Cyborg

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CyborgHardmode exclusive
Cyborg.pngOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Map Icon Cyborg.png
Map Icon
Statistics
Type
NPC
Environment
Valid house
AI TypePassive AI
Damage10
Max Life250
Defense15
KB Resist50%
Sounds
Hurt
Killed

The Cyborg is a Hardmode NPC vendor that will appear once Plantera has been defeated at least once in the current world and a vacant house is available. He sells several "high-tech" items, most notably rocket ammunition for launcher weapons.

On the Desktop version Desktop version, Console version Console version, and Mobile version Mobile version, the Cyborg will attack nearby enemies with rockets to defend himself.

Items sold

Note: All item prices can be decreased by equipping a Discount Card or Greedy Ring. On the Desktop version Desktop version, Console version Console version, and Mobile version Mobile version, prices can also be higher or lower based on the NPC's happiness level.
Inventory
Item Cost Availability

Rocket IRocket I 50 Always available.
Rocket IIRocket II 250 During a Blood Moon.
Rocket IIIRocket III 1 At night or during a Solar Eclipse.
Rocket IVRocket IV 5 During a Solar Eclipse.
Dry RocketDry Rocket 50 Always available.
Proximity Mine LauncherProximity Mine Launcher 35 Always available.
NanitesNanites 15 Always available.
Cluster Rocket ICluster Rocket I 750 Always available after defeating the Martian Madness event.
Cluster Rocket IICluster Rocket II 15 After defeating the Martian Madness event, during a Blood Moon or Solar Eclipse.
Cyborg HelmetCyborg Helmet 3 During Halloween.
Cyborg ShirtCyborg Shirt 3 During Halloween.
Cyborg PantsCyborg Pants 3 During Halloween.
HiTek SunglassesHiTek Sunglasses 5 Always available after defeating the Martian Madness event.
Night Vision HelmetNight Vision Helmet 5 Always available after defeating the Martian Madness event.
Portal Gun StationPortal Gun Station 10 When the player has a Portal Gun or Portal Gun Station in the inventory.
Echo BlockEcho Block 10 When spoken to in a Graveyard.
Spectre GogglesSpectre Goggles 10 When spoken to in a Graveyard.
Kwad Racer DroneKwad Racer Drone 10 Always available.
FPV GogglesFPV Goggles 10 Always available.
Any PylonAny Pylon 10 When in a specific biome and is happy enough.

Living preferences

BiomeNeighbor
Lovesn/an/a
Dislikes
Hatesn/a

For more information, see NPC happiness.

Shimmered form

Cyborg (Shimmered).png Map Icon Cyborg (Shimmered).png
Shimmered Cyborg and his Map Icon.

When submerged in Shimmer, the Cyborg will transform into his Shimmered form. This has no impact on gameplay or dialogue and is only a visual change. He can be returned to his classic look by submerging him in Shimmer again.

Names

The Cyborg may have any of the following names:

  • A.N.D.Y.
  • Alpha
  • Beta
  • Ci
  • Delta
  • Fender
  • Gamma
  • Kappa
  • Lambda
  • Mu
  • Niner-7
  • Nu
  • Omega
  • Omicron
  • Phi
  • Raynbro
  • Rho
  • Sigma
  • Syn-X
  • T-3E0
  • Theta
  • Upsilon
  • Zeta

Quotes

Interaction quotes

    • "And then Unit 492-8 said, 'Who do you think I am, Unit 472-6?' HA. HA. HA."
    • "My expedition efficiency was critically reduced when a projectile impacted my locomotive actuator."
    • "This sentence is false, or is it?"
    • "I built myself a taste mechanism, so I can drink some ale!"
    • "Sometimes I come off a bit... Get it? a bit?"

    When Pirate is present:

    • "Sure, me and <name of Pirate> are pals, but I hate it when his parrot does his business on me. That stuff's corrosive!"

    When Steampunker is present:

    • "So that 'punk' lookin' chick is an inventor, eh? I think I could show her a thing or two!"

    When Tavernkeep is present:

    • "<Name of Tavernkeep> said I reminded him of a certain "EV2". Perhaps I should meet her."

    During a Party:

    • "This party is going to be nuts, maybe even bolts!"

    During a Windy Day:

    • "A strong contrast between high and low pressure detected."
    • "Sensors indicate strong shifts in barometric pressure. Caution is advised."

    During Rain:

    • "Flash flood warning. Error 404: Sandbags not found."
    • "Precipitation detected. Advising self to seek shelter. Rust imminent."

    During a Thunderstorm:

    • "Abnormal levels of negative and positive charged particles detected."
    • "BEEP! Severe weather warning. This is not a test. Take shelter, immediately. BEEP!"

