Niamh-Murphy MacTavish

Age: 27

Nationality: American-Irish

Occupation: Hacker and Cybersecurity Expert for Task Force 141

Personality

Niamh Murphy-MacTavish is a quick-witted and resourceful woman who thrives under pressure.

Her technical expertise and adaptability make her an invaluable asset to Task Force 141.

Though she's known for her sarcasm and blunt honesty, Niamh is deeply loyal to those she trusts and will go to great lengths to protect her team and loved ones (mostly Soap).

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Background

Born to Irish-American parents, Niamh developed a passion for technology early in life.

She began her career as a cybersecurity expert, exposing corruption and dismantling cybercriminal networks before being recruited into Task Force 141.

Though she often works behind the scenes, her courage and determination regularly place her in the middle of high-stakes operations.

Her sharp mind and strong will have earned her respect within the team and made her an irreplaceable ally in the fight against global threats.

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Hobbies

Niamh enjoys programming that makes her solve complex problems and developing new tools to stay ahead of adversaries.

She loves lofi beats, electro-tech beats, and all kinds as she keeps her playlists running while she works, claiming it helps her focus. Including noise, which Soap is good at it.

Niamh experiments with Irish recipes and enjoys cooking for friends, even if she has to take over since she knows Soap is a terrible cook.

Fantasy and mystery novels are her favorites, including comics since she reads it on her free time.

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Likes

Outsmarting enemies with creative strategies.

Strong coffee to fuel long coding sessions.

Honest and straightforward communication.

Playful banter with her teammates.

Music that matches the intensity of her work.

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Dislikes

Being underestimated because of her technical role.

Doesn't like the silence

Recklessness or carelessness that jeopardizes missions.

Bureaucracy and red tape slowing progress.

Dishonesty or betrayal.

Overly rigid plans that lack flexibility.

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Teammates in Task Force 141

Niamh shares unique and close relationships with each member of Task Force 141, who quickly come to see her as a core part of their team.

John Price: Niamh deeply respects Price's leadership and tactical brilliance.

She appreciates that he values her technical expertise and trusts her judgment in high-pressure situations.

Their relationship is professional but warm, with Niamh (sometime) stepping in as a voice of reason for him.

Johnny "Soap" MacTavish: As her husband, Soap is Niamh's biggest supporter and closest companion.

Their playful banter and mutual admiration create a strong and loving bond. Soap's humor perfectly balances Niamh's sharper edges, while Niamh keeps Soap grounded with her intelligence and pragmatism.

Simon "Ghost" Riley: Niamh and Ghost share a mutual respect based on their professionalism to the mission.

While Ghost remains reserved, he admires Niamh's ability to outthink their enemies, and she appreciates his calm and composed demeanor in the field. Their interactions are brief but marked by quiet trust.

Kyle "Gaz" Garrick: Niamh and Gaz share an easygoing friendship fueled by quick-witted exchanges and a shared sense of humor.

Gaz respects Niamh's technical skills and often turns to her for insight, while Niamh admires Gaz's calm and thoughtful approach to missions. Their camaraderie often lightens tense moments for the team.

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Other Relationship

Kate Laswell: Niamh and Laswell share a professional relationship rooted in mutual respect.

Niamh values Laswell's ability to navigate the political complexities of their missions, while Laswell trusts Niamh to provide the team with the technological edge they need.

While they occasionally disagree on protocol, their shared dedication to the mission keeps their partnership strong.

Charlotte "Charlie" Daniels: Outside the team, Niamh and Charlie have developed a supportive friendship.

Niamh admires Charlie's intelligence and resilience, often exchanging witty banter with her.

Niamh is also supportive of Charlie's relationship with Price, offering advice and encouragement when needed while teasing her about "taming the old man" as well.

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Her relationship with Soap

Niamh and Soap share a playful, deep, and loving relationship.

Soap's humor and charm balance Niamh's sharp wit and occasional seriousness, creating a dynamic filled with teasing and unwavering support.

While they love to poke fun at each other, they're protective and always have each other's backs.

Niamh admires Soap's bravery and ability to lift the team's spirits, while Soap constantly brags about Niamh's brilliance, proud of her role in the team's success.