Killerhurtz

You interpret it as antag-only. And even then, as argued elsewhere, I said it should be called "assistive roles". And an assistive role that's non-antag but still heavily limited and not officially crew still counts as a non-crew species in my interpretation. Plus, lore and code wise, it makes no sense for us to have another antag-only species considering how rare it is for the Vox to be even voted in. There's no point to a new species almost no one will see (I've seen the Vox, IC, a total of... two times? One of them was because of wizard morphing). The cost-to-use ratio is too low. That is why I chose to interpret it differently.

I love this distribution, but personally I would add a few: Station Alert: -Beta-One and Beta-Two: The station is under no latent threat but due to extreme circumstances, it requires evacuation. Beta-One means that everyone that is not strictly occupied with something important (so everyone but a few people in medical and engineering) head to Departures for evacuation within 20 minutes. Usually it's followed by an emergency shuttle call. Beta-Two is an extreme emergency, and would basically be used only for Colony events as it would indicate an immediate threat that warrants evacuating everyone to the outposts. -Theta (For Chief Engineer): The engine is going critical (singulo released and confirmed dangerous, supermatter close to lamination, whatever does whatever and will kill everyone). AI is carded, all cyborgs are evacuated. Instantly calls an emergency shuttle. Everyone has to get to Departures unless it's compromized, then organized evacuation into whatever escape pods are available is organized. Engineering: -Code Brown. Basically, no one is trained in engine set-up and the existing energy stockpiles are low. Everyone is to wrap-up what they're doing and head to the bar to avoid being trapped, in anticipation to either help or evacuation. Research: -Code Lavender. For when the geneticist is being a fuckwad.

Fill out your sheet then. As per protocol I'll leave it open for a day. Don't forget to advertise in OOC!

