BYOND Key: Captain Gecko
Character Names: Romeo Watari (Scientist), Dagga Bloedwurm (Lab Assistant), Sunette Jagter (Freelance Journalist), Narrator WINGMAN (pAI)
Species you are applying to play: Unathi
What color do you plan on making your first alien character: Light Orange/Yellow ("Sand Colored")
Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes.
Why do you wish to play this specific race: I really want to play as an alien, most importantly, a Unathi. I am very interested in playing a character that comes with different mechanics (but not too different, so I doubt I'd be interested in playing a Dionae or a Vaurca anytime soon), but also different ways to express themselves as I am also interested in roleplaying as much as possible. Other than the fact that I just love reptiles in general, I'd rather play a Unathi because I am very interested in the way they think and interact with others.
Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: As I said, I am very interested in playing a character that thinks and acts differently. Other than taking into account the different mechanics like how to react to temperatures, their superior strength to most, etc. As a Unathi, may they be from the Hegemony, Dominia, or another place, is a strong and proud individual, proud brawlers of some sort, with their own culture and such an EPIC HISTORY. Most importantly to me, a Unathi comes with their own social cues, from the orientation of their head to show their mood, the tail thumping, how they call people by their ranks and how such apparently little things to humans like pointing at them can have stronger meaning to them... etc... etc... You get it.
Character Name: Sezrak Han'San
Please provide a short backstory for this character: Sezrak Han'San hatched in 2436 in the pirate ship Sel'Exis, also known as the Malediction, part of S’kraskin Seryo's fleet. Mere weeks after the day he hatched, along with his two brothers, Stanislav Olkhovsky, a human from a planet named Moroz contacted S'kraskin Seryo, and the rest is history. Kar'Sani Han'San, Sezrak's father, took part in the initial assault on Fisanduh. Kar'Sani was a highly respected raider, and later, soldier, as, after the official creation of the Empire of Dominia, he would enlist right away in the Imperial army. Years later, would come an even that would mark Sezrak and his brothers for life, and make them who they are today... In 2444, a superior officer insulted Kar'Sani Han'San, calling him useless, weak, and without honor. In response, Kar'Sani initiated a duel with his superior to defend his honor and won. Then, in a display of glory and strength, he enlisted voluntarily in the Tribunal Commandos. Kar'Sani Han'San survived 10 deployments, then proceeded to take part in 2 extra engagements before losing his left arm, and retiring. After this, Kar'Sani Han'San would get back in the Imperial army and become a superior officer, taking a role of leadership, rather than one of fighting.
Having such a father was a catalyst to Kar'Sani Han'San's three sons. All Unathis may aim for a life of honor and glory, but Sezrak and his brother saw their father do the impossible, just to show off his valorous, strong, and honor-bound he was, and they aimed to be like their father. However, the three brothers aimed to mimic their father in their own way... Kezka Han'San, the strongest of the three brothers simply assumed that to be as great as their father, he had to do what he did to prove his worth; and so, in 2454, at age 18, Kezka enlisted in the Tribunal Commandos despite the warnings of his family. He died during his first deployment. To this day, Sezrak refuses to mention his brother Kezka. The second brother, Naazix, deemed that his father's greatness came from his discipline, the values that made him a good soldier before all, and enlisted in the Imperial Army at age 18. He is still a soldier to this day. Sezrak, however, interpreted this greatness differently...
Surprisingly, especially for a Unathi, Sezrak didn't link his father's greatness to anything related to his strength or his military values. He rather interpreted this as pure bravery. Kar'Sani Han'San while a good soldier, wasn't physically or mentally exceptional for a Unathi, and if he made it to survive 12 deployments among the Tribunal Commandos after joining their ranks by himself, surely, more could be able to do such a thing. but those other ones who could be physically able to do such a thing weren't mentally fit... Said in another way, having the skills is a thing, but few have the balls to engage in such acts. Sezrak Han'San's father had the bravery to engage in what was supposed to be a suicidal career with no fear, looked at the death in the eye, and proceeded to challenge it 12 times before surviving. But Sezrak, there was worse, things more terrifying to challenge, the very thing that made death so intimidating: The unknown.
