Asked our artist to sketch something based on the Linux logo.
I work on a game which is set in a very light cyberpunk setting. It's not classic cyberpunk, cyber-fantasy would be a better name, but unfortunately that's not a thing.
Anyway, the game has many 'playful' references to IT and technological concepts. They aren't very serious. I repeat, the game is very light in its tone (it's a hard game, though).
So, I gave our concept artist the Linux logo as a reference and also included the original Tux reference from Wikipedia (the one with a fish), and this is the result.
I have one question. My original intention was to name this enemy Linus (and yes, this is an enemy, the game is non-violent, and to defeat enemies you upload data into them). Almost all enemies in the game have human names, so it would fit. But at the same time, I'm afraid it might come across as something disrespectful.
Like, the reference is too direct. It doesn't really help that I'm an outsider to Linux culture and my knowledge about Linus comes down to one TED Talk and some memes.
It's a nuanced topic. Like, naming a boss Gabe is fine, because gamers love Gabe and there are a ton of memes produced about him daily, so it wouldn't matter and it's been done many times already. Naming the boss Elon, on the other hand, is at least a bit dangerous, I think, because it is (or it was) political and polarizing (I'm not from the US, so don't read to much into this). So basically, I would appreciate some input regarding the name. I don't want to come off rude or trigger anyone.
I don't want to use Tux because that would be a direct reference, and we don't do that. Maybe someone can suggest a good alternative name? Adam could work because it sounds like 'admin' a bit (has the same letters). Adam the Penguin makes perfect sense to me. But I don't think Adam sound nerdy or "advanced' enough.