With these two quotes in mind, I present to you two possible new species: the Abeonates and the Hologram VIs. Abeona Concept: Basically, a slightly more friendly Vox mixed with parts of the Lanius race from FTL, Keepers and Quarians from Mass Effect. Name: Abeonates (Individual name: Abeona. Plural Abeonas.) Homeworld: Destroyed (previously a planet around 96 G. Piscium) Population: 1.2 Billion Abeonas History: TBD, but the rough draft is this: It's a very fast evolving species. By 1100 CE they developed "man"-machine interfaces, by 1200 CE being a cyborg is the norm - and by cyborg, it means "everything but the brain and a few symbolic organs, like the heart and lungs, being mechanical". By 1250 they stopped breeding and started growing brains and organs in incubators and just building more of themselves. They got a space colony by 1300 CE but unfortunately their planets were not in a stable orbit around their star so they were forced to evacuate as many people as they could in the fleet they had before the planet was devoured by the star. They've been traversing space ever since - because they have some very specific biological functions that disallows them from permanently establishing themselves in 99.9% of places. And of course, because resources can be limited in space, their technology basically stagnated in the millenium and dust that they spent in space, harvesting what they need from asteroid fields. In 2458 they finally stumbled upon Tau Ceti space (from pretty much the other side of the galaxy). Everything went well (as, instead of sabotaging and just consuming everything like the Vox, they've actually tried to contact the Tau Ceti authorities for arrangements) and they've elected to stay there for a while as resources are abundant and it's easier to get resources by working than by scavenging. Their tongue is too complex to speak by any other organics (save maybe the Dionae), and so they were officially catalogued as "Abeonates", after the roman goddes Abeona, who protects travelers on their departure trip. And so, all volunteer facilities are authorized to have up to 3 Abeonates working aboard, as emissaries, for now. They're curious of the Dionaea because they're everywhere. Biology: They're thin and wiry, with big black globular (synthetic) eyes. They have a completely mechanical body. They walk on three legs, and they have four arms. They don't breathe, per se - but as a power source, they consume a mixture of plasma and oxygen to fuel a small thermal reactor that provides them with the energy to move. They speak in what, at first, seems to be humming/crackling - but it is, in fact, just extremely fast clicking and vocalizations. They move by using the exhaust of their thermodynamic generator as pressure for pneumatic systems. Body is very angular and follows the focus of "function is form". Colors can vary, and follow general possible metal colors (they do not use paint) - greys, from dark to very pale (steels, silver, tungsten) but never white or black as it looks like titanium oxide and several types of oxides, respectively. Yellows, from very pale to bright and shiny (various forms of golds, copper alloys) but never YELLOW yellow as it's the color of lead oxide. Red/orangeish, most often vivid (brass, copper, so on) but not crimson, brown or RED red as they are the colors of iron oxides and lead oxides.. Blue/purple (blued steel) but not too dark as a form of titanium oxide is deep purple. Green is very frowned upon because only oxidized metals are green. Society: Technospiritual. They believe that electricity is part of the vast thought process of a greater being - a literal machine god that wasn't made, but was born. A cosmic machine-AI. Not overly so, however. They're fascinated with machinery - especially sapient machinery like IPCs. They have no concept of personal space. Mechanics: By default, has at least great night vision (superior to Tajara). Maybe has effect like mesons or material scanners. Instead of hunger/breathing, they breathe (or drink) plasma and oxygen. Due to above, immune to gas-related effects (N2O has no effect, most notably) Extra (2x? 2.5x?) damage from vacuum brute damage due to pneumatic systems Resistance (0.7x?) to radiation due to shielding (but not immunity because they still have organic bits) EMPs cause burn damage instead (so it does not KILL kill them, but causes some damage as it shorts their wiring) Still have blood, and are vulnerable to toxins and chemicals Resistant against anomalies (like xenoarch anomalies) Emags fuck them up Cannot spawn as antags (due to lore). However CAN be converted/recruited to antag by another character. Not compatible with exo-suits or sleepers (basically, by default they always have an "abiotic item" on) Brain extraction results in "Abeonate MMI" which cannot talk or do anything, and is not compatible with exosuits/IPC bodies/borg bodies - but can be transplanted into another Abeonate body if a spare is somehow obtained They have four hand slots by default They're fixed in Robotics instead of Surgery. Limbs behave in groups - both left arms are, mechanically, one left arm. Groin is target for third leg (insert joke here) Is it's own "role" (Emissary) - limited to three per round OR 10% of the crew (unless special circumstances) (whichever is lowest - so at >=10 people, only one. At >=20 people, only two. Thirty or more gets the full three emissaries. Spawns with Assistant access, and has to request access/a guest pass (depending on who's available) and a PDA for communication. However, it does spawn with a slightly larger backpack. Literally cannot spawn as any other role. Cannot wear gloves, but is naturally insulated from shock, like station-bound cyborgs. Up for debate, but arguably: not authorized to obtain access to Research and Security. Special language: Abeonean. To non-speaker, can either translate to "TTKKTKKKTKKKTKMMMMMM" all the time, or a blanket *modem noises* or *buzzes* would do. On Code Red, confined to be brigged. It's known, it's accepted - they don't mind - and they DON'T TRY TO BREAK OUT. They can't hide, because they automatically regularly emote the hiss of the release of their pneumatic system (which also releases some CO2 into the atmosphere Maybe, maybe not - but it might be an interesting feature to have them automatically drain significantly the oxygen of the air around them, Lanius-style. Leave one of them alone in Research with atmos off and it takes 5-10 minutes for the room to become unsafe for people to breathe in due to lack of oxygen. Hologram VI Concept: the EXACT opposite of the maintenance drones. Name: Hologram VIs (or VIs for short) History: Born as a side cousin to AIs, VIs are dumbed out intelligences - little more than a fancy interface to a database. Biology: Slightly translucent. Possibly allow them to select a basic appearance through the character creation screen, and possibly allow them to pick a color. Mostly non-physical. Mechanics: Not AI-bound - rather, all of them are linked to a central server somewhere. (AI core? Research? Command? Engineering?). All VIs become inactive (and disappear) when the server is taken offline/damaged. Designed to assist crew. Can only have very basic interactions with machines (Cyborg level, to SOME machines - APCs, SMESes and atmos alarms are off-limits, and some physical - they may drag/grab objects (the verb - they have no real hand slot), but cannot open doors). Non-physical - they can pass through walls, but can only exist within the area of influence of a holopad. Languages - They can interpret and speak all languages, like pAIs Summoning - Using the Request consoles or an option in a PDA, a VI can be called. There would, ideally, be a dibs system and a jump system so that the VI does not have to seek the person. As part of their laws, they don't do anything but seek people to help unless told to do so. If someone requests general help, they cannot be 'unbound' from the requester unless specifically released, or requested by a person with a higher authority. They have access to general knowledge database - and so while they can't DO anything, they canonically have the knowledge to tell everyone how to do everything. They cannot answer complex questions or be talked to about things in general - think of it like a fancy Google that's player-driven. Because they're not actually intelligent, they don't (by default) inform crewmembers of things that happen that they witness (like, say, a traitor, a nukeops or a breach). They CAN however be requested to. They cannot speak through common comms. They essentially have a dummy item that's a headset with the microphone off (and they can't take it off themselves to change it or anything) Thoughts?

