Moneypenny

Lore & Background

Moneypenny is a staple of the James Bond franchise, and in the GoldenEye 007 video game, she is faithfully adapted as the efficient and slightly flirtatious secretary to M. Her in-game presence is limited to the mission briefing room, where Bond meets her before each operation. She is depicted as a professional who maintains a warm, teasing rapport with Bond, a dynamic that mirrors the films. In the game's narrative, she is the conduit through which Bond receives his orders, often accompanied by a subtle smile or a knowing glance that suggests a long-standing, affectionate working relationship.

In Their Own Story

The briefing room hummed with the low buzz of fluorescent lights. Moneypenny didn't look up from her terminal as the door hissed open. '007,' she said, a faint smile playing at the corner of her mouth. 'M's waiting. But first...' She tapped a key, and a holographic map of a frozen Siberian facility shimmered into existence. 'Your target is a stolen satellite control system. Try not to break anything this time.' Bond leaned against the desk. 'When have I ever?' She finally met his gaze, arching an eyebrow. 'Do you want the list chronologically or alphabetically?'

Reader's Guide

Moneypenny is a non-playable character who appears exclusively in the mission briefing sequences of GoldenEye 007. Her primary function is to deliver the mission briefing, which includes the objectives, background story, and often a hint about the level's layout or special items. She is encountered in the MI6 headquarters hub area, where the player can walk up to her desk to trigger the briefing. There is no direct interaction beyond selecting to begin a mission; she does not provide gameplay assistance or combat support. Her role is purely narrative, serving as the game's way of framing each level within the larger plot. Players will see her before every mission, and her dialogue helps set the tone—whether it's a tense infiltration or a more lighthearted romp. She is a key part of the game's atmosphere, bridging the gap between the player and the world of espionage.

Did You Know?

• The source does not specify a first name for Moneypenny in *GoldenEye 007*; the first name Eve was introduced in the film *Skyfall* (2012).
• In the films, Moneypenny holds the rank of second officer in the Women's Royal Naval Service, as stated in *You Only Live Twice* (1967).
• The source notes that in the novels, Bond has his own secretary, Loelia Ponsonby and later Mary Goodnight, whose lines were often transferred to Moneypenny for the films.