    When in a Graveyard:

    • "My sensors indicate an increased density of energy particles. My visual receptors are unable to identify any of them."
    • "Fascinating. This appears to be a storage unit for broken and malfunctioning humans."

    • Happiness quotes

  • When homeless:

    • "Error 404: Living arrangements not found."

    When far from home:

    • "I have wandered beyond the signal range of my datacenter."

    When in a sparse area:

    • "Zero close proximity life signs detected. This is fortunate."

    When overcrowded:

    • "Too many other lifeforms. I am experiencing negative emotional neural patterns."
    • "Lifeform limit exceeded. Neural functions overloaded. Translation: I hate this."

    When in a Snow biome:

    • "My cybernetic functions perform optimally in the Snow's temperature gradient. This is a plus."

    When in a Jungle:

    • "The flora and fauna are invading my synthetic exoskeleton: the Jungle is an undesired location for myself."

    When in an Evil Biome or the Dungeon:

    • "Detecting overwhelming numbers of hostile life signatures in the Corruption/Crimson/Dungeon."

    When near the Princess:

    • "<name of Princess> analyzed: Most wholesome carbon lifeform ever recorded."

    When near the Pirate:

    • "<name of Pirate> attempts to treat me favorably like another human. It appears I appreciate that."

    When near the Steampunker:

    • "<name of Steampunker> attempts to treat me favorably like another human. It appears I appreciate that."

    When near the Stylist:

    • "<name of Stylist> attempts to treat me favorably like another human. It appears I appreciate that."

    When near the Zoologist:

    • "<name of Zoologist> does not comprehend my existence, for it deviates from the norm. Unusual. The negative feeling is mutual."

    When near the Wizard:

    • "<name of Wizard>'s functions cannot be scientifically analyzed. Neutral functions overloaded. Translation: I hate this."

    When neutral:

    • "All neural functions appear to be operating smoothly."

    • Trivia

    • The Cyborg is biomechanical and not a robot (true to the name "Cyborg"), as skin can be seen in his hands and face. This is easier to notice in his old sprite.
      • Interestingly, despite seeming to have most of his body coated and/or replaced with metal, he has the regular NPC hit sound effect instead of a mechanical hit sound effect.
    • Along with the Traveling Merchant, the Zoologist, and the Princess, the Cyborg is one of the only NPCs that sells a post-Moon Lord item (the Portal Gun Station). However, unlike the other examples, this can be circumvented by bringing a Portal Gun or Portal Gun Station from another world to the one with the Cyborg.
    • Almost all of the Cyborg's names are letters in the Greek alphabet. Naming robots and cyborgs with Greek letters is common in science fiction.
    • The names Syn-x and A.N.D.Y. are likely references to Re-Logic lead developers Whitney "Cenx" Spinks and Andrew "Redigit" Spinks.
    • The name T-3E0 is most likely a reference to C-3PO, a humanoid robot character from the American epic space-opera media franchise Star Wars.
    • The name Niner-7 may be a reference to the character Seven of Nine from the American science fiction television series Star Trek: Voyager.
    • The Cyborg is twice as likely to be named Phi as any other name.[1]
    • His quote "My expedition efficiency was critically reduced when a projectile impacted my locomotive actuator." is a reference to the popular "Arrow in the Knee" quote from the action role-playing video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, where a guard tells the player: "I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee."
      • The Zoologist shares a similar quote to the reference above: "I collected critters like you once, then I took a cursed fox bite to the knee!"
    • The quote "This sentence is false, or is it?" references a common logical paradox often associated with robots.
    • His quote "<Name of Tavernkeep> said I reminded him of a certain "EV2". Perhaps I should meet her." is a reference to the character EV2 in Dungeon Defenders 2.
    • On the Old-gen console version Old-gen console version, he is summoned by the Queen Statue even though he is not female.
    • In the source files of the game, it is found that the Cyborg's light on his head is off when his party hat is on: Cyborg (without light).png
    • His quote "So that 'punk' lookin' chick is an inventor, eh? I think I could show her a thing or two!" might suggest that he has some interest in the Steampunker.
      • Because this quote suggests he does not know the Steampunker already, it conflicts with a piece of lore, since the Cyborg's Bestiary entry states that he was created by the Mechanic and the Steampunker.
      • However, the Cyborg does not directly say that he knows the Mechanic either, meaning that there may be no memories of the event for him.
    • The BestiaryBestiary entry for the Cyborg: "The Cyborg was built with the combined efforts of the Mechanic and the Steampunker to aid in rocket science and world defense."

    History

    References

    1. ↑ Information taken from the Desktop version Desktop 1.4.0.5 source code, method getNewNPCNameInner() in Terraria.NPC.cs. There may be inaccuracies, as the current Desktop version Desktop version is 1.4.4.9.
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