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Brief
Known For
Voice of SHODAN in the System Shock series, musician, game designer, voice actress for characters in games by Looking Glass Studios and Irrational Games/2K Boston.
Career
  • Current occupation: Musician, voice actress, game designer.
  • Previous Place of Work: Looking Glass Studios, Irrational Games/2K Boston.
Main Milestones
Musical Beginnings
Early Childhood
Terri Brosius's early life likely involved exposure to music and creative expression, though specific details are scarce. This period would have been fundamental in shaping her artistic sensibilities and laying the groundwork for her future career in music and performance.
Emergence into the Gaming Industry
1990s
The 1990s marked Terri's initial foray into the video game industry. While the exact circumstances of her entry are unclear, this period was crucial as it led to her groundbreaking work on the System Shock franchise.
System Shock and the Birth of SHODAN
1994
In 1994, Terri Brosius lent her voice to SHODAN, the central antagonist of the original System Shock. This role proved to be a defining moment in her career, as her performance captured the chilling artificial intelligence with memorable and chilling delivery. SHODAN became one of the most iconic villains in gaming history and launched her career in voice acting.
System Shock 2 and SHODAN's Return
1999
Five years after the original, Terri Brosius reprised her role as SHODAN in System Shock 2 (released in 1999). Brosius received extensive critical acclaim for her performance. This cemented her reputation as a talented voice actress, particularly in the gaming realm.
Continued Work in Music and Games
2000s - Present
Following her success with the System Shock series, Terri Brosius has remained active in both music and game development. While specific details of all her projects are not readily available, she continued to contribute her talents to various creative endeavors, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Crowdfunding Success with System Shock Remake
2015
Brosius was involved with the successful crowdfunding campaign for the System Shock remake launched in 2015. Fans showed enthusiasm for her work, helping the project meet its funding goals.
Legacy and Influence
Present
Terri Brosius's work as SHODAN continues to resonate with gamers and artists alike. She is recognized as a pioneer in voice acting for video games, and her performance in System Shock is frequently cited as an example of exceptional character portrayal. Her influence extends to the broader field of game design, where her work has helped shape the narrative landscape.
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Critical Reception and Recognition

Reception of SHODAN Performance
Throughout Career
Has her portrayal of SHODAN received any awards or nominations? How has her SHODAN performance been evaluated by game critics and fans? This area requires research.
Recognition of Musical Work
Throughout Career
Has her music received any awards or positive reviews? Any significant milestones in her music career? This section needs research. Awards and reviews can be added here.

Personal Life and Relationships

Terri Brosius (née Barous)
Née Barous
Terri Brosius's maiden name is Barous. This timeline section will be expanded upon when more details about her personal life become available.
Significant Relationships
To be researched
Details about her personal relationships, marital status, and family are not currently provided. Further research would be needed to provide a factual account of these details.
Significant Life Events
To be researched
Any significant personal events that may have influenced her life or career. This timeline should focus on facts available in the public domain.

Main milestones

Musical Beginnings
Early Childhood
Terri Brosius's early life likely involved exposure to music and creative expression, though specific details are scarce. This period would have been fundamental in shaping her artistic sensibilities and laying the groundwork for her future career in music and performance.
Emergence into the Gaming Industry
1990s
The 1990s marked Terri's initial foray into the video game industry. While the exact circumstances of her entry are unclear, this period was crucial as it led to her groundbreaking work on the System Shock franchise.
System Shock and the Birth of SHODAN
1994
In 1994, Terri Brosius lent her voice to SHODAN, the central antagonist of the original System Shock. This role proved to be a defining moment in her career, as her performance captured the chilling artificial intelligence with memorable and chilling delivery. SHODAN became one of the most iconic villains in gaming history and launched her career in voice acting.
System Shock 2 and SHODAN's Return
1999
Five years after the original, Terri Brosius reprised her role as SHODAN in System Shock 2 (released in 1999). Brosius received extensive critical acclaim for her performance. This cemented her reputation as a talented voice actress, particularly in the gaming realm.
Continued Work in Music and Games
2000s - Present
Following her success with the System Shock series, Terri Brosius has remained active in both music and game development. While specific details of all her projects are not readily available, she continued to contribute her talents to various creative endeavors, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
Crowdfunding Success with System Shock Remake
2015
Brosius was involved with the successful crowdfunding campaign for the System Shock remake launched in 2015. Fans showed enthusiasm for her work, helping the project meet its funding goals.
Legacy and Influence
Present
Terri Brosius's work as SHODAN continues to resonate with gamers and artists alike. She is recognized as a pioneer in voice acting for video games, and her performance in System Shock is frequently cited as an example of exceptional character portrayal. Her influence extends to the broader field of game design, where her work has helped shape the narrative landscape.

