Mofo1995

Hello! I would like to start off by saying that I will be accepting this application, so if you want to read why then keep reading, otherwise I guess you can stop there. A Njarir who struggled through surviving the interwar persecution for being on the losing side and the like isn't really new or novel, but I like the way its adapted here by selecting the Njarir color that could most easily pass as M'sai. I think that's a really new angle which I haven't seen before, and it's very nice because having one of the colors blur the lines was, in my minds eye, an indicator of the close and supportive relationship between M'sai and Njarir throughout history. I think it's great that you seem to have picked up on that. Another thing which I'm awfully fond of is the idea that she grew up hearing stories about the old monarchies and how her ancestors lived, and not through the PRA propaganda but through those who lived in that time. Sure it seems like they were far better off than the peasant masses who felt the necessity of uprising, but I think it's a nice touch to not have "monarchy was bad guys" be a part of the application. Even if she heard it through rose tinted glasses of the more privileged of that older time, it's a fresh change of pace to see someone raised with that kind of bias and to have the dream of chasing long past grandeur instilled into their being. When I read that Gha'Iyad was good at school and became an artillery officer, for some reason I got a strong feeling that it was leading to a more educated job such as scientist or engineer or something. I was kind of surprised to see it lead to a security role, but at the same time it certainly isn't outside what is sensible. The touch about struggling to become bilingual is something that I've seen played out but rarely discussed, and so I felt that it was a nice touch to ground your character to not be too especially skilled or too intelligent. The part of this application which I find to be my favorite and the most "new" thing I've seen to come of it is the idea of a long-time career NKA officer, who grew up with the dream of retaking her nobility, becoming disillusioned by the grinding war effort and the hopelessness of the New Kingdom, and fleeing out of a belief that the faction she is rooting for will lose. That is completely novel! I've always seen "and then so and so saw war crimes/was persecuted/thought their own faction was dumb and then went to Tau Ceti and became a centrist." But seeing this absolutely amazing and new take of love and support for the NKA, but hopelessness for their future, gives me strong impressions about your grasp of the lore and the strength of your ability to roleplay a tajara. I have high hopes for you! As I said earlier, application accepted.

Question: how possible would it be to make tajara default and unwhitelisted when using this for an event map? I feel like it would only be fair to be open access when playing on Adhomai and could be a way to introduce interested players to playing tajara who otherwise might not be. Naturally whitelist enforcement wouldn't apply to playing adhomai events.

You're pretty good.

As Tajara lore dev, I'm obviously biased. I completely love it and wanna play it. I understand the concerns though, not everyone is as in-love with taj team's lore as I am. But it's a nice turn on the common question lore developers face, that is: "How do I bring the lore to the station?" By bringing the station to the lore, we set a strong precedent for feeling less boxed in in our universe. By occasionally, or even rarely, allowing us to explore the lore tangibly in in-game playtime, we really involve the players in those bits of lore that cannot feasibly be brought to the station yet which are still necessary for that great depth they give to our universe. In short, I feel that this would be a complete game changer that would be absurdly beneficial to us. It expands our universe and expands our gameplay experience.

After some deliberation with a handful of administrators, as well as impressions from the interview, I have decided not to go forward with this application. Thank you for your interest in the bureau!

Interview: https://pastebin.com/PCfXHPca

Beep-Boop! Synthetic Developer Applications are now open! In addition to the lore developer application format, please provide an original written work on any subject of synthetic lore, such as proposed lore, an essay or a few paragraphs discussing themes and ideas for synthetic lore, possibly even criticisms. Unlike previous applications, on-server activity will be more weighted more highly this time. Applicants who we feel should be playing more will not be accepted on any conditional offers of "improve your playtime."

