The Stryker

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.

Hi, thanks for applying! I just have some concerns and questions for the application. Could you expand a bit more on how IPCs learn new things or adopt certain ideals? Additionally, could you give certain examples of how IPCs are treated by organics across human space? Is there any reason Kayra/Ceryn was given a full name as opposed to a designation? Sol in particular takes a more hardline approach to IPCs, viewing them as property and being one of the only places in our setting where IPCs have no chance to be given equal rights. Additionally, why did Ceryn change their name and why was this allowed? Additionally, why was Kayra reluctant to name her captors? How did she come to prioritize other people over herself? It's fine not to explain these things in-character, but it's important to be able to explain them OOCly. Is there any place in particular in the CRZ she was deployed? Why was she even ambushed and kidnapped? These details could help flesh out the character. Finally, does anything remain of her behavior after being wiped?

Hello and thanks for applying. Unfortunately, we are denying your application due to a number of concerns. This section needs to discuss self-preservation more, and talk about how an IPC character can learn information and evolve beyond their programming and original purpose. It can also talk about their treatment in certain areas of the setting. GYURZA sees a lot of combat service but the application fails to discuss where they were built and where they were deployed, thus missing crucial details of why they were treated well even in a megacorporation notorious for its harsh treatment of IPCs. The character could be fleshed out more by talking about why it behaves the way it does - why is it obsessed with weaponry? Does it care about death? What sort of treatment does it receive from its human handlers? These are questions that need to be considered with a backstory. Overall, the character's military past is unfeasible for an application and we recommend starting over with a new, less conflict-focused character.

Hi, thanks for applying! Just some concerns for the application. Could you expand on this section a bit more? How would an IPC learn something such as social behavior? 11 years is a long time for a shell to be alive? How has their worldview shifted from when they were first built? Additionally, although the backstory provides sufficient detail as to the conditions of their life, how do Itzcoatl behave? What's its personality like? What brings this character to the Horizon?

Hi, thanks for applying! You mentioned that IPCs never do things without a reason. Could you describe how an IPC might learn certain behaviors? How do they take things from certain cultures? Alright, there's a lot to unpack here. One thing I suppose is why would RS4-Chukar engage in an affair with his wife? Where did Chukar pick up the idea for romantic love? Why did Chukar engage despite knowing the consequences? How did the affair affect Chukar, both during and after it ended? In general, I would say that 9 years with the family has huge impacts on the character, and the way it ended was especially abrupt, so the effects should be discussed more. How does RS4-Chukar behave? What are their mannerisms like? Additionally, what is Chukar's current occupation? What does Chukar believe in? Is this belief informed by their production as an Elyran shell?

Hi, thanks for applying! The ruling exists primarily because Konyanger culture and Konyanger IPCs prioritize integration of IPCs into society. Could you expand a bit more on this? How are IPC brains more logical than human brains? What are some examples of discrimination that IPCs face? What made Luo lean on an anti-corporate focus, especially in the highly hierarchical society of Konyang? What drove them to spotlight the Trinary Perfection in their content? How does Luo reconcile their anti-corporate past with getting a job with the SCC? How has this affected the content they create?

Could you describe how CH-3FFFF behaves in a number of scenarios, such as their day to day routine? How about interacting with other people?

Hi, thanks for applying! You mentioned that IPCs have different ways of communicating, or are inept at social cues. Can you provide some examples, especially in the case of your character? Could you expand a bit more on their time before they were sold? Their early surroundings could have informed their initial perceptions of life.

The position of the Synth Team on this is that Hazels are products that are bought and sold. If you buy a car and give it a new paintjob, change out the engine, adds a spoiler, what have you, it isn't the same car components-wise, but that doesn't stop you from calling it a Toyota, etc. Copyright would only kick in if someone else were manufacturing these Hazels. It would be different if Hazel Electromotive were leasing out these shells, but the name of these IPCs is already out of the company's hands, especially when they're free.

Many different ways to go about this, the most important thing is that an IPC character can explain all their actions in a logical fashion. Others can disagree with me but a Hazel being in the corporate offices might work better. You could just have them working in a local Einstein-owned company since the KRC was formed by the nationalization of Einstein Engines assets after independence. As for character behavior, could you provide some concrete examples of how she behaves before and after the Crisis? It's important for the application to get a sense of how the character behaves and why they behave the way they do.

Could you expand on this question a little bit more? Particularly in the realm of self-preservation? You touch on it briefly, but how has losing everything she's ever known affected her behavior? Additionally, why would a high-end Hazel be assigned to janitorial duty in a warehouse complex?

Hi, thanks for applying and apologies for the delay. Just some concerns for the app. Could you expand a bit more on this? You mention self-preservation but can you provide more nuance for that? Additionally, are there any differences to the way IPCs behave compared to humans, or at least the way they think? The detail is the backstory is excellent and incorporates the recent lore into it.