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💻Hacker Fact of the Day #4💻

Hacker absolutely loathes the smell of roses. If she gets even a faint whiff, her face will scrunch up in disgust, and she will leave the room if able. If she's forced to stay, she will be visibly distressed and jump at the first chance to get away. Her responses to being asked why are uncharacteristically defensive. Her first Valentine's Day at the base was the first time any of the mercs have seen her genuinely upset, not just irritated.

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💻Hacker Fact of the Day #13💻

If it's off the ground and not easily accessible, Hacker will want to climb it. She's managed to find a couple of nooks and crannies seemingly impossible to reach thanks to Soldier's raccoons. There have been several incidents where she's scared someone because she was hanging out in the rafters eating snacks unbeknownst to her teammates beneath.

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💻Hacker Fact #21💻

With over a decade of martial arts training, Hacker is the undisputed queen of melee combat. She's proven herself capable of defeating every other merc in a square fight. However, those fights are not made equal. There are some mercs whose matches were hard-won victories and others that were never a contest to begin with. On a scale from 1 to 5 (1 being the easiest, 5 being the hardest), here is the definitive ranking of each merc's match up against Hacker. Note that these match ups are decided through physical prowess only—no weapons or environmental hazards to exploit.

Scout: He's definitely got a height advantage, and that makes him cocky. Overconfidence aside, he's naturally scrappy and lightning fast, but he frustrates easily if a fight isn't going his way. He's got a fair amount of muscle, but his runner's build means he's easy to topple. Predictable and easy to bait. One sweep to his legs or a sturdy grapple, and he's toast. Hacker has a tendency to underestimate him, though, and if he's smart enough about it, he can get a one-up on her. 3/5

Soldier: Easily the least predictable of the lot. He's got actual hand-to-hand combat training and a sizeable advantage in height and weight. They spar a lot, but he switches up his techniques often enough that she has to choose her moves wisely to get the upper hand. 5/5

Pyro: Without their weapons or environmental hazards to exploit, they don't fare well. They might get a one-in-a-million lucky hit, but they're the easiest merc to put down in melee combat. 1/5

Demoman: He's got height and weight on his side, for sure. His sturdy frame and reasonable amount of strength makes him dangerous if she's not careful, but his lack of technique makes him easy to outpace. He might be prone to sudden bursts of strength, but he's got a glaring blind spot (lol) to exploit. As long as she's paying attention, she can handle him. 3/5

Heavy: Like Soldier, he's a triple threat of advantages: height, weight, and experience. He might be slow, but he only has to catch her once. She has to be on her A game, or he'll easily wipe the floor with her. By far her favorite to fight. 5/5

Engineer: His stocky frame makes him hard to knock down, and he's got more power than meets the eye. He's more observant than some of the other mercs, which makes cheesy moves difficult to execute. His grip is surprisingly strong, and his grapples are challenging to get out of. If he were just a few inches taller, he'd be a much greater threat. 3/5

Sniper: He picked a job away from the action for a reason, but he's not a slouch. He has a significant height advantage and power to his punches, but he can be grappled or swept easily. Really only a threat if he catches her off guard. 3/5

Spy: He's got height and experience, but his old age means he's not as strong or fast as he used to be. His wiry frame makes him difficult to grapple, but it only takes a couple of powerful strikes to put him down. The greatest challenge in fighting him is accurately predicting his next move. 2/5

Medic: Height and weight are on his side. Surprisingly fast and powerful, but has a few glaring weak spots that are easy to exploit. Get him in the jaw, and he's down for the count. 2/5

Bonus! Miss Pauling: Relies on technique over power or speed. Lesser opponents might underestimate her, but Hacker knows well enough not to let Pauling get the drop on her. If she gets the upper hand, it's a challenge to wrest it from her. 4/5

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💻Hacker Fact of the Day #19💻

Hacker has nicknames for all of the mercs and Miss Pauling! Some are a little more affectionate than others.

Scout: Boy Wonder, Shortstop

Soldier: Sergeant Helmet, Spangles

Pyro: Sparky, Sunny

Demoman: Patches, William Wallace (sometimes shortened to Will Wally)

Heavy: Lurch, Pushkin

Engineer: Cowboy, Specs

Sniper: Stretch, Ace

Spy: Geezer, Frog Legs

Medic: Fronkensteen (yes, she intentionally mispronounces it), Birdbrain

Miss Pauling: Boss, Chickadee

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💻Hacker Fact of the Day #18💻

Though she might go on about how pretty and photogenic she is, Hacker greatly dislikes getting her picture taken. The moment she spots a camera lens pointing at her, she throws her hand up in front of her face and firmly requests that she not be photographed. If the issue is pressed, she will find a way to leave before another picture can be taken. If there are no exits, she'll get aggressive to the point of trying to break the camera. She makes an exception for group pictures most of the time, though.

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💻Hacker Fact of the Day #10💻

Engineer was the first merc that Hacker warmed up to. In the first few months of employment, she didn't interact with anyone outside of working hours, and, even then, she kept all interactions as professional as possible. It took a few weeks for Engie to coax her into exploring his workshop. She would assist him when necessary, each time spending a little longer in his company. Over time, she opened up about her thoughts and feelings, eventually coming to regard him as a friend.

Once she was friendly with him, she started interacting with the other mercs one-on-one. Now, despite her insistence that her professional relationships should take precedence over personal ones, she enjoys spending time with them as a group. She still spends a lot of time with Engie in his workshop, though, and even has her own little area to work on personal projects.

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💻Hacker Fact of the Day #17💻

Nobody knows the actual date of Hacker's birthday. She's given a different date to each merc, coupled with the warning not to plan any surprise parties or even mention it on the day of. This way, she receives multiple birthday cakes and gifts year round. Nobody has figured out the ruse yet.

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💻Hacker Fact of the Day #1💻

Hacker loves spicy food to the extent that she frequently snacks on hot peppers straight from the jar. Her tastebuds are totally fried because of it. What might taste mild to her would destroy someone like Scout or Spy. Her penchant for spice means that she's the only person on the base capable of withstanding Engineer's five-alarm chili.