TEXT: Steven Ridgemont 
  By Steve Kenson 
   
   
  Steven Ridgemont 
  Real Name/Aliases: Steven Ridgemont/Scotty, Dr. Bones 
  Age/Nationality/Metatype/Gender: 43/UCAS/Caucasian Dwarf/Male 
  Distinguishing Physical Features: None 
  Area of Operation: Denver, UCAS 
  Specialties: Programming 
  Psychological Traits: Stubborn, creative, control-oriented, individualistic  
   
  Steven Ridgemont was born in Texas in 2018. A dwarf from birth, he grew up 
  something of a social outcast among his school-age peers and spent much of 
  his time working with his computer. As a boy, he showed a remarkable 
  capacity for programming, teaching himself programming languages in his 
  spare time and writing his own programs. As a teenager, he designed and 
  wrote the "Factor One" encryption software program, which he gave away on 
  Matrix open source sites. His work drew the attention of Fuchi, and at the age 
  of fifteen he sold the program to Fuchi for a substantial sum of money. 
  Ridgemont used the money to fund his education, as well as starting his own 
  company following his graduation.  
   
  In 2038, Ridgemont founded FTL Technologies. Still working closely with 
  Fuchi, he designed and wrote persona code for Fuchi cyberdecks, as well as 
  creating the Warpdrive programming language. The company quickly became 
  known for its high-quality programs and attention to detail. In 2052, Fuchi 
  made an offer to buy FTL. Ridgemont rejected the offer, beginning a series of 
  increasingly hostile relations between FTL and Fuchi that resulted in a forced 
  Fuchi buyout of FTL in 2055. Ridgemont was offered a position with Fuchi 
  America but chose instead to resign.  
   
  That same year, Ridgemont moved to the Denver Front Range Free Zone and 
  started over, doing what he did best. The innovative programs that he had 
  based his reputation on quickly attracted investors, and he built a new 
  company, called Warpdrive Systems. They released their first product, the 
  "TransWarp" telecommunications suite, to rave reviews from the industry.  
   
  > I hear they've got something big on the back burner, to top even 
  TransWarp.  
  > Joey  
   
  > And that would be … ?  
  > Zephyr  
   
  > Well, picture using a maser, except using the earth's natural magnetic field 
  for the power for the hookups instead of an electric grid. A magnetic interface. 
  It's gonna be big, I'm tellin ya.  
  > Joey  
   
  
  > Yeah. And those blinky lights that people used to wear on their shoes were 
  hip, too. Lemme know when you cash your next reality check.  
  > Zephyr  
   
  In 2057, Ridgemont was the beneficiary of a large bequest of money from 
  Dunkelzahn's will, giving him the capital he needed to expand his fledgling 
  company. Warpdrive Systems began hiring bright new programmers and 
  designers from the top universities, often luring prospects away from Fuchi.  
   
  Steven Ridgemont took a special pleasure in the breakup of Fuchi only a few 
  years afterward. He arranged to buy back many of FTL's old assets cheaply, 
  winning back what he'd lost to Fuchi's buyout. Shortly after the remainder of 
  Fuchi reorganized as Novatech, CEO Richard Villiers personally approached 
  Ridgemont regarding a strategic alliance between the two companies. Mr. 
  Villiers revealed his investment in Warpdrive Systems, and has, at least for 
  now, asked for no special treatment. Ridgemont has accepted, and is 
  becoming a close business associate of ours.  
   
  > Or at least, that's what they want to think.  
  > Minstrel  
   
  > Ridgemont spends a lot of his time in Shadowland nodes, almost always 
  hanging out in the social areas and virtual bars. Seems like he knows 
  everybody worth knowing, as I've never seen him go more than a couple of 
  minutes of conversation without someone saying hello.  
  > Kestrel  
   
  > He's also not a bad fixer, when it comes to that. His services are pretty 
  much solely in the areas of information and Johnson services, both for himself 
  and hooking runners up with other Johnsons. Still, he's worth trying when 
  you're hard up for cash and you've got a decent reputation.  
  > Sneaker  
   
  > Wiz, free advertising. You can't ask for a better recommendation than the 
  words of a satisfied customer. :)  
  > Scotty  
   
  Ridgemont's personality profile suggests deeply seated feelings of inferiority, 
  causing him to overachieve in any forum in which he feels his abilities are 
  being challenged. This behavior, combined with his protective feelings toward 
  his company, give us useful leverage should it become necessary. His skills 
  at attracting and directing freelance operatives make him exceptionally useful 
  to us, especially when combined with his formidable programming skills.  
   
  > Well. Can't say I wasn't expecting something like this. Cap, I owe you one. 
  You got any ideas on how you'd like to collect, let me know.  
  > Scotty  
   
  Steven Ridgemont Rules 
  Prime Runners Rating: Superior 
  
  Professionalism Rating: Semi-trained 
  Notes: Because of Steven's contacts and status as the head of his own 
  corporation, all of his cyberware and computer gear is cutting-edge.  
   
  Steven Ridgemont is a Matrix socialite of the first water, one of the only of his 
  kind. He's lived on both sides of the shadows, from corporate wonderboy to 
  CEO, from wide-eyed runner wanna-be to experienced decker. As a result, 
  there isn't really anybody worth knowing that he doesn't know. His 
  administrative and organizational skills paired with his knowledge of the 
  shadier side of the street have combined to make him one of the more 
  eclectic fixers out there. If a team is looking for a slightly more Matrix-savvy 
  connection, Ridgemont is a good solution.  
   
  Ridgemont is often found in the Nexus, but he spends an inordinate amount of 
  time at Seattle Shadowland as well. He is normally in the social areas and the 
  virtual bars where runners gather. Aside from being an extremely skilled 
  programmer, a corporate CEO and an occassional shadowrunner on the side, 
  Ridgemont is branching into doing some work as a fixer. He specializes in 
  Matrixware and information, but he also does a healthy business in Johnson 
  work too. He not only hires runner teams personally for his own little tasks, he 
  also acts as a go-between for other corporate interests, usually smaller, 
  independantly owned companies who aren't that familiar with shadow 
  operations.  
   
  Steven is highly intelligent, funny, charming, and everything that someone 
  with that much money and skill should be (but so rarely is). He has a 
  reputation as being a genuinely good person with a Robin Hood streak a mile 
  wide. Still, he's nothing if not on the ball, and those who underestimate him 
  usually live to regret it. He is known for his fairness, but he will flatly refuse to 
  hire any characters with a prejudice against metahumans. 
  
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