Interrogation (Cyberpunk RED)
Definition
Interrogation is the skill of extracting information from unwilling subjects through questioning, psychological pressure, and intimidation. It's the hard approach to information gathering—when Conversation's friendly rapport and Persuasion's charm have failed or aren't appropriate, Interrogation gets answers through fear and force. Interrogation uses your COOL stat and represents your ability to break someone's resistance through sustained psychological (and sometimes physical) pressure. In Night City, information is currency, and not everyone wants to share. Gang members protecting their crew, corporate employees bound by NDAs, and street criminals who know snitching is lethal all have strong reasons to stay quiet. Interrogation is how you overcome those reasons. It's a dark skill that sits at the intersection of psychology and cruelty, and skilled interrogators are valued—and feared—throughout Night City's underworld and corporate security apparatus.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Interrogation require physical violence?
No. Interrogation can be purely psychological—exploiting fears, manipulating emotions, and applying mental pressure. Physical methods are an option but not required and can be counterproductive.