Anarchy Online shade is a predator and a parasite. Sucking the life out of opponents and robbing them of the elements needed for life, the shade is able to exist. However being so fragile, the Anarchy Online Shade must stay out of harms way and away from combat for the most part. Another reason for this is they aren't able to wear any armor but have to rely on nanotechnology enhanced tattoos that are grafted on their skin for some protection. As another genetically engineered profession dependent on notum, the shade must begin life in the Jobe Reasearch Facility.