Aticius

All good, thank you. Let me know if a further expansion or clarification is warranted!

There is only one woman.

I'm sorry if this is confusing, I don't have an editor, but I do have a ton of thoughts. A huge chunk of my experience in SS13 is related to Engineering, and how it's evolved over time. Right now, the only mechanical distinction between AT and ENG is access regulated to Air Alarms, APCs and Lockers, and I think that is genuinely OK. These two jobs are absolutely not equally different and over time, they've both lost chunks of their identity to one another as time went on. Engineers getting access to PAPs and Scrubbers was perhaps the single biggest change that ever affected Baycode Engineering since... ever. And that's okay, really. Engineering as a concept is in a better spot now. The listed changes here; I do not think would be a meaningful addition or subtraction from either job. As things stand, Insulated Gloves not being a part of an Atmos Tech's kit is a genuine meme. It's such a glaring oversight in the safety equipment of their workplace and the amount of electrical work that Engineering does (i.e. Doors & Vendors) could entirely be justified as hobbyist in the far future of 2466. Increasing airlock access for Atmos Techs rather than tackle the root problem of "Listen, they need to get places that aren't going to be powered on all the time" isn't really a solution and neither is yoinking a QOL feature (RCON, i remember when we had to WALK there...) and a monitoring feature (Power Monitor). It wouldn't be unlike if half of Medical couldn't use the suit sensors. Atmos Techs having the Atmosphere Control console is different, in my opinion, because it can resolve an emergency remotely. There isn't really an equivalent for electricity; though an "Air Monitor" that lacks remote control wouldn't be unwelcome, I think. The more Engineering knows as a collective, the better they work. Instead, I think Engineering and Atmos Techs have historically benefited from doing a lot of the "Emergency" work of the other. I remember when ATs had to leave pumps in the old lobby of Exodus and they were screwed without it and to this day, Engineers have been doing back alley deals for their precious yellows just because doors and vendors are a headache. ATs have gotten many, many, many things since then, and Horizon currently has a bunch of things for them to poke at, maybe forever. With the loss of Leviathan, Engineering tangibly lost something (however infrequently it was used). Seperating AT and Engineering off of the Cool Big Things and letting them share the same pool of basic things they can do (i.e. build walls, windows, throw wires down and hack various things) is both anti-frustration and personally, important to having the jobs be fun without worrying that they're somehow breaking the rules by throwing down some floor tiling or fiddling with some wires that really ought to be simple in operation. In short; Engineering should handle high-power systems and Atmos should handle anything that involves a pipe, but the menial roundstart and random event work really shouldn't be anything split along lines. Give Engineering sole responsibility over Shields for now and consider adding their own thing to experiment with. Maybe several. The various "Engineery" things now aren't particularly exciting and I don't think anyone's gonna cheer that they can remotely touch substations; it's just a routine thing. Detracting from AT in this case would be a negative. And, since, it'll probably get brought up: I don't think merging the jobs is a good idea anymore, though it definitely was before NBT launched.

Why'd it have to be rats...

more lore, and less sanitized How did your character obtain this item?: Lun'azhak is one of the few scientists under Zavodskoi who's research and field aren't more suited for a lab, instead much more at home in the field and in a hostile environment. As a relative minority within Zavodskoi, few things fit her anatomy well or even comfortably. This specific suit was manufactured especially for her, prior to a long-term (5~ years) mission to a remote exoplanet for a long-term analysis of the world as reliable and bespoke equipment is only natural for missions to locations without consistent resupply and there is a noted shortage in Sinta-specific equipment, making this Vorobey a one-off production for a rising star; though not necessarily for free. She's stuck paying it (though comfortably) for the next long while Why is your character bringing this item to work?: Given the suit's relative expense (as any specially produced spacesuit ought to be) and it's designed-to-specifications nature, it's a bit of a white elephant now that Lun'azhak has been assigned to SCCV Horizon, it's still not totally paid for and most certainly something without much resell value (if it could be sold at all!) As such, it's been kept around past it's original mission. Bringing it around now is a comfort and security thing; it's an expeditionary suit that's followed her around as a second skin through space, snow, ice and stone for majority of her career outside of a lab assistant. To her, it's a way to show off achievement within the company: She's important enough and loyal enough that she has a piece of bespoke equipment and isn't particularly shy of her corporate ties. Letting it remain a trophy when it's fully functional and not particularly old would be a waste, too. What value does this item have to your character, and what story does it tell?: In a literal sense, this suit serves as a more direct way to underline corporate loyalties on a character who most certainly is a loyalist, but it also serves to underline that they're intended to be both experienced, storied and a veteran within the field. This makes that visually obvious. On a more subtle note, it highlights how much this character is reliant on Zavodskoi for her success- she's committed enough to her job to integrate it into her personality. (more than is healthy, probably.)