Interesting concept, though I have to ask three things: First, fill out your full sheet. There's two sections missing near the top. Second, are these going to be individual IPCs or a single IPC with split-personality? Third, RAVIOLI RAVIOLI GIVE ME THE PASSWORDI

I could have sworn that, at least on the old code, you could make basic power cell out of any autolathe...

No lore has been written on the Resomi so far. But as soon as we get word that we're implementing the Resomi, it will be written. All in due time, grasshopper. You can't water a peach tree before the seed has been planted.

Oh dear it's been a while. Sorry about that - approved, enjoy your Dionaea!

-1 from me. I still hear tales of Richter unlocking all mods ASAP, applying them on himself and then leaving his lab, which is against station directives ESPECIALLY when he then goes on to hunt antags and cause chaos (which is IMO powergamey and borderline chucklefucky). You're right, the waiver for self test. You know what the waiver DOES say? You're allowed to self-test in your laboratory, as long as it does not interfere with your, or any crewmember's work. You repeatedly break these two points by leaving your lab and bothering people by yelling over the radio. Originally the reason why self-testing was prohibited was that it essentially was a far-too-common source of security threats (as Richer regularly proves). A while back the moderation team lifted that restriction (I'll need to find the exact post) but only within the confines of Genetics. You repeatedly abuse your powers as a geneticist and completely ignore station protocols. God help us if you get your hands on Robotics/Research/Toxins materials too. I'll tackle this: First, no, supercancers are NOT a thing. You know what are a thing? Mutagens. Mutagens so severe they destroy genes beyond saving. Mutagens so powerful they can liquefy you. So powerful that no amount of cloning post-contact will save you. Of course - that's not a reason (anymore) to ban self-testing. But you know what are ALSO a thing? Security threats. A super-powerful green person with telekinesis and x-ray vision is extremely dangerous - and there's very little stopping a geneticist from just going and doing stuff while affected with those (as Richter STILL proves) Second, self-testing is NOT why people are coming down onto you. The reason they're coming down is because you are known and repeteadly show that it's not an inaccurate knowledge that you regularly abuse that. Richter is more often seen as a green yelling man than his normal form. And THAT is what is "a bad thing to do by any objective standards that this server uses", as you put it. Third, "this is a case of the mob being wrong"? Hell fucking no. A mob can't be wrong about a bad feeling. It is just that - a bad feeling. Self-testing itself is not the core issue here. Fourth, "Self-testing should not be used to argue for a denial of this application". No it shouldn't. But you're goddamn daft if you think your abuse of genetics and your antag validhunting while being a genetic monstrosity should go unnoticed. That being said, -1. -1000 even. In no way, shape or form should you get a Head whitelist in your current disposition. EDIT: I actually went through your sheet, and hoooly shit. NNNOPE. That's monarchy you're thinking about. Which you're not doing. Additionally, in that WHOLE section you're completely ignoring the fact that they should oversee things to go properly AND that they are the people to tackle the shit when it goes wrong. They have responsibilities - they're not role+. Genetics is Science, though. And IIRC it's impossible to both have a professional geneticist and a trained surgeon - as a matter of fact Richter does NOT have any real qualifications for surgery (and while he's done it in-game, it's more of a case of metagaming - where you knew how to surgery and had access to medbay). Which is technically against station protocols as you allowed a potentially dangerous genetic alteration vector to leave your laboratory. First, comparative genetics is not a thing. Second, since genetics work is science (the only reason why genetics has access to Medical is because for some reason it's been decreed that cloning was within the realms of genetics), there is no MD for genetics work. THAT'S EXACTLY THE PROBLEM. Being robust is NOT A good thing for a doctor/geneticist, as it specifically caters to combat situations. So you mean like the supposedly imaginary law that you're not supposed to leave your lab with gene mods? And I suppose a strong argument is hulk smash? Not a good trait for a Head. Also not a good trait - because what YOU might interpret as slowness might be different priorities, like stocking the medicine fridge with actual useful shit for actual people in case something happens. (Yes, I remember that. I was Lua Saudosa.) Funny. A screenshot, taken January 28th, by a staff member who saw you basically rush the antagonist, saying you were STILL doing shit and that it's gotten worse lately. And that despite knowing that the ERT was coming, he STILL bullrushed the antag by himself with gene mods. Except four things: first, you went outside of the agreed test conditions and thus broke station protocols. Second, it's powergamey - because trouble on the bridge to be dealt with because you had powers? Sounds like an excuse to go full smash. Third, your presence could have hindered security action. Fourth, you don't know, IC, for a fact that it was 100% safe and thus endangered yourself. TL;DR: ONE MILLION YEARS DUNGEON. -9001.

