Bill Taggart

Lore & Background

William Taggart is introduced as the founder of the Humanity Front, an organization that opposes the use of mechanical augmentations. He argues that augmentations create a dangerous social divide and that humanity should reject them in favor of natural human abilities. Taggart is a charismatic speaker and appears in public broadcasts to promote his message. During the events of Human Revolution, he becomes involved in the conspiracy surrounding the attack on Sarif Industries and the development of a way to end Neuropozyne dependence. Taggart's true allegiance is to the Illuminati, and he works to manipulate events to further their goals. He ultimately reveals that he was part of a plan to discredit augmentation technology by causing a catastrophic incident, using Hugh Darrow's broadcast to trigger a global panic. Depending on the player's choices, Taggart can be confronted and killed, or allowed to continue his work.

In Their Own Story

The rain lashed against the reinforced glass of the Montreal office, blurring the neon skyline into streaks of blue and crimson. Taggart adjusted his glasses, the datapad in his hand glowing softly with security logs that refused to make sense. He looked up at Jensen, seeing not just a weapon being rebuilt, but a man trying to find his footing. 'We have time,' he said quietly, though the sirens outside were growing louder. 'Just enough to secure the data before they breach the perimeter.'

Reader's Guide

William Taggart is a central figure in the conspiracy that drives the plot of Human Revolution. As the founder of the Humanity Front, he publicly opposes augmentation technology, but his true role is as a member of the Illuminati. He works with other conspirators, including Hugh Darrow and Zhao Yun Ru, to orchestrate a plan that will turn the world against augmentations. Taggart's key moment comes during the final act of the game, when he reveals his involvement in the plot to use Darrow's broadcast to trigger a global panic. Players can choose to confront Taggart in his office at the Humanity Front headquarters. Depending on the player's actions, Taggart can be killed or spared. If spared, he continues to advocate for his cause, but his reputation is tarnished by the revelation of his conspiracy. Taggart's character highlights the themes of manipulation and the use of fear to control society, as well as the moral ambiguity of the augmentation debate.

Did You Know?

• William Taggart is the founder of the Humanity Front, an anti-augmentation group.
• Taggart is revealed to be a member of the Illuminati, working to manipulate public opinion against augmentations.
• He is involved in a plan with Hugh Darrow and Zhao Yun Ru to trigger a global panic using Darrow's broadcast.
• Depending on player choices, Taggart can be killed or allowed to continue his work after his conspiracy is exposed.
• Taggart's character is a key figure in the game's exploration of transhumanism and the power of megacorporations.