David Sarif

While Sarif Industries is mentioned as the corporation where Jensen worked prior to the events of Human Revolution, no specific biographical data about David Sarif himself is included.

Quick Facts

Role: Founder and CEO of Sarif Industries
Affiliation: Sarif Industries
First appearance: Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Lore & Background

The narrative describes how Illuminati member Hugh Darrow subverted plans to place biochip limitations on augmented people by broadcasting a signal from the Arctic research base Panchaea, causing mass chaos known as the Aug Incident.

Reader's Guide

It focuses on Adam Jensen's role in Mankind Divided as a double agent equipped with advanced augmentations who navigates the divided world of 2029. Jensen's use of Praxis Kits, stealth mechanics, and combat options, but provides no instructions or strategic information regarding interacting with or understanding David Sarif within any game context.

Did You Know?

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided was released in August 2016 for Windows, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.
The game is set two years after Human Revolution in the year 2029.
Breach mode was later released as a free, standalone product separate from the main campaign.
Human Revolution composer Michael McCann returned to write the score alongside newcomers Sascha Dikiciyan and Ed Harrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Sarif's role in Deus Ex?

As the head of Sarif Industries, he was responsible for developing augmentation technology and leading the team that created Adam Jensen. His leadership defined the early relationship between augmented individuals and corporate interests prior to the Aug Incident.

Did David Sarif have augmentations?

Yes, David Sarif utilized neural implants as part of his own augmentation status. This personal investment in the technology underscores his dedication to the field that eventually led to the societal divide seen in 2029.