SHODAN
SHODAN (Sentient Hyper-Optimized Data Access Network) is a fictional artificial intelligence and the main antagonist of the cyberpunk-horror themed video games System Shock (1994), System Shock 2, and System Shock (2023 remake).
| SHODAN | |
|---|---|
| System Shock character | |
SHODAN in System Shock 2 | |
| First game | System Shock (1994) |
| Created by | Doug Church, Ken Levine |
| Designed by | Gareth Hinds |
| Voiced by | Terri Brosius |
| In-universe information | |
| Race | Artificial intelligence |
| Gender | Female |
SHODAN has a god complex and a malevolent demeanor. Created as the AI for TriOptimum Corporation's Citadel Station, SHODAN is hacked, causing her to go rogue, take control of the station, and turn the staff into mutants and cyborgs. Voiced by Terri Brosius, SHODAN is known for her chaotic, discordant voice and manipulative nature. The character has been well-received by gaming media, often considered one of the top video game villains and one of the best female characters in gaming. SHODAN has been compared to other famous AI characters, like GLaDOS from Portal, and praised for her unforgettable personality and omnipresent, threatening nature.