Yeah, this is all fair. The explanation given here is relatively terse because I wasn't entirely sure how in-depth would be appropriate. The voidsuit applications I've seen have mostly been about comfort and "this was purchased". The two examples we have (to mind) are a Captain and an Engineer that worked with the Yeongseon in a military capacity (i think?), so it seemed important to mention the financing part, rather than let it be in the air. I wasn't entirely sure if I should write up something really long considering my previous item application was relatively brief. Because while "wow! cool suit" is definitely an OOC consideration, it's not the only one, and definitely not the main one. It's just difficult to justify "I'm such a fan of Zavodskoi, I brought the suit I'm most comfortable with from a previous work site" without saying, "I bought this thing, and I'm comfortable in it." given that this isn't an Offworlder and doesn't have the easy reason. I also didn't want to toss out something unreadably long. Would you want an expanded set of reasons, or would a new post entirely work better?

What is the team looking for in terms of "unique lore" in this case? Are there other examples that have been accepted that I could consider? What other reasonings are acceptable, as well? To my memory (and i forget where exactly I read it) the current Himean Voidsuit kits we have are both expensive to ship in from Himeo and are stuck in a pit of red tape because of that. I also can't imagine Voidsuits as anything other than expensive, but I could be totally wrong on that. Finally, in any future version of this, would the art need to be changed? the evil energy™ isn't something I'm totally sold on, but everything zavod-themed seems to radiate it.

gotta HAND it to them, they really got a LEG up

BYOND Key: Aticius Discord Username: @Aticius Character Name: An'khaia Lun'azhak Item Name: lightweight Zavodskoi voidsuit Item Function(s): A modkit to edit other voidsuits, similar to the Himean Voidsuit Modkit in the loadout, but with more menacing Evil Energy (tm) Item Description: A lightweight hybrid voidsuit produced by Zavodskoi Interstellar. The Vorobey line is a proscribed, low-unit, suit designed for hazardous operations in regions where anomalous activity or dangerous environments may be present. Unlike traditional voidsuits, however, Vorobeys are hand-fitted for specific users due to their abundant use of polymerized fabric. As such, Vorobey suits are not commercially available without connections to Zavodskoi Interstellar. This specific suit is fitted for an Unathi and has room for both a huge set of horns and a massive pair of sails. How did your character obtain this item?: Lun'azhak is a long-time employee of Zavodskoi Interstellar and has had a significant amount of time doing survey work in anomalous and hazardous locations, as such, a voidsuit tailored specifically for them (and their non-standard anatomy) makes plenty of sense. Having access to a Noblewoman's amount of wealth also ensures that keeping the suit from it's original posting is a possibility. Why is your character bringing this item to work?: Lun'azhak is professional that thrives on consistency and works for long hours inside a voidsuit consistently. Unfortunately for her, she carries a pair of frills and a set of horns that deserve their own post code. Having a comfortable voidsuit is paramount. It also helps she's a Zavodskoi loyalist; flying her megacorporate colors is a point of pride for her. What value does this item have to your character, and what story does it tell?: For Lun'azhak, this suit is a comfortable alternative to the standard Science voidsuits in her department and something she's worn previously at other postings. Outside of that, it's a good way to underline that she's both unusually professional to the point of having a voidsuit designed specifically for her and loyal enough to show off corporate colors when alternatives exist. Sprites: Additional Comments: .DMI included. vorobey.dmi

BYOND Key: Aticius Game ID: round before csx-bdOE Player Byond Key/Character name: Acstub/Bobby Kapoor Staff involved: N/A Reason for complaint: This complaint is primarily made as an alternative to an ahelp, since the ticket was never taken. During the round, Bobby Kapoor spent the round essentially greytiding: Getting repeatedly drunk, asking the pharmacy for ethylredoxrazine, getting drunk again, throwing themselves off a railing and making veiled death threats ICly and generally behaving without much consideration for the setting. Doing this while also having a character with a dark skin tone + large afro and getting mad at someone for "Snitching" is also fairly spicy, I think, when paired with everything else. Sorry for the lack of logs n' screenies, I hadn't considered to take them and I'm about to fall asleep as I make this. Did you attempt to adminhelp the issue at the time? If so, what was the known action taken by administration/moderation? Yes; but no staff ever took the ticket. Approximate Date/Time: 2/3/2024 12:30 AM~ CST

