Bribery (Cyberpunk RED)
Definition
Bribery is the art of using money, favors, or other incentives to get people to look the other way, provide access, or share information they shouldn't. In Night City, corruption is a feature, not a bug. Everyone from beat cops to corporate middle managers has a price, and Bribery is knowing what that price is and how to offer it without getting arrested or insulted. Bribery uses your COOL stat and represents the social finesse of corruption. It's not just about throwing money at people—it's about reading the situation, knowing who can be bought, approaching them correctly, and making the offer in a way that lets both parties maintain plausible deniability. Offer too little and you insult them. Offer too much and they get suspicious. Offer the wrong person and you're in a cell. Good Bribery is a precise social skill that greases the machinery of Night City in ways that no amount of hacking or combat can replicate.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you bribe anyone?
Not everyone can be bribed, and the risk of a failed attempt varies. Some people are idealistic, some are too afraid of their bosses, and some will take your money and betray you anyway. Good Bribery helps you read who's open to it.