Haraguchi self-describes as "a nerd first and an activist second". Although he is fully committed to the cause of the [[Youkai Nation]], he prefers to serve its interests from the background, ensuring that the systems and infrastructure that youkai activists use are in good order.
He is frequently described by friends and colleagues as a gentle, soft-spoken, friendly figure with vast, expansive knowledge in all sorts of domains, from gunsmithing to computer networking. Though he has no qualms with producing and customizing weapons to his friends and his activists - he has, in fact, personally built maintains and customized customizes all of the Task Force's weapons - Haraguchi describes himself as a pacifist. He has never shot a sapient person in his life, and he dislikes traveling in the UA even within the Youkai Nation, stating that it often means having to shoot at living creatures.
His favorite restaurant is ''Great Tengu Inn'', one of Yurai's izakaya. Haraguchi considers it the best izakaya in the town, and perhaps even the best restaurant in the world.
Equipped [[weapons]]:
* Auxiliary: [[FN Herstal P90]] (50+1 /50, 51x [[5.7x28mm]], Standard AP)- IS 5
** Configuration: Threaded barrel
** Accessories: Silencer (Rifle, standard, .22), Reflex sight (integrated)** Combined effects: Silenced, 0.6x damage against unarmored ACs, 1.5x damage against unarmored ACs, IS tier -1* LE Duty belt, Handgun holster: [[FN Herstal Five-seveN]] with a [[Five-seveN magazines|30-round magazine]] (30+1 /30, 31x [[5.7x28mm]], Standard AP)- IS 2
** Configuration: Threaded barrel
** Accessories: Silencer (Rifle, standard, .22)
** Combined effects: Silenced, 0.42x damage damage against unarmored ACs, 1.05x damage against unarmored ACs
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Equipped [[weapons]]:
* Primary 1: [[Saco Defense M60]] (100 /100, 100x [[7.62x51mm NATO]], Standard AP)- IS Unsp. / IS Unsp. (bipod deployed)** Combined effects: 0.6x damage against unarmored ACs, 1.5x damage against armored ACs** Combined effects (bipod deployed): 0.6x damage against unarmored ACs, 1.5x damage against armored ACs, FT -1, Recoil -1, IS tier +1* Holster 1: [[Century Model 100]] (6 /6, 6x [[.45-70 Government]], Standard FMJ)- IS 5** Combined effects: FT +1
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Creature traits:
* '''Alcohol affinity''': When this creature consumes [[Food|alcoholic drinks]], they gain '''half''' the amount of [[Inebriation]] the alcoholic drink would normally give, but to compensate, the amount of Stress they lose from the effects of '''[[Effects#Stress|Need a drink]]''' is '''doubled''' (e.g., -0.8% Stress per +0.1 Inebriation, instead of only -0.4% Stress); effectively healing the same amount of Stress for half the Inebriation.** Example: When drinking a [[Food#Bars|glass of vodka]], a creature without Alcohol affinity will gain '''+5.0 Inebriation''' and '''-20.0% Stress'''. A creature with alcohol affinity would only gain '''+2.5 Inebriation''', but still heal '''-20.0% Stress'''.
Yuriko Hirota's popular image is that of a perpetually-smiling optimist and a dreaming idealist, simply working her hardest "for the cause" and wishing for the best.
As is typical of most [[kitsune]], Hirota is a skilled orator and conversationalist. Almost fanatically devoted, she never hesitates to deploy all of her skills, natural and learned, at the service of the Youkai Nation. She frequently expressed that her "one love" is for "the (youkai) people", believing the youkai race to be "divinely chosen" and destined to "one day become the masters of the Mazes". Her displays of opinion, have frequently earned her criticism, with many accusing her of lacking objectivity, glorifying the Nation at all costs, and in some cases, accusing her of naked bigotry against non-youkai. Adding to the criticisms rather than trying to deny them, Hirota is known for making a game out of mocking her critics and detractors, often implying that they are 'pro-Military shills' or 'non-believers'.
As one of the most famous figures from the Youkai Nation, Hirota is known to greatly enjoy the fame and attention, viewing them as opportunities to see and be seen by many. She considers being recognized by nearly anyone in the world to be one of the most gratifying elements of her life, as it allows her to "spread the message" and be viewed as legitimate.
Equipped [[weapons]]:
* Primary 1: [[Cheyenne Tactical M200 Intervention]] (7+1 /7, 8x [[.408 CheyTac]], Standard Match) - IS Unsp. / IS Unsp. (bipod deployed)** Accessories: Silencer (Rifle, Standard, .408), PMII 12x scope (as standard), Bipod (integrated)** Combined effects: Silenced, FT -3, IR -3, Recoil +4, can use [[Concentration]]** Combined effects (bipod deployed): Silenced, FT -4, IR -3, Recoil +3, can use [[Concentration]], IS tier +1* TT-1E Pistol vest, Handgun holster: [[Heckler & Koch HK45]] (10+1 /10, 11x [[.45 ACP]], Standard JHP)- IS 3
** Configuration: Threaded barrel
** Accessories: Silencer (Pistol, silencer, .45)
** Combined effects: Silenced, FT +1
Inventory:
[[Skills]]:
* Combat skills: '''Expert''' (Bolt-action), '''Skilled''' (Semi-auto rifle, Automatic rifle, Semi-auto pistol, Automatic pistol)
* Non-combat skills: '''MasterExpert''' (Negotiating), '''Expert''' (Evading)
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[[Category:Youkai Nation]]