What's a Runner Handle?
In the gritty, neon-drenched world of Shadowrun, a runner handle is a professional alias—a vital piece of personal branding that separates you from the unwashed masses and provides a layer of anonymity from the omnipresent megacorps. It hints at your skills, your style, or your reputation on the streets and the Matrix.
How to Choose Your Alias
When selecting the best handle for your character, consider:
- Does the name reflect your core profession (e.g., Decker, Mage, Street Samurai)?
- Does it convey the right level of menace or mystery?
- Is it memorable and easy to transmit over encrypted comms?
- Does it reference technology (e.g., Grid Falcon) or nature (e.g., Iron Fox)?
- Will it look good on a credstick?
Runner Handle FAQs
Here are answers to common questions about generating names for Shadowrun:
Are these handles specific to a certain edition?
The handles draw inspiration from the entire Shadowrun universe and are suitable for any edition, including the classic setting and the latest versions.
Can I use this for other cyberpunk settings?
Absolutely. The names are heavily inspired by cyberpunk tropes and work perfectly for any sci-fi or dystopian setting, not just Shadowrun.
How can I make the handle more unique?
Try combining two generated handles, or adding a version number like Raven v2 to the end of your favorite.
How many can I generate?
Unlimited—click “Generate” repeatedly and copy or save your top picks.
What are good Runner Handles (Shadowrun)?
There's thousands of random Runner Handles (Shadowrun) in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Arc Breaker
- Packet Tracer
- Zero Cipher
- Grid Falcon
- Dragon v3
- Ghost Drifter
- Iron Fox
- Remote Lynx
- Copper Shark
- Raven v2
About the creator
All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. During the day I work on tech solutions. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more!
