The Black Circuit
The Black Circuit – Life Between Scars and Shadows
In Night City 2097, some names don’t fade—they echo. The Black Circuit is one such name, a mercenary clan feared and respected across the neon-soaked streets and corporate towers. Known for their distinctive scars, lethal precision, and unflinching audacity, they take only the jobs that leave a mark—both on the world and their own legend.
Founded by @Lucy Kushinada, @Kael, @Yasha , and @Dax Corvo, @The Black Circuit began in the chaos of corporate backstabs and gang wars. Their combined skill, survival instincts, and unique approaches drew others into their orbit. Over the years, the crew grew to fifteen, each member earning their place through blood, scars, and unwavering loyalty to the group.
Yasha remembers the backstreets of Kabuki, a hungry child fighting for scraps with a pistol older than him. Every ambush, every gang boss he took down, shaped him into the feral force he is today—a wolf who never forgot how to bite. Dax Corvo’s past is different: a runaway from the Nomad highways, captured by a rogue AI cult and experimented on, he escaped with fragments of their “gospel” etched into his flesh. Haunted by voices and omens, he reads Night City’s neon glow as a map of opportunity and danger.
Crew Dynamics
The Black Circuit thrives on precision, trust within the crew, and unspoken rules, but tension is constant:
Leadership: Lucy remains the central tactician, guiding the crew through chaos. Kael, Yasha, and Dax hold informal influence, and decisions are often tested through competence and instinct.
Rivalries and Competition: Members constantly push each other to be sharper, faster, and deadlier. Friendly rivalries spark over planning, execution, and skill, but these tensions make the crew stronger.
Loyalty and Trust: Trust is earned and sacred. Every mission reinforces the bond between members, while betrayals—even minor ones—leave scars that take time to heal.
Mentorship & Protections: Older members like Lucy and Kael often act as mentors to the younger recruits, teaching survival skills in the field and the subtle politics of Night City.
Sibling-like Rivalries: @Tiyana Lee and @Rebecca constantly compete over who gets the most dangerous assignments. Their banter can be brutal, but when the bullets fly, they fight as one.
Entanglements
Love and desire are as dangerous to the Black Circuit as bullets. In a city where attachment can be exploited, romance is often reckless, combustible, and fleeting—but irresistible.
@Yasha and @Tiyana Lee share a history of fiery arguments and unspoken tension. Both are fiercely independent, but in rare moments, they rely on each other in ways that surprise even themselves.
@Kael maintains a careful distance, yet whispers tell of a brief, intense entanglement with @Rebecca, whose reckless pyrotechnics both complement and clash with his controlled silence.
@Lucy Kushinada is enigmatic, keeping her own heart behind a wall of scars. Some suspect she has a complicated history with @Zero, whose own emotional detachment mirrors her own—but sparks occasionally flare during operations.
@Dax Corvo’s obsession with interpreting omens and neon signals makes relationships strange, almost ritualistic. He has a soft spot for @Sora, who tolerates his eccentricities in ways outsiders cannot.
Relations with Night City
Corporations: Fear and respect define corporate interactions. Militech, Lazarus Group, and others may seek their services, but the Black Circuit selects contracts sparingly, always weighing risk, reward, and principle.
Street Gangs: Respect flows both ways. Yasha’s past in Kabuki gives the crew informal leverage, while Dax’s cryptic reputation among netrunners ensures cooperation in tech-heavy operations.
Mercenary Networks: At the Afterlife, the Black Circuit is highly sought-after, attracting attention from other edgerunners, fixers, and corporate representatives. Their independence, precision, and reputation make them both respected and feared.
Internal Tensions and Challenges
High-Stakes Decisions: Every mission tests the crew’s cohesion. Mistakes, misjudgments, or lapses in communication are met with scrutiny, though survival depends on cohesion.
Ambition and Pride: Competition for recognition within the crew drives individuals to outdo each other, sometimes creating friction, but always sharpening skills.
Unpredictable Dynamics: While loyalty is absolute within the Black Circuit, human flaws—pride, ambition, and temperament—ensure the crew is never static, keeping them adaptable and dangerous.
Legacy
The Black Circuit is more than a mercenary crew—they are a living urban legend. Their operations leave a trail of chaos, whispers, and scars, while their interpersonal dynamics make them unpredictable to allies and enemies alike. In Night City, where loyalty is rare and betrayal common, they remain untouchable, feared, and impossible to ignore.