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I'll make the pull request into development branch for it, it's up to Skull if he wants to merge it from there. You all have to also note that this is just an "alternative" title so it doesn't mean heads of staff are forced to use it. If it is confusing newer players they should check the crew manifest more often to see who is in the command positions. On another note, I have finished this and am making the pull request now.

Yeah this should be closed, it's been merged into the development branch already and I'm excited as all heck to start eating as a Vaurca

He has my full support, OOC and IC he's great to have around, and does some great spriting.

This was exactly my thought as well. I'm just waiting for more input before actually making the PR on github for it.

If there isn't a Chief Medical Officer aboard the virologist can't open virus sample crates, and this is really a bummer. They just need their own access even if they're an alt title of the medical doctor, this will help them actually continue their research without having to wait all round for the CMO or another head of staff.

You need to go into config/example and move all the files in their into Config folder. Next you should be opening Dream Daemon directly in byond, then opening your .dmb in there running it in trusted mode, It'll save you from having to press yes to all the security checks.

I see Ashley in xenobiology all the time, she's always polite and helpful I see no reasons for Elohi Adanvdo to not be able to play Tajaran. +1 from me.

I have a question, how old can an IPC be? I mean could they stay kicking forever if they're maintained?

That was my Vaurca application a few days ago, thank you for the positive though.

I have nothing but good things to say about Aito, we role play with each other in Research on a daily basis, and he shows nothing but competence and skills in each field he pursues. I'm giving this a heavy +1 and think he's definitely ready for his first alien white list.

Alright I haven't actually met your characters so this is neutral for now, but I just wanted to say your fiance has an amazing skill, talk her into coming to sprite for Aurora

BYOND Key: ArcBot Character Names: Jack Davidson, Ka'Akaix'Reed Zo'ra, Jessica Brooks, E.L.L.I.E(pAI) Species you are applying to play: IPC What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt): Exempt? Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes, I have read it. Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph format. One paragraph minimum per question Why do you wish to play this specific race: I wish to play IPC so I can work on my synthetic role-playing, I usually play organic characters besides my pAI Ellie. I would play cyborg but they can't use their hands like an IPC can so they only can complete minimal tasks. Their physiology is also really interesting to me, there's so many ways you can roleplay an IPC character, from one that is mass distributed with thousands of others by a corporation, to one that is created as a project or for a specific purpose.(Not going to name them all, these are just my favorite two.) Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: There are a few factors that make this species different then role-playing a human, the main being they're fully synthetic. They feel no need for sleep, food, emotion, pain. They don't have to worry about outbreaks of viruses, or leaks of phoron. When damaged they are much easier to repair then an organic only requiring cable coil and a welding tool. (Or nanopaste to fix all) Character Name: Rusty Please provide a short backstory for this character, approximately 2 paragraphs Rusty started out as an idea from an xenobiologist named Jonathan Whim in 2432. Dr Whim was tired of constantly needing to visit medical bay because of accidents while transferring his slimes into another pen. Knowing the slimes fed off of organic species he wanted to create Rusty, a fully synthetic IPC to do this task for him. Having a great friendship with the roboticist Leon, he asked if he would be able to create Rusty once he aquires the parts. Getting the money needed for the parts on his salary alone wasn't going to cut it, so he had to go to Idris Incorporated and talk his way into a large loan with a promise that the IPC would work under NanoTrasen free of charge until the loan was paid off. After Idris wrote up the contract and Dr Whim signed he immediately had Leon order the parts needed and had him get to work right away. Months went by and Leon still hadn't finished up Rusty, Dr Whim couldn't wait for it to just be done, and meet his new friend. One day near the end of the shift Leon called Dr Whim down to robotics, ready to show him the first prototype of Rusty. When Dr Whim laid his eyes on Rusty he was very excited, everything he pictured in his head was right in front of him. Not wanting to wait another day to come back and try it out he had Leon activate it, and start up his processors. Dr Whim hid in xenobiology until the transfer shuttle had left the station and when it did he got right to work. Injecting a grey slime core with phoron and getting out of the pen, he asked Rusty to feed, watch, and then move the baby slimes into separate pens when they split. While Dr Whim was observing Rusty transferring the slimes just as he thought when they latched onto Rusty it showed no effect and he was able to carry on as if nothing was happening. From then on all Dr Whim had to do was extract the slime cores while Rusty would maintain the population. Dr Whim passed away from unknown reasons in 2456 after maintaining Rusty for twenty four years, with an unpaid loan from Idris Incorporated Rusty became their property. He was sent to work for NanoTrasen aboard one of the many Research stations in Tau Ceti as an xenobiologist. Placed on the NSS Antlia, and working there for two years he was transferred without notice to the NSS Exodus where he would continue to work until his creators debt was paid off. What do you like about this character? I like how he started out as an idea from Dr Whim and evantually became a reality, once he got the loan he needed and Rusty was able to start working off the debt. Even after Dr Whim passed away, Rusty became property of Idris Incorporated and continued working for NanoTrasen. Getting tossed around a couple stations in his lifetime, meeting many new people. How would you rate your role-playing ability? I would rate my roleplaying good but needing improvement as always. I can roleplay, it's just about HOW I roleplay my characters. I feel with Jack I do a much better job then I did as Tom by far, and I really think I have the roleplay ability for this species. Notes: Thanks for taking the time to read this.

