#1Augment
A cybernetic enhancement installed to improve physical or mental capability.
Reference File
Cyberpunk Glossary
A compact glossary of genre terms used across film, games, and cyberpunk culture.
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#2Arcology
A massive self-contained city-structure where corporations often control daily life.
#3Analog Ghost
Legacy hardware or offline systems that survive outside connected networks.
#4Afterimage
The residual visual trail left by neon signs, holo-ads, and overloaded optics.
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#5Chrome
Slang for cybernetic body modifications and high-end synthetic implants.
#6Corpo
A corporate actor or culture aligned with megacorporate interests and power.
#7Cyberdeck
A portable computing rig used for deep network operations and intrusions.
#8City Glow
The permanent light haze formed by dense neon, screens, and elevated traffic.
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#9Data Broker
An intermediary that buys, enriches, and sells behavioral or identity data.
#10Dead Drop
A secure one-way location or endpoint for transfer without direct contact.
#11Deep Net
Restricted network layers not indexed by public systems or search platforms.
#12Drift Zone
A district where law, infrastructure, and grid coverage are unstable.
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#13Neon Noir
A visual mood blending hard contrast, rain, reflection, and saturated light.
#14Netrunner
An operator skilled in navigating and manipulating complex digital systems.
#15Node Lock
A security condition where an endpoint is isolated until trusted release.
#16Null Signal
An intentional communication blackout to evade tracking and monitoring.
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#17Sprawl
An endless urban expansion where districts blur into corporate territory.
#18Streetware
Unofficial hardware mods assembled outside licensed supply chains.
#19Synthskin
Engineered artificial skin used on prosthetics and humanoid constructs.
#20Signal Trace
A forensic path used to attribute network activity to an origin point.
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