Riot in Cyberpunk Universe

Riot is a notable nightclub and a term associated with various riot control equipment in the Cyberpunk universe.

Riot Nightclub

Riot is a nightclub located in Little China, in the Watson district of northern Night City. It is known for being one of the most important stages in Night City, hosting performances by stars such as Lizzy Wizzy, Rubicones, and the Cartesian Duelists. The beer at Riot is good, and the bathroom floor has a unique appearance, resembling a Pollock painting under UV light. Access to Riot can be gained through the main entrance, backstage entrance, or a fire escape on the east side. Notably, the west door of Riot can be opened with 9 Intelligence. The ground floor security room features an elevator that leads to the VIP room on the third floor.

Riot 8 Armored Personnel Carrier

The Riot 8 is an armored-personnel carrier (APC) introduced in Cyberpunk 2020, specifically in Chromebook Volume 1. It is designed as a state-of-the-art crowd control and suppression vehicle, featuring a fully fire-resistant hull and the capability to operate in rough terrain for days. The Riot 8 is open-topped and equipped with a water cannon that has a range of 30 meters, as well as an automatic grenade launcher that carries 18 standard grenades.

Police Riot Armor

Police Riot Armor is a type of basic armor in Cyberpunk 2020, classified as Hard Armor. It is more durable than the Door Gunner's Vest but less durable than Metalgear. This information is sourced from the Cyberpunk 2020 Core Rulebook.

Arasaka Riot-Control Device

The Arasaka "Nauseator" Riot-Control Device is a field generator that produces ultrasound waves in a conical pattern. Targets within the area of effect must make a 25+ BOD check to avoid disorientation, remaining in the area for 2 combat rounds before making the check. Certain cyberaudio options can increase the difficulty of this check, while special headsets or earplugs can reduce it. Successful checks result in a -4 penalty to all actions for 1D6 rounds.

Police Issue Riot Shield

The Police Issue Riot Shield is a piece of equipment in Cyberpunk 2020, serving as a plastic barrier used for protection. Some models come with an attached taser.