Adam

Lore & Background

Adam is introduced as a primary antagonist alongside his twin, Eve. They are described as the twin controllers of the Machine Network. During the story, Adam captures 9S. After this capture, Adam is killed by 2B. Following Adam's death, Eve goes mad with grief and drives all connected Machines into a frenzy. This leads to a confrontation where 2B and 9S kill Eve, but 9S becomes infected with Eve's logic virus in the process.

In Their Own Story

Adam and Eve are the twin controllers of the Machine Network. Adam reveals to 2B and 9S that the alien creators of the Machines were destroyed centuries ago. He captures 9S, which leads to a confrontation where Adam is killed by 2B. His death has immediate consequences: his brother Eve goes mad with grief, driving the connected Machines into a frenzy. This chain of events ultimately leads to 2B and 9S killing Eve, though 9S becomes infected with Eve's logic virus during the battle.

Reader's Guide

Adam is one of the game's primary antagonists, serving as a twin controller of the Machine Network alongside Eve. He is a physical manifestation of the Machine Network itself. His key narrative function is revealing that the alien creators of the Machines were destroyed centuries ago, a crucial piece of lore. The player encounters Adam during the first and second playthroughs. His defeat at the hands of 2B triggers a major turning point in the story, as his death causes Eve to go mad with grief, leading to the frenzy that results in Eve's own death and 9S's infection with the logic virus.

Did You Know?

• Adam is one of the twin controllers of the Machine Network, alongside his brother Eve.
• Adam reveals to 2B and 9S that the alien creators of the Machines were destroyed centuries ago.
• Adam is killed by 2B after he captures 9S.
• Following Adam's death, his brother Eve goes mad with grief and drives connected Machines into a frenzy.