And so, to challenge the unknown, to prove his bravery, his honor, Sezrak Han'San engaged in a career that was strange to most Unathi, but legitimate and logical to him: Xeno-Research. At age 18, in 2454, Sezrak became a student at the Holy University of Domelkos. There weren't many courses that would allow Sezrak to access the career he was aiming for; in fact, there was only one at that time. In 2452, two years before Sezrak would begin his studies, Emperor Boleslaw Keeser entered talks with NanoTrasen Company, and after having banned the company from interacting with Dominia 5 years earlier, these new talks allowed NT to start trading with the Empire; among other things. This is why the Holy University of Domelkos allowed following an 8-year course called "Xeno-Archeology and Research for the Understanding of Anomalous and Alien Materials" (or XARUAAM), a course sponsored by Nanotrasen. The idea was that the course was free (as long as the student showed he had the interest and skills to be efficient and talented enough to stay in the course), but, by its end, would have the once students have to spend 8 years working for Nanotrasen in exchange.
Sezrak took the course, and 8 years later, in 2462, at 26, left with a PhD in the study of Anomalous Materials. He now stands ready to get to work, to prove what he is made of, if not to his father, to himself. He is now awaiting for Nanotrasen to tell him where his workplace will be. He heard someone mention the name of a station named "Aurora", but nothing is sure, and the decision lays in the hand of his higher-ups.
What do you like about this character? Sezrak could be described as "Scientifically Unathi". He is moved by the same reason that motivates many of his kin: Honor, Glory, Pride; yet, instead of proving it on the battlegrounds of through their noble blood, Sezrak proves it by manipulating unknown items that could vaporize anything in a 5-meter radius the moment they touch an atom of Oxygen. It wouldn't be rare to see Sezrak ready to sacrifice himself just to conclude the analysis of some 1200-year-old alien bowl. This also means that, despite, his choice of career, Sezrak is still animated by a warrior's heart, and would challenge anyone who would dare to insult his honor too much to a duel straight away. Note however that for a Unathi, even a Dominan one, Sezrak isn't so... Well, Dominian minded, mostly due to his 8 year-long course, sponsored by NT, which slightly introduced him to the galactic way of life. While rather mindful of synths, he doesn't seem to be overtly hostile to them.
Notes: As Sezrak just finished his studies, he is still relatively un-experienced, and will often look up to his co-workers and obey to them, treating them almost like military superiors if they are more experienced than him, and don't show themselves to be overtly hostile to him. Also I didn't mention it, but yes, obviously, he follows the words of the Holy Tribunal of Moroz; he is neither a zealot, nor hostile, but simply worships the godess as he has been raised to do so for all his life.
BYOND Key: Captain Gecko Character Names: Romeo Watari (Scientist), Dagga Bloedwurm (Lab Assistant), Sunette Jagter (Freelance Journalist), Narrator WINGMAN (pAI) Species you are applying to play: Unathi What color do you plan on making your first alien character: Light Orange/Yellow ("Sand Colored") Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes. Why do you wish to play this specific race: I really want to play as an alien, most importantly, a Unathi. I am very interested in playing a character that comes with different mechanics (but not too different, so I doubt I'd be interested in playing a Dionae or a Vaurca anytime soon), but also different ways to express themselves as I am also interested in roleplaying as much as possible. Other than the fact that I just love reptiles in general, I'd rather play a Unathi because I am very interested in the way they think and interact with others. Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: As I said, I am very interested in playing a character that thinks and acts differently. Other than taking into account the different mechanics like how to react to temperatures, their superior strength to most, etc. As a Unathi, may they be from the Hegemony, Dominia, or another place, is a strong and proud individual, proud brawlers of some sort, with their own culture and such an EPIC HISTORY. Most importantly to me, a Unathi comes with their own social cues, from the orientation of their head to show their mood, the tail thumping, how they call people by their ranks and how such apparently little things to humans like pointing at them can have stronger meaning to them... etc... etc... You get it. Character Name: Sezrak Han'San Please provide a short backstory for this character: Sezrak Han'San hatched in 2436 in the pirate ship Sel'Exis, also known as the Malediction, part of S’kraskin Seryo's fleet. Mere weeks after the day he hatched, along with his two brothers, Stanislav Olkhovsky, a human from a planet named Moroz contacted S'kraskin Seryo, and the rest is history. Kar'Sani Han'San, Sezrak's father, took part in the initial assault on Fisanduh. Kar'Sani was a highly respected raider, and later, soldier, as, after the official creation of the Empire of Dominia, he would enlist right away in the Imperial army. Years later, would come an even that would mark Sezrak and his brothers for life, and make them who they are today... In 2444, a superior officer insulted Kar'Sani