Deadline's up. Application denied.

So. After much deliberation, I see no reason to deny this application. HOWEVER be aware: I will be letting the moderation team know to keep an eye on you. And I will not hesitate to revoke the whitelist as soon as you deliberately do something extremely stupid and wrong. (I'm not an asshole - shit happens sometimes. But if I get feedback that it feels like you're chucklefucking, it's gone.) So yes. Enjoy, and PM me if there's anything you want to bring up.

I like this. As per protocol, I'll leave this open for two days - feel free to advertise in OOC about your sheet. And as a side note, just to make sure you read OUR diona lore: What's the largest confirmed type of gestalt?

Marked as denied as per request. I am looking forward to when you get it sorted out.

Nope, broken for me too. Took a screenshot, will ping Skull.

I love this. All of it.

Nnnnno. Let's start from the beginning. First, "Muhammad Aldi"? How were you not banned from having a name that's literally one letter away from being a famous boxer? Second, speculation? Good motives behind traitor actions? Sounds like a weak reason to me. Third, both of the things you mentioned that makes IPCs different from humans are wrong. Fourth, I'd be a dumbass to let you have an IPC named HONDA. I'm honestly surprised you didn't plain try naming it ASIMO. Fifth, a sentence is not a paragraph. Sixth, your backstory gives me exactly zero info on what exactly you plan on playing. Seventh, there's major conflict. Your backstory makes it sound like borderline robot, your intentions seem to make it realistic. Eighth, IPCs are not human+. Ninth, you're missing the password. TENTH YOU BUMPED YOUR POST WITHIN FOUR HOURS OF POSTING IT. It usually takes two days for apps to process. I give you until Friday to correct your sheet and get positive feedback. Only with a sheet I consider acceptable AND at least three positive reviews (advertise your app in OOC on the server). Otherwise, your application will be denied.

So I've finally made a decision. I see very little reason to keep you from retrying - though if you do get IPC whitelist-stripped again, that time it's permanent. So yes. RAVIOLI RAVIOLI GIVE ME THE FORMUOLI and you're approved. You know the password, right?

Great player with great characters and great feedback. Approved, enjoy your machines.

Denied and closed for the aforementioned reasons. We don't do canonizations just for the sake of a handful of players. You're free to talk about it - it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. We will just not spend time writing up a wiki article about something that will never affect more than a very few select people.

Erotica for the sake of erotica IS banned. However sexual content is not banned: for instance, the book Lolita's been in the library databases since forever. ANYWAY I was thinking this myself. Especially the book cart - what is a good library without a book cart? And it also allows processing all books at once instead of needing to process them in batches that are equivalent to how many you can fit in your backpack.

I still support this for the reasons outlined above. Teranium would make science a lot more interesting. Like. A grenade - 60u iron 60u teranium in one beaker, 60u uranium in the other. Now you got an EMP bomb that also actually explodes.

I'm giving this application a 2-day extension. You have two people on the fence. You have until Saturday 1PM to advertise in OOC and get positive reviews or I will deny this app.

I don't know, there's several things that rub me wrong. First, I have mixed feelings about Akino (en I was born, I remember). It's not /bad/ per se, but there was several instances of things that left me with a bad taste in my mouth. And I don't remember Akino doing much more than being a moving party jukebox. Then there's Melody Davis that, while I have no concrete evidence, rings some alarm. And THEN there was the whole Babalucci fiasco. Plus your view of synths isn't entirely accurate - you're speaking closer to Vaurca than IPC. And your application is very, very barebones. "A machine with a speaker glitch and that follows Asimov's Laws of Robotics" could end up in MANY PLACES. So, my question is: What would make you a good candidate for IPC whitelisting? (Regardless: I will leave this open until Wednesday. Advertise it, once per round, in OOC to get reviews from other players. I'll make a judgement around Wednesday/Thursday.)

It's in. Enjoy your booping.

+1 from me, I love it. It's approved. Enjoy it.