John Smith
CharacterJohn Smith is a National Security Agency operative of the American Empire in Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045. Leading the Post-Human Affairs Bureau, he directs the hunt for Post-humans and attaches himself to a revived Section 9 as America's man on the inside.
Appearance
Smith keeps his black hair neatly combed and wears glasses over his eyes. A small mole marks the upper left of his lip. His dress is uniformly formal, a black suit and tie finished with black dress shoes.
Personality
Every detail of Smith's presentation, from the pressed suit to his measured manner, fits the intelligence handler he is. He operates as the guarded face of American interests, steering the post-human hunt while embedding himself among the very operatives he advises.
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History
Smith runs a branch of the NSA created to wipe out Post-humans, known as the Post-Human Affairs Bureau. When Public Security Section 9 is stood up once more, he attaches himself to the team as an advisor and takes on the role of representative for American concerns throughout the post-human investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John Smith in Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045?
John Smith is a National Security Agency operative of the American Empire in Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045. He leads the Post-Human Affairs Bureau and directs the hunt for Post-humans.
What role does John Smith play with Section 9?
When Public Security Section 9 is stood up again, John Smith attaches himself to the team as an advisor, representing American interests throughout the post-human investigation.
What is the Post-Human Affairs Bureau that John Smith leads?
The Post-Human Affairs Bureau is a branch of the NSA that John Smith runs, created specifically to wipe out Post-humans.
What does John Smith look like?
John Smith keeps his black hair neatly combed and wears glasses, with a small mole marking the upper left of his lip. He dresses formally in a black suit and tie with black dress shoes.
How is John Smith's personality described?
John Smith presents as a guarded, measured intelligence handler, fitting his role of steering the post-human hunt while embedding himself among the very Section 9 operatives he advises.
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