I will freely admit that I am far from unbiased when I give my little +1 to this whitelist application, as I have known Itelinee for a *long* time. While i'm quite happy to see her apply, I think it's important that it not be accepted lightly; even if I know she's got the RP chops and the interest for it. To keep up with the battery of questions, though, I will add my own. Given that Izekissha is an Ouerean, they have a more prominent and underlined opinion of both the Hegemony and Nobility, specifically. How has Ouerea's history impacted their view on both Nobility and the Hegemonic caste system as a whole?

Reporting Personnel: An'khaia Lun'azhak Job Title of Reporting Personnel: Xenoarchaeologist Game ID: crL-aFIY (round before) Personnel Involved: (Name, Job Title: Offender/Witness/Other. Only three witnesses other than yourself permitted, the rest go to secondary witnesses. Victims count as witnesses) - xxxInvolvedPersons - Ronald Monday, Security Officer - Offender Kaxto Szs'ska, Off-Duty - Victim Amelia Dresden, Physician - Witness Priya Patil, Security Officer - Witness Secondary Witnesses: (Name, Job Title: Short description of what they witnessed) - xxxInvolvedPersons - Sean Brianne, Captain - Provided Transcript, advised on IR filing. Meng Jie, Head of Security - Reported to by Security Staff, possibly provided disciplinary measures. Liu-su, First Responder - Present at time of incident. Zayn Sadar, Shaft Miner - Present at time of incident. June Dyer, Security Cadet - Present at time of incident. Time of Incident: 13/1/2466 - 01:17 Real Time: 7:30~ CST 13/1/24 Location of Incident: SCCV Intrepid Nature of Incident: [ ] - Workplace Hazard [ ] - Accident/Injury [ ] - Destruction of Property [ ] - Neglect of Duty [X] - Harassment [ ] - Assault [ ] - Misconduct [X] - Other - Slander (Place an x in the box that applies. If other, replace line and specify.) Overview of the Incident: Ronald Monday approached myself aboard Intrepid, during a pre-expedition look over of Intrepid in preparation to undock and begin surveying. As a friend of mine, he requested to see my PDA and "message a friend". Given that I had faith in Monday to use my PDA for this purpose and that he lacked his own messenger, this was allowed. Submitted below are the logs of his messages as well as a transcript of a dialogue between I and Sean Brianne. I do not believe a further explanation is wholly necessary. Submitted Evidence: Below is a transcript recorded within the Captain's Office. Transcript: [00:00] Recording started. [00:17] Sean Brianne says, "Sean Brianne, Captain, SCCV Horizon, Timestamp baked to recording." [00:28] Sean Brianne says, "I am joined by a Lun'azhak." [00:46] Sean Brianne says, "Please, the nature of your meeting request." [00:55] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "Indeed. Doktor Lun'azhak, Horizon Sssienssse department, Archaeology divissssion." [00:59] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "Ah-- I am here regarding..." [01:16] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "Ronald Monday, and hisss resssent behavior towardssss myssself and the mis-usssage of my PDA." [01:31] Sean Brianne asks, "Officer Monday acquired your PDA?" [02:07] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "Mh. Monday hasss made it klear he doesss not karry a PDA for -- whatever reasson -- Ssso when he asssked to sspeak with a friend of hisss, I gave him mine. I konsssidered usss friendsss." [02:18] Sean Brianne says, "Make it so." [02:36] Sean Brianne asks, "And you gave him your PDA in order for him to send a message?" [02:50] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "Yess. He then took that privilege to sssend..." [02:58] An'khaia Lun'azhak asks, "Ssspiritss-- Rasssially charged jokess?" [03:13] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "I do not even know. I have the PDA available with me, if you wish to sssee them." [03:47] Sean Brianne says, "Please." [04:08] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "All messsagesss after Oh-One-Ssseven-Teen are not sssent by monday." [04:40] Sean Brianne (as An'khaia Lun'azhak) says, "I see..." [05:01] Sean Brianne (as An'khaia Lun'azhak) says, "The recipient seems relatively unphased." [05:31] Sean Brianne says, "Though it is still concerning." [05:33] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "...Unphassed, sssure. But I am aware of a fairly sssignifikant kultural barrier between usss. Thiss isss-" [05:56] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "I would have diffikult konveying the depth of thisss in konversssation, let alone a lekture." [06:16] Sean Brianne says, "I understand. The messages are slanderous in nature." [06:30] Sean Brianne says, "They portray you in a negative light, to someone who believes you may be the sender." [07:01] Sean Brianne says, "There are regulatory actions that can be lodged in order to make record of this, as well as the respective punishment." [07:03] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "Mh. Indeed. And it isss a- appalling attak againssst my charakter and even my sssstanding aboard Horizon." [07:36] Sean Brianne says, "I will instruct the Head of Security, Meng Jie, to charge Monday with the appropriate regulation breaks." [07:57] Sean Brianne asks, "Would you require any other assistance or escalation beyond this?" [08:49] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "Yesss. I would appresssiate thisss transsskript, if nothing elssse. I plan to elevate it to HR-- given that thisss iss not their firssst akt of irrational behavior and B. That I do not wish for thissss to be ssspoken of outssside of thossse who already know." [09:11] Sean Brianne says, "Very well. I will provide a copy." [09:24] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "Thank you." [09:25] Sean Brianne says, "If you require any clerical assistance in drafting a report, please let me know." [09:42] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "I believe I will be fine, but thank you for the offer." [09:44] Sean Brianne asks, "Will there be anything else?" [09:49] An'khaia Lun'azhak says, "No, thank you, Kaptain." [09:53] Recording stopped. Would you like to be personally interviewed?: [X] - Yes [ ] - No Did you report it to a Head of Staff or a superior? If so, who? If not, why?: Meng Jie, Head of Security & Sean Brianne, Captain Actions taken: Uncertain, stated as "Temporary Suspension". Mention of a fine for Slander. Additional Notes: HR Staff were present aboard this shift. It is likely that these messages were sent during an interview, to my understanding of the situation.

