The hellhound typically appears as a jet black German Shepherd-like canine with glowing red eyes and, when its mouth is open, a reddish glow emitting from its throat. It is prized as a guard dog both for its fearsome appearance as well as for its intelligence and ability to follow relatively complex commands. In combat, the hellhound's bite is vicious, and some have been observed breathing a jet of superheated air and flame for a distance of a few meters. Instinct: to sound the alarm

• Guard its territory

Elite corporate security isn't something that every megacorp has, but when you go up against an AAA, you better expect to see some high-speed, low-drag operators who'll be called in to deal with problems like runners. Instinct: To protect the facility

• Neutralize intruders
• Call for backup