The Stryker

Hi and thanks for applying, I have some concerns regarding the application. Don’t think about this question in terms of in-game mechanics but instead in societal differences in lore. Think about what would change if you had to write an IPC versus a human character. What is so unique to IPCs that you cannot create the same character concept as a human? Could you expand more on how an IPC thinks? Why are IPCs purely logical? Since an IPC is built to fulfill a certain purpose, how does this affect the way they view the world? How do learning and datapacks work? How does an IPC expand its definition of self-preservation? I also have some questions for the character application. I’m not asking you to answer every question for the next application, but instead I think that by answering them yourself, they can help to flesh out your character. How have all the events that have occurred affected Theta’s personality? You mentioned that Theta is a staunch Anti-Solarian, but how does this affect its behavior? How does Theta treat Solarians, especially given that the Horizon has so many of them? Was Theta sold to NanoTrasen by Zeng-Hu? Why do they have a baseline frame instead of a Zeng-Hu Mobility frame? Why did Theta practice its mimicry with NanoTrasen staff? What is Theta’s plan to gain freedom? For general feedback, you can expand on the background of the character a lot more by explaining the reasons behind their actions. For example, why does Theta have so much free time? How does Theta get to watch Greek plays as an owned IPC? Greek plays are 3,000 years old at this point, so why does it choose this method to understand people? You don’t have to answer for every hobby, but a big part of playing an IPC character is being able to explain every action they take with logic or past experiences. You are welcome to reapply in two weeks. There’s improvement here from the previous application, but I think it could be cleaned up with a little more time on the server and engagement with the rest of the IPC community. Feel free to approach me or another member of the IPC team for feedback or join the lore Discord. From my experience, asking for a second opinion from another community member tends to help out a lot.

Just some final questions for the application. SPLYCE was recently activated. Do you have a precise age to align with their inexperience? Why was SPLYCE created to eventually transition into the Research Director role as opposed to being designed for the role immediately? What does SPLYCE provide that an IPC with similar datapacks does not? What does SPLYCE offer that a human researcher does not? Is there a reason SPLYCE was programmed to speak like this, especially given the context of a corporate and professional setting?

Apologies for the delay here. Could you expand a little bit more on how SPLYCE was treated and what experience they've faced thus far? I understand SPLYCE is very young, but past their interactions with Marcus, they must have some conception of how the world works, or at least their own thoughts and takes on the situation they find themselves in.

Hi and thanks for applying. Unfortunately, there are some concerns for the application. Could you expand on this more from the lore aspect? How do IPCs learn? How do IPCs develop a personality? How are they treated? Additionally, there are some major concerns over Emily's backstory. How was Emily treated at their place of work? An IPC's personality and behavior is heavily affected by their early years. A minor detail, but what company was Emily built by, and which company did they work for? It seems unlikely that George was a veteran of the invasion of Biesel, as he would have been 71 years old at the time. Which city on Biesel did Emily live in? Biesel does not have any cities where PMCG engages in open warfare against rival PMCs. In general, the application does not explain tell enough about Emily as a person and has a backstory that seems unlikely in the setting. For now, the application is denied, but feel free to reapply in three days and contact myself or any member of the team if you have concerns or questions.

Hi and thanks for applying, just some concerns for the application. Could you expand a bit more on this section? You nailed self-preservation, but could you talk about how IPCs learn new information. How are IPCs treated in other parts of the Spur? What rights does an IPC typically have? There are some concerns regarding the character backstory as well. Dr. S.P.L.Y.C.E seems like an unusual name for an IPC. Aside from simply calling an IPC "Dr.", it's in all-caps. Does it stand for anything? SPLYCE has a very energetic way of speaking - is there any reason they talk like this? What other influences does Marcus Hale have on SPLYCE. Do they still stay in contact, even if SPLYCE is on the Horizon? In general, the application needs to talk more about why SPLYCE is the way he is. What influences, either in their programming or their lived experiences, have lead to the state of their personality at present?

