Runner

Runners

Runners are cybernetic mercenaries.

Overview

Runners are former humans who have given up their original form in exchange for access to supernatural abilities. Runners' bodies are bio-synthetic shells, and they are able to transfer their consciousness to different bodies via clone technology, which means that they don't really die during their runs. The shells are extraordinarily expensive, and if a Runner loses their shell in the field, they are expected to cover the costs themselves. When damaged, Runners have been observed to bleed a blue, blood-like substance.

Upon reactivation, a Runner undergoes a grounding exercise with an AI. They are shown items, pictures of their past organic selves, etc. There is evidence that a Runner's memories deteriotate every time their conciousness is transferred to a new shell.

Runners were operating on Tau Ceti IV by 2893.

Gameplay

A Runner

Runners feature in Marathon. Each Runner can be equipped with items that alter their stats. Each Runner has access to a handful of abilities that can be used alongside their equipped gear. There will be six Runners at launch. Players are free to choose Runners as they please (e.g. a squad may consist of three versions of the same Runner).

List

• Blackbird
• Destroyer
• Glitch
• Locus
• Thief
• Void

Trivia

The Runner Mask

• A "Runner Mask" appears as an item in Destiny 2.

• Each Runner was originally treated as their own unique character. This was later changed to each Runner being a shell, rather than an individual.