President Myers
President Rosalind Myers
Rosalind Myers is the President of the New United States of America (NUSA) and a major character in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. She represents the highest authority of the federal government and embodies the tension between national power and Night City’s independence.
Biography
Myers rose to prominence in the 21st century as a military commander before entering politics. As President of the NUSA, she consolidated federal authority, re-establishing Washington D.C. as a global military and economic force. Her administration is marked by aggressive expansion, technological dominance, and attempts to bring rogue states and cities under the NUSA umbrella.
Role in Phantom Liberty
The expansion begins with Myers’ plane being shot down over Dogtown, an isolated district ruled by Kurt Hansen. Surviving the crash, she is protected by Songbird and later contacts V for aid.
- Myers tasks V and Solomon Reed with recovering Songbird, whose knowledge and abilities are vital to the NUSA.
- Depending on the player’s choices, Myers either secures Songbird for the state or loses her to freedom.
- Myers rarely appears in person after the crash but looms over the story as the voice of the NUSA, emphasizing the stakes for national security.
Personality
Myers is pragmatic, commanding, and politically ruthless. She views individuals primarily as assets or liabilities to the state. While she expresses gratitude to V, her ultimate loyalty lies with the NUSA and its stability. She symbolizes the authoritarian direction of the post-collapse America.
Themes
- **Authority of the State** — Myers represents centralized power against Night City’s anarchic corporatism.
- **Utilitarianism** — She values results and stability above personal morality.
- **Distance from Humanity** — As President, Myers sees people as tools for larger geopolitical goals.