I'm all for Nat getting trial moderator, they're one of the nicest people I've met on Aurora. +1

I know I've had bad encounters with Zairjah, mainly him doing what ever the fuck he wants and not caring while in Research. Though recently when I see Zairjah in Research he has been a bit nicer, and actually helps out so I'll give you +1. You can roleplay, you just have a mean IPC who I'm not really fond of.

I don't understand the lore for Dionaea all that much but I know Lemon is a good role-player, I love PAL when he's in Research, can always count on him to help you out with anything you need. +1

I see Nina a lot, usually in xenobiology crying for help because she's fallen out of her wheel chair xD She's always IC and roleplays great, so +1 from me.

hmm, I just want to put my two cents on here. I just observed Carl as an engineer who inject himself with a random syringe he found, then decided to take a disposal ride leading to his death... Not sure if you're ready to role play another species yet.. -1 for now but I'll change it if I see improvement.

I added a new character to my characters list. I made her today, she's an engineering apprentice named Jessica.

I'm personally taking over this and will make the PR in a few hours, then it's up to Skull if he merges it or not.

I edited the backstory of OP, does it seem more realistic now? It's what I'll keep it as until the app's decision is made.

Oh, I thought lab assistants is what you do if you don't have education but want to learn in that field. That's the reason I stated it, otherwise how else would I be able to play a Vaurca in research if they only were discovered by humans 2 years ago, and a PhD takes much longer then that to aquire.

As for the years, yes sorry I get it mixed up all the time, maybe I can switch it to after six months or maybe even four? As for the working as an xenoarcheologist, I stated I was a Lab Assistant to one, is that not alright? Edit: Also my head of staff application was not denied, re-read the final post saying it was closed at my Request because I wanted to make a completely new character who wasn't disrespectful and didn't help his co-workers.

BYOND Key: ArcBot Character Names: Jack Davidson, Jessica Brooks Species you are applying to play: I'm applying to play the Vaurca species. What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt):Hmm, I'm not entirely sure, maybe a dark grey. Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes while I was reading the other species lore. Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph format. One paragraph minimum per question Why do you wish to play this specific race: I have a few reasons I chose Vaurca for my first alien whitelist application. The main being that I would like to expand my room to roleplay a wider variety of species over time and this one seems so under utilized. I specifically like how you can play as bound or unbound, each having differences in the way you can roleplay the species. I also enjoy the fact they don't need a suit to go EVA, since my character is going to be an xenoarcheologist/anomalist. Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: You're an insect species based from the first moon of Sedantis I. Their main diet relying on their own genetically engineered fungus they grow. They also have mandibles which can be used as a means of self defense should you ever find yourself in harms way of an attacker. The speaking like a Vaurca is also a main difference in roleplay, since they are new to speaking Basic Tau Ceti. Character Name: Ka'Akaix'Keno Zo'ra Please provide a short backstory for this character, approximately 2 paragraphs:When Ka'Akaix'Keno Zo'ra was removed from his VR paradise, he had a very hard time adjusting, taking months to get use to it and start socializing with humans. When he finally did make the full transition and left his hive for Biesel, he had to start working on the NSS Exodus to cover his housing costs. His first day he was assigned as a lab assistant to an xenoarcheologist, running errands, and learning along the way. After working for a few months on the outpost, getting better at speaking Basic Ka'Akaix'Keno Zo'ra was ready for a new job in the science department which interacted with the human crew more often. That's when he decided to become a lab assistant for a scientist, who operated Research and Development. He was mainly the receptionist taking orders, and making sure no contraband is handed out. During quiet shifts is when he learned to deconstruct and upgrade items and machines around the station from his mentor. Never forgetting about his hive, sending them any new knowledge he's learned along the way through the Network. What do you like about this character? Hmm, well I like that this character would be an unbound Vaurca, and a scientist who focuses on RnD and Xenoarcheology. I also enjoy that he doesn't actually live with his hive, rather in Biesel on the promise of housing as long as he worked on the NSS Exodus. How would you rate your role-playing ability? I would rate my roleplaying good but needing some improvement. Notes:

+1 from me, even though I find Sunny annoying You seem dedicated to Aurora, and show of some of your sprites time to time in OOC.

Alright, I've adjusted my attitude and am ready to roleplay a respectable, helping co-worker in the Science department. Please try to keep your eyes out for Jack Davidson, and once again I apologize to anyone I may have made mad OOC.