Han'San, calling him useless, weak, and without honor. In response, Kar'Sani initiated a duel with his superior to defend his honor and won. Then, in a display of glory and strength, he enlisted voluntarily in the Tribunal Commandos. Kar'Sani Han'San survived 10 deployments, then proceeded to take part in 2 extra engagements before losing his left arm, and retiring. After this, Kar'Sani Han'San would get back in the Imperial army and become a superior officer, taking a role of leadership, rather than one of fighting. Having such a father was a catalyst to Kar'Sani Han'San's three sons. All Unathis may aim for a life of honor and glory, but Sezrak and his brother saw their father do the impossible, just to show off his valorous, strong, and honor-bound he was, and they aimed to be like their father. However, the three brothers aimed to mimic their father in their own way... Kezka Han'San, the strongest of the three brothers simply assumed that to be as great as their father, he had to do what he did to prove his worth; and so, in 2454, at age 18, Kezka enlisted in the Tribunal Commandos despite the warnings of his family. He died during his first deployment. To this day, Sezrak refuses to mention his brother Kezka. The second brother, Naazix, deemed that his father's greatness came from his discipline, the values that made him a good soldier before all, and enlisted in the Imperial Army at age 18. He is still a soldier to this day. Sezrak, however, interpreted this greatness differently... Surprisingly, especially for a Unathi, Sezrak didn't link his father's greatness to anything related to his strength or his military values. He rather interpreted this as pure bravery. Kar'Sani Han'San while a good soldier, wasn't physically or mentally exceptional for a Unathi, and if he made it to survive 12 deployments among the Tribunal Commandos after joining their ranks by himself, surely, more could be able to do such a thing. but those other ones who could be physically able to do such a thing weren't mentally fit... Said in another way, having the skills is a thing, but few have the balls to engage in such acts. Sezrak Han'San's father had the bravery to engage in what was supposed to be a suicidal career with no fear, looked at the death in the eye, and proceeded to challenge it 12 times before surviving. But Sezrak, there was worse, things more terrifying to challenge, the very thing that made death so intimidating: The unknown. And so, to challenge the unknown, to prove his bravery, his honor, Sezrak Han'San engaged in a career that was strange to most Unathi, but legitimate and logical to him: Xeno-Research. At age 18, in 2454, Sezrak became a student at the Holy University of Domelkos. There weren't many courses that would allow Sezrak to access the career he was aiming for; in fact, there was only one at that time. In 2452, two years before Sezrak would begin his studies, Emperor Boleslaw Keeser entered talks with NanoTrasen Company, and after having banned the company from interacting with Dominia 5 years earlier, these new talks allowed NT to start trading with the Empire; among other things. This is why the Holy University of Domelkos allowed following an 8-year course called "Xeno-Archeology and Research for the Understanding of Anomalous and Alien Materials" (or XARUAAM), a course sponsored by Nanotrasen. The idea was that the course was free (as long as the student showed he had the interest and skills to be efficient and talented enough to stay in the course), but, by its end, would have the once students have to spend 8 years working for Nanotrasen in exchange. Sezrak took the course, and 8 years later, in 2462, at 26, left with a PhD in the study of Anomalous Materials. He now stands ready to get to work, to prove what he is made of, if not to his father, to himself. He is now awaiting for Nanotrasen to tell him where his workplace will be. He heard someone mention the name of a station named "Aurora", but nothing is sure, and the decision lays in the hand of his higher-ups. What do you like about this character? Sezrak could be described as "Scientifically Unathi". He is moved by the same reason that motivates many of his kin: Honor, Glory, Pride; yet, instead of proving it on the battlegrounds of through their noble blood, Sezrak proves it by manipulating unknown items that could vaporize anything in a 5-meter radius the moment they touch an atom of Oxygen. It wouldn't be rare to see Sezrak ready to sacrifice himself just to conclude the analysis of some 1200-year-old alien bowl. This also means that, despite, his choice of career, Sezrak is still animated by a warrior's heart, and would challenge anyone who would dare to insult his honor too much to a duel straight away. Note however that for a Unathi, even a Dominan one, Sezrak isn't so... Well, Dominian minded, mostly due to his 8 year-long course, sponsored by NT, which slightly introduced him to the galactic way of life. While rather mindful of synths, he doesn't seem to be overtly hostile to them. Notes: As Sezrak just finished his studies, he is still relatively un-experienced, and will often look up to his co-workers and obey to them, treating them almost like military superiors if they are more experienced than him, and don't show themselves to be overtly hostile to him. Also I didn't mention it, but yes, obviously, he follows the words of the Holy Tribunal of Moroz; he is neither a zealot, nor hostile, but simply worships the godess as he has been raised to do so for all his life.