Thanks for applying, just some initial questions for Bottlefish's backstory. Why is Bottlefish apprehensive of the spiritual aspects of the Trinary Perfection? What is Bottlefish's present relationship with Trinary Perfection? Do they consider themselves a member of the faithful?

Hi and thanks for applying, just some concerns for the application. Could you give an example of how an IPC might learn a skill, and how treatment of IPCs differs throughout the Spur? Did Pascal face any discrimination after it moved to the Alaena? It feels a little optimistic for an IPC in the Alliance to go from being assaulted to being a "valuable advisor". What was Pascal's day to day like while having this job? How did it find life on Silversun, especially with thirty years, an incredible amount of time for an IPC, passing?

Good day and thanks for applying! Just some questions and concerns for the application to start. Could you expand some more on this section? How are IPCs treated in the setting? You touch on this somewhat in the backstory, but how would an IPC go about forming their own identity? M0 seems to have had a very free and luxurious life for an IPC built in Burzsia which runs contrary to the themes of that system. What did M0 think about the treatment of IPCs in Burzsia? Was M0 ever subject to the cruel treatment present in Burzsia? You also mentioned that M0 was surviving on the streets and barely making ends meet. Which planet did M0 live on in this period? This would go a long way in determining what sort of lifestyle she had.

Hi, after reviewing the questions I have some follow-ups. Did RMR have a factory designation? Part of my initial concern with the application was that the timing seemed off (like it was given at the factory). Does RMR express their Exclusionist views openly? Who replaced RMR's battery when it was still on Mars? You raise a valid point with a lack of chargers versus batteries but IPCs are modular enough to take power from something like an APC for instance. This opens a can of worms narratively as it involves more people in the process of keeping RMR alive. As for my question regarding Reade, my concern from a narrative standpoint is that after leaving Mars, going to District 11, what was so lucrative about Mars that they had to go back to it to make money, and then go back to Biesel for the residency card, and then go to Reade?

Hi, thanks for applying. I have some questions for the application. Why is joining Trinary Perfection considered a mad action? How might an IPC rationalize joining the movement? Who was in charge of naming Rejuvenation of Melted Rust? It doesn't fall in line with typical human naming conventions. Why would RMR have to go around trying to replace its batteries? Wouldn't it be better if it could just try to find a place to charge? When did the IAC pick RMR up? Why would the IAC drop RMR off at the Trinary Perfection instead of trying to find an owner, or even seizing the IPC themselves to help them with their work? Why did RMR develop Exclusionist views? Why would RMR go back to Mars then back to Reade again, even if it meant employment, after the experience of Violet Dawn? Why not just continue working on Reade or with the diona?

Hello and thanks for applying. I have some concerns for the application. Could you expand a bit more on how an IPC thinks and what shapes an IPC to behave the way they are? Additionally, could you expand the backstory and how recent events may or may not have affected the character? The backstory feels like it describes the Alis series more than it does Alis 205 herself. 2466 to 2467 is enough time for some aspects of the character to be created. What does she think of the people around her? How have her (admittedly) brief experiences affected her views?

Hi and thanks for applying, the application is a good starting point but it could use a bit more nuance. You mentioned in "What makes role-playing this species different" that the main hook of IPCs is growing and being adaptable, but arguably this applies to humans too. What makes an IPC's adaptability and growth based on surroundings different from that of a human? In line with this, can you discuss how NETZACH's time in the Southern Wildlands affected them? How do they behave on a regular basis, how do they view humanity? How do they view the concept of freedom? Why are they more loyal to their handler than the company?

Application accepted.

Hi, thanks for applying and apologies for the delay. I just have some concerns for the application. Could you expand on role-playing an IPC? I think you sufficiently cover how IPCs are treated but the application could be expanded by discussing positronic brains, how IPCs learn, and more. Additionally, the backstory does a good job of explaining how the traumatic loss of Sable's partner affected their worldview but could you expand more on how living in Biesel affected them before hand? The application doesn't have an age, which is a loss as an IPC can behave very differently depending on how old they are simply because of how many things and facets of society they would have experienced, as opposed to simply relying on their base programming.

This application is accepted.