Ruby Two Shoes
The professional killer who follows her own code
Character ID
HC-CHAR-RUBY-0604
Character Data
Ruby Two Shoes (possibly an alias)
Female
Adult
Assassin, Mercenary
Human
Independent contractor
Security Level: CONFIDENTIAL
HC-CHAR-RUBY
Overview
The professional killer who follows her own code
Physical Description
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Tall, athletic woman•
Described as having a "dancer's body"•
Moves with exceptional grace and precision•
Wears distinctive red shoes (her namesake)•
Carries herself with quiet confidence
Cybernetic Modifications
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Likely has combat-oriented cyberware✓
Enhanced reflexes (implied)
Notable Quotes
It's done.
— Her simple confirmation to Kenji after killing Tim in Solo
I don't do collateral.
— Implied professional standard mentioned in Solo
Red shoes, red hands.
— Her rumored catchphrase mentioned in Solo
Story Appearances
Solo
Hired by Kenji to kill Tim/Plague in San Daño; successfully completes the mission
Character Connections
Kenji Fujita
Hired by him to kill Tim/Plague; professional relationship
Tim/Plague
Target of her assassination; kills him in San Daño
Akiko Takahashi
Indirectly connected through Kenji's plan
Ren Ishikawa
Ren serves as a controller of Akiko within Horizon City's corporate structure.
Related Locations
San Daño
Where she kills Tim during the events of Solo
Den O' Thieves
The Den O' Thieves functions as both a central social hub and a symbol of resistance in San Daño.
Related Themes
Commodification of Identity
Ruby's operational framework as a mercenary underscores the theme of commodity-based identity, showing how her actions and principles intersect with systemic power dynamics.
Background
Ruby Two Shoes
Archetype: Assassin
The professional killer who follows her own code
Ruby Two Shoes embodies the assassin archetype - the professional killer for hire - but subverts it by maintaining a strict personal code and standards for her work. Unlike the typical amoral killer, she appears to have principles that guide her actions, making her more than just a weapon to be pointed at a target.
Basic Information
- Full Name: Ruby Two Shoes (possibly an alias)
- Aliases: None known
- Occupation: Assassin, Mercenary
- Status: Alive
Physical Description
- Tall, athletic woman
- Described as having a "dancer's body"
- Moves with exceptional grace and precision
- Wears distinctive red shoes (her namesake)
- Carries herself with quiet confidence
Story Appearances
- Solo: Hired by Kenji to kill Tim/Plague in San Daño; successfully completes the mission
Connections
- Kenji Fujita: Hired by him to kill Tim/Plague; professional relationship
- Tim/Plague: Target of her assassination; kills him in San Daño
- Akiko Takahashi: Indirectly connected through Kenji's plan
Subversion of Archetype
Ruby subverts the assassin archetype in several key ways:
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The Assassin With Principles: Unlike the typical amoral killer, Ruby appears to have a code and standards for her work.
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The Weapon Who Chooses Her Targets: Rather than being a mindless tool, she selects her contracts and maintains agency.
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The Professional Who Stays Human: Despite her lethal profession, she maintains a distinct personality and style.
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The Killer Who Creates Balance: Her targeted elimination of Tim serves to restore equilibrium rather than create chaos.
Role in the Corporate Game
Ruby functions as a specialized tool outside the corporate structure. Her independence allows her to be hired for specific tasks that require deniability, making her valuable to corporate interests without being directly controlled by them. Her precision and reliability make her a valuable asset in the complex web of corporate machinations, while her distance from official channels provides plausible deniability.
Notable Quotes
- "It's done." - Her simple confirmation to Kenji after killing Tim in Solo
- "I don't do collateral." - Implied professional standard mentioned in Solo
- "Red shoes, red hands." - Her rumored catchphrase mentioned in Solo