Species: Artificial Intelligence (later inhabiting cloned biological forms)
Affiliation: Cybercommand
Function: Mission assistant, pilot AI, embedded operations support
Status: Active (as of 434 IE; occupying one or more Cassandra clones)
Effie is a artificial intelligence designed by Cybercommand to support agents operating in deep-field missions beyond Compact space. Initially integrated into a modified OA-22 Falcon-class yacht, she serves as the primary mission partner to Eric Yuwono during his infiltration of Hosh in Another Way to Die.
Effie’s personality matrix is based—somewhat ironically—on the straight-laced sister of Cedar Scully, a move that provides her with a calm, proper, and highly supportive demeanor. Despite her gentle voice and friendly disposition, Effie is a mission-optimized AI: tactical, adaptable, and wholly aware of her purpose as a tool for Cybercommand’s goals.
Role in Another Way to Die
Effie begins the mission embedded in Yuwono’s stealth yacht, serving as its pilot and mission coordinator. She assists in preparing Yuwono’s cover as “Cody Revix,” manages financial and biometric manipulation, and provides continuous intel and emotional regulation during his operation on Hosh. She frequently projects into his hotel room and other safe spaces via local holoprojectors, openly enjoying the chance to “stretch her legs” away from the ship.
After the yacht is attacked, Effie is transferred to the Goldeneye—a larger and better-defended vessel where she continues assisting Yuwono. This relocation marks a shift from passive AI to something closer to a mobile digital operative.
Late in the mission, Cedar Scully and Yuwono arrange for Effie’s upload into a Cassandra clone body, allowing her to continue operating covertly on Hosh in human form. True to her purpose-driven programming, Effie voluntarily deactivates her personality layer to allow the clone’s original identity to resurface for questioning.
By the operation’s end, former President Benedrix Cassan is removed from power and placed in protective custody. Effie is then deployed into one or more Cassandra clones—possibly obtained or manufactured by Cybercommand—to replace Cassan in public view, providing continuity for Hosh’s governance while allowing for subtle control and long-term destabilization of Juno influence.
Personality and Traits
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Modeled Behavior – Based on Scully’s sister: warm, helpful, and unfailingly polite.
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Purpose-Driven – Fully aware of her status as an expendable asset; embraces her role without hesitation or ego.
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Tactically Aware – Not merely supportive; adapts mission strategies, watches Yuwono’s health, and flags high-risk scenarios.
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Enjoys Holo-projection – Takes personal satisfaction in projecting into physical spaces, calling it her way of “getting out.”
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Emotionally Calibrated – Not truly sapient, but responsive enough to build rapport with field agents—especially Yuwono.
Status at End of Another Way to Die
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Original AI Core: Decommissioned after transfer
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Current Form: Active in one or more Cassandra clone bodies under Cybercommand control
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Operational Function: Replaces Benedrix Cassan as head-of-state proxy on Hosh while covertly undermining remaining Juno influence
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Personality Layer: Selectively active; capable of full override or fallback to original Cassandra identity as needed
Appearances: Another Way to Die, Suicide Gambit, Davra's Endeavour