Steampunker

The Steampunker is a Hardmode NPC. She will appear once you've defeated at least one Mechanical Boss and you have a vacant house for her. If threatened by enemies, she will defend herself using the Clockwork Assault Rifle.

Names
The Steampunker may have any of the following names:

Trivia

 * Steampunk is a sci-fi/fantasy term used to describe a subculture that incorporates technology and aesthetic designs inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.
 * The Steampunker was sprited by former artist William Data AKA Waffles.
 * One of the Steampunker's possible names, Whitney, is also the name of Cenx, a Terraria developer and Redigit's wife.
 * The name Minerva may be a reference to the Roman goddess of handicrafts and wisdom.
 * The Steampunker occasionally talks about becoming an air pirate. Air pirates are a staple of the steampunk genre.

Quotes

 * "I like your... gear. Does it come in brass?"
 * "Be it what it would, a jetpack would suit you nicely!"
 * "Oy, whatchu got in you jiminy fluffer?"
 * "Show me some gears!"
 * "Should I become an air pirate? I've considered becoming an air pirate."

When Cyborg is present:
 * "I'm mighty curious about that fellow. By what manner of consumption does he maintain such locomotion?"

When Pirate is present:
 * "That captain fellow seems to me to be 'pretty well over the bay' if you know what I mean!" [sic]

During a Blood Moon:
 * "I'm feeling a bit peevish as of late, so enough with your palaver you ragamuffin!"

History

 * 1.2 (console version): Introduced.

Steampunker