Neomilitarism



"Deadly elegance without ostentation. Corporate, militaristic fashion, mostly seen in the wealthier parts of town. "Substance over style" - that's the motto."

Neo-Militarism is one of the four styles seen in Cyberpunk 2077. Neo-Militarism is separated from the austerity of Entropism by its sleek and domineering aesthetic. It's power dressing for the already powerful, and has an air of practical luxury. Unsurprisingly, this pillar also includes the various organized militias of Night City, who wield their imposing appearance as a weapon of intimidation.

Behind the scenes
"SUBSTANCE OVER STYLE

Neomilitarism, our third style chronologically, adds a layer of deadly elegance and corporate, militaristic fashion to the stylistic mix of its predecessors. It is mostly encountered in the wealthier parts of the city, especially corporate zones and business districts. This style is epitomized by the catchphrase “substance over style,” according to which products should be forceful, functional and high-quality rather than flashy. Neomilitarism’s distinctive features are its cold, threatening elegance and formality, highlighted by the visible presence of militaristic accents.

Historically, Neomilitarism has its roots in the crisis that followed the Fourth Corporate War. The devastation that came on the heels of that conflict hit everyone hard, corporations and governments included. Once the dust settled and countries began more or less successful attempts to restore their authority, megacorporations like Arasaka and Militech saw an opportunity to carve out their own empires. They leapt into the fray and emerged holding a bigger hunk of the pie than ever before. Thus began a new era, one marked by Neomilitarism--a style that came to symbolize recovery and redoubled corporate dominance."

- Cyberpunk 2077 Artbook