It's big and it's bland full of tension and fear

"Fashion - Turn to the left

Fashion – Turn to the right

Fashion

We are the goon squad and we're coming to town

Beep-Beep - Beep-Beep"

-David Bowie “Fashion” from the album Scary Monsters 1980

Mirrorshades, neon mohawks, bespoke ballistic fiber suits and avant-garde facial reconstruction…

In the world of Hackers and Handguns  you are judged not so much by what you do, but how you look while you doing it. Sometimes what you’re wearing means more than what you’re packing.

Fashion is rated on six tiers; cost is paid every six sessions. (Note that the cost of implants is not included, but accessorizing the implant is.) If costs are not paid, go down a tier.

1. Derelict

These people are either so impoverished they have no other choice, or intentionally flaunt the importance of appearance.

Appearance: Genuinely homeless, probably smelly

Cost: 0

Reaction Roll Modifier: -3

2. Basic

These people just don’t get it. Perhaps they look the way they do because they are required to wear a uniform by their occupation; or they are just oblivious to the power of fashion and dress for “comfort”.

Appearance: Corporate-Industrial uniforms, obvious unadorned armor, muted jumpsuits or worn leisure wear.

Cost: 25

Reaction Roll Modifier: -1

3. Ready- To-Wear

Following trends from last seasons and buying off the shelf fashions, or adopting the outré style of a subculture after it has become mainstream.

Appearance: Store bought business casual or corporately coopted outré fashions.

Cost: 100

Reaction Roll modifier: 0

4. Stylish

Keeping up with the latest designs and trends from musicians, holo-vid stars, and fashion houses. Some articles may be tailored, some store bought, but all are the latest in mainstream design.

Appearance: Tailor made or store bought but well-fitting attire that follows the latest fashions, accessorized cybernetic implants, trendy plastic surgery.

Cost: 1000

Reaction Roll Modifier: +1

5. Haute-Couture

You are the Goon Squad. The design houses drape you in their latest creations; you probably don’t wear something more than once unless you are making a statement. You define what fashion is.

Appearance: Unique clothing made for you by the best designers in the world. The best plastic surgery and most cutting edge implants.

Cost: 10000

Reaction Roll Modifier: +3

6. Outré

Members of various sub cultures who genuinely adopt the attitudes and clothing of the group. It’s a blurred line where a sub culture is “legit” and where it is full of “posers”.  Outre fashions often influence haute couture, and usually end up as Ready to Wear once the trends become popular.

Appearance: Varies wildly between sub cultures

Cost: Also varies, typically between 100-1000 but sometimes outré includes found or scavenged articles.

Reaction Roll Modifier: +1 within the group, 0 for tolerant groups, -1 for the masses, -3 for opposed groups.