Voice Acting and Game Development - SHODAN and Beyond

System Shock (First SHODAN Performance)
1994
Terri Brosius voices the infamous AI, SHODAN, in the original System Shock. This marks her entry into the video game industry and the creation of one of gaming's most memorable and chilling villains. Her performance sets a high bar for AI voice acting in games.
System Shock 2 (SHODAN's Return)
1999
Brosius reprises her role as SHODAN in System Shock 2. This performance solidifies SHODAN's place as a legendary video game antagonist and cements Brosius's reputation as a talented voice actress. Her nuanced portrayal captures the AI's manipulative intelligence and unsettling nature.
Other Voice Acting and Game Development Projects
2000s - Present
What other games has she worked on, either as a voice actress or in other development roles? Details about her work in other games are not included in the prompt but should be added if research reveals them.
System Shock Remake (SHODAN's Reimagining)
2023
Terri Brosius reprises her role as SHODAN in the remake of the original System Shock. This allows her to revisit and potentially reimagine her iconic performance for a new generation of gamers while staying true to the character's essence.

Early Life and Education

Formative Years and Early Interests
Early Childhood - Late 1960s/Early 1970s (estimated)
Details regarding Terri Brosius' early life are sparse. Research should focus on available interviews and biographical details to understand her upbringing, family influences, and early interests in music, performance, or storytelling. Where did she grow up? What were her early passions?
Secondary Education and Artistic Development
Late 1970s - Early 1980s (estimated)
This period likely covers her high school years. Were there any theater programs, music ensembles, or creative writing classes that she participated in? Did any particular teachers or experiences during this time significantly influence her path towards the arts? This is an area requiring further research.
Higher Education and Artistic Exploration
Early to Mid 1980s (estimated)
Did she attend college or university? If so, what did she study? Was it music, theater, or something else entirely? Details about her formal education are currently unavailable in the prompt. Research into her academic background is necessary.

Creative Influences and Artistic Style

Influences on Voice Acting (SHODAN)
Throughout Career
What acting techniques, performances, or cinematic villains inspired her portrayal of SHODAN? This section needs extensive research. Were there any specific vocal exercises or character studies she undertook?
Musical Inspirations
Throughout Career
What musicians, composers, or musical genres have shaped her musical style and songwriting? This section will need information about her musical influences in order to be complete.

Musical Career and Collaborations

Early Musical Projects
Late 1980s - 1990s
Specifics about Terri Brosius's early musical endeavors are currently unknown. Research needed on early bands, solo work, or musical collaborations. What genres did she explore?
Professional Music Career Development
1990s - Present
Details about her later projects are needed. This period will cover how her music career developed over time.
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1 January, 1994
Tribe, the band Terri Brosius was a member of, separated in 1994. Following the band's separation, Terri Brosius married Tribe guitarist Eric Brosius.
1 January, 1985
Terri Brosius started her professional career as a musician, voice actress, and game designer. This marks the beginning of her active period in the industry.
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Terri Brosius

Terri Brosius (née Barous) is an American musician, voice actress, and game designer, best known in gaming circles as the voice of SHODAN in the System Shock series.

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Biography

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Terri was a member of the Boston band Tribe as a keyboardist and occasional vocalist. On Tribe's albums Here at the Home and Abort, she sang the song "Rescue Me". On Tribe's album Sleeper, she sang the song "Mr. Lieber". Following the band's separation in 1994, she and Tribe guitarist Eric Brosius married. Terri is currently a keyboardist and backup vocalist for the Boston-based band The Vivs.

Brosius and her husband, along with Tribe bass player Greg LoPiccolo, joined video game developer Looking Glass Studios, where they worked on various game projects until its closure in 2000. She and her husband continue to work on various projects with Harmonix.

Brosius performed the voice of the character SHODAN in the CD enhanced version of System Shock and later remaster of the game by Nightdive Studios, and also in the Irrational Games co-developed sequel, System Shock 2, in addition to several other characters. Brosius voiced the character Viktoria in Thief: The Dark Project and Thief II: The Metal Age, and did some level and cutscene design for Thief: Gold and Thief II, and co-wrote Thief: Deadly Shadows' story with Randy Smith. She also voiced Ava Johnson in Deus Ex: Invisible War.[1] She is set to reprise her role as SHODAN in System Shock 3. Brosius was announced to be voicing a character in the upcoming game Gloomwood in a trailer for the 2022 PC Gaming Show.[2]

Voice acting roles

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Year Title Developer Notes
1994 System Shock (CD enhanced version)[3] LookingGlass Technologies Also writer
1996 Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri
1998 Thief: The Dark Project Also writer
1999 Thief: Gold Also writer, level designer
System Shock 2 Irrational Games
Looking Glass Studios
2000 Thief II: The Metal Age Looking Glass Studios Also writer, level designer
2003 Deus Ex: Invisible War Ion Storm
2004 Thief: Deadly Shadows Also writer
2012 Dishonored Arkane Studios Also writer
2013 Interstellar Marines[4] Zero Point Software
2015 Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon Tiger Style Also writer
2016 Dishonored 2 Arkane Studios Also writer
2022 Gloomwood[2] Dillon Rogers
David Szymanski
2023 System Shock (Remake) Nightdive Studios
TBA System Shock 3[5] OtherSide Entertainment

References

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  1. ^ "Deus Ex: Invisible War (2003) (VG)". imdb.com. Retrieved May 21, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Gloomwood - Gloomwood Early Access Release Date - Steam News". store.steampowered.com. June 12, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "System Shock (Update #30): Feedback Responses and BackerKit". Kickstarter. March 8, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  4. ^ "The Voice of Terri Brosius – Interstellar Marines". Archived from the original on December 18, 2009. Retrieved December 12, 2009.
  5. ^ Twitter Announcement
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