BYOND Key: Aticius Game ID: cro-aRrc and the two rounds previous which did not complete, but this is an apparent problem that extends well beyond these rounds. Player Byond Key/Character name: Dave Smith (Also known as Tim Bilbert/Dave Hilbin/John Jackson) Ckey: Quiet Cowboy Staff involved: campinkiller, YouJustGotOwened Reason for complaint: Essentially, Dave Smith, one of Quiet Cowboy's characters is a non-character. I have never, for what seems like a good 8, maybe 12, hours of sharing a round with the guy, seen any amount of roleplay that shows any interest in engaging with Aurora's community beyond targets for either antagonism or general trolling. He has a consistent behavior of playing an antagonist, largely only Traitor or Vampire, and minimizing anything that isn't directly necessary for antagonism's sake. On the occasions where he isn't a solo antagonist, this lack of characterization and interest extends even into Extended, where Dave Smith will simply rattle off insults, be a nuisance and generally behave without even a mild consideration to the setting at large or the passing thought of continued employment. His Antagonist play is also incredibly lacking. He plays exclusively to get kills and maximize mechanical success over the broader enjoyment of the server from what I have seen. While his antagonism involves many people, they are exclusively mechanics first and tell no story beyond what the mechanics allow for, beyond "That guy's an asshole, huh?" To seal the deal, this is a player who has atleast five antag unban requests, a previous player complaint (dated 12 days ago as of this post). While the previous complaint was rejected, I hope that this second one will stick. Did you attempt to adminhelp the issue at the time? If so, what was the known action taken by administration/moderation? No, however his actions on round cro-aRrc were handled in part by YouJustGotOwened, with an unknown outcome. In previous rounds, I have not made an attempt to ahelp, as nothing appeared in the moment to be worthy of it (though maybe I should have.) Approximate Date/Time: 12/22/2023 - 12:30~ AM, CST

I think it was more related to "The Job did too much", which is an odd reason to give. Maybe it was to streamline medical's job with That-One-Guy-With-Robotic-Everything? I can really only speculate. Even if Machinist is given the duties of "Build anything under the sun that comes out of a lathe", I'm still not sure they'd have enough to do. Giving mechanical organ repair seems fine, but the Machinist Workshop currently lacks anything that even counts as a sterile environment, so they probably shouldn't do it without being dragged to medical by the ear.