Trial starting 9 March 2019, running for 30 days or two IRs, whichever takes longer. @NerdyVampire

Trial starting 9 March 2019, running for 30 days or two IRs, whichever takes longer. @AnyaShimizu

Trial starting 9 March 2019, running for 30 days or two IRs, whichever takes longer. @Resilynn

Interview: https://pastebin.com/zkKQSiEK

Interview: https://pastebin.com/AZYub6a5

The Tesla Brigade is Revealed 14.02.2461 In the early hours of the 14th of February, a brief announcement was made by television and by radio which unveiled a new special forces unit which has been in training for several months now. The television announcement began showing a Zhan-Khazan veteran missing a leg and an arm sitting on a bench in a locker room, his head hung low in dark lighting. The veteran holds a poster in his hand, pictured above, seeking recruits for a newly formed unit which can help disabled veterans return to the field, as well as to reclaim their lives. The video continues to show him receiving prosthesis for his lost limbs, as well as a new glowing blue spinal column running up his back. Triumphant music then built up as it showed the tajara in a montage of exercises from jogging, to lifting weights, to practicing baghrar on a punching bag. Finally, in a room full of scientists and engineers, he was suited in advanced power armor with a large energy weapon, with the words "We're not out of this fight yet" appearing on screen. The television and radio broadcast quickly caused a sensation as many who had begun to feel hopeless about the state of the war were uplifted with the positive message of the marvels of modern technology and medicine, and the determined continuation of the good fight. Rumors began swirling about the fantastical and futuristic armor shown, as well as the bizarre prosthesis which the veteran had received. Soon, posters calling for amputees and the physically disabled to join the "Tesla Brigade" began being distributed and hung up in all major cities. The Ministry of Defense responded to Adhomai Chronicle inquiries in full detail. Following the intense casualties of the unfortunate Das'nrra campaign and the severe loss of Republican Guard units, additional funding and focus was placed on a previously shelved proposal for heavily armed shock and high technology shock troopers which could withstand the numerical disadvantages and prolonged engagements special forces of the Republic often face. Many of the injured evacuees of the Das'nrra campaign were the first to be chosen and outfitted with cutting edge tajaran prosthesis, which includes an advanced "Tesla Spine" which generates large amounts of electrical energy to power their prosthetic limbs- and more. The plated suit of armor with an energy weapon is revealed to be the purpose of this addition, which is powered by the spine in order to provide mechanically assisted movement as well as to shoot arcs of lightning which can fry enemy combatants and even destroy armored vehicles. The Tesla Brigade is still primarily in training, but platoon sized units have already been deployed in secret operations for combat trials to great success. In one mission revealed by the Ministry of Defense, a platoon of Tesla Troopers was deployed alongside Ha'narr Corps scouts who discovered a rebel terror training camp in the mountains west of Trizar. The troopers stormed the camp at night, overwhelming its perimeter defenses and engaging rebels who threw together ad hoc counter attacks within the camp. An old Ha'rron MK.II light tank attempted to engage the brave soldiers with an autocannon, but was soon neutralized with an electric blast to its engine block. The mission was a resounding success with only two wounded troopers, and many captured rebels. Currently, there are over 2,000 active Tesla Troopers, however public recruitment campaigns have begun with the hopes of bringing the brigade to divisional strength. All of those who are missing limbs from the course of the war are promised the augmentations free of charge with promises to keep them even after leaving service. In addition to seeking new recruits for the Tesla Brigade, the Ministry of Defense has also begun rolling out mass production models for those wounded in service or those who left due to injuries but wish to return. Even those who may not qualify for the special forces of the Tesla Brigade will be given free prosthesis to enlist. All over the Republic, millions are being given a second chance to fight for freedom and truth. The chance to reclaim not only the righteous republic of Hadii and the future tajara have built for themselves, but also their very own livelihoods.

Trial starting 11 Feb 2019, running for 30 days or two IRs, whichever takes longer. @ComradeCorbyn

I think I have enough here. I'm pleased to give you a tajara whitelist, thanks again for your patience!

I have absolutely no idea what your original application was like, but this one has a lot of good things going for it. First and foremost is that your character was certainly affected by the war but was not a combatant. This is a very novel and welcome take. I also strongly appreciated the incorporation of the criminally under used IAC, which most players seem to forget about or at least on our lore nerd end, never seem to bring up. It was a strong addition which shows a better wide ranging knowledge of lore beyond just Tajara. The scene in the basement of the hospital reminded me of something from another game that I thought was really cool. Namely this: https://youtu.be/H7o6sEKWaQE?t=1221 from MGSV. While it was told from the point of a little girl, I couldn't help but be somewhat confused about one detail. Namely if the town was taken by the ALA and the PRA came and cleared it out, or if the PRA was holding onto the town and was eventually taken by the ALA. Or is this a curveball and she was in the NKA the whole time? I would guess the town was PRA held and taken over by the ALA in the fateful raising of her home, but it's hard for me to guess with all