a thanks. In fact, Raqio won't hesitate to turn on you the moment you become an inconvenience, particularly if you're both Gnosia. Raqio is well-known for throwing their fellow Gnosia under the bus to boost their own credibility and will make this clear the very first loop you get to play as Gnosia in, so when playing for Team Gnos it's best to just try and follow their lead.

Overall, their low popularity and poor Stealth means you likely won't see much of Raqio. When they do manage to survive beyond Day 2, however, be careful not to underestimate them: if they can make it to the lategame then their true potential will unlock.

## Trivia

* Raqio's name comes from racio, the Esperanto word for reason.
* Raqio is associated with the Western zodiac sign Sagittarius.
* An event called "The Great Detective Raqio" was planned in which the player would have to solve a murder mystery and vote for the culprit rather than the Gnosia, but this didn't make it into the final game.
* Raqio was voted the 2nd most popular character at the 2022 Dengeki Indie Game Awards.
* Raqio's headphones originally served as a hearing aid, but they currently just use them to enhance or tune out specific voices and sounds.
* Raqio doesn't exercise because they believe they already have the ideal proportions.

## References

1. ↑ https://gnosia-game.com/
2. ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Gnosia\_/comments/stkzz2/gnosia\_character\_stats\_dump/
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/286621-gnosia/79335155
4. ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/stats/1608290/achievements
5. ↑ https://dengekionline.com/articles/137888/
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://www.tumblr.com/callofender/722691403261591552/new-gnosia-lore-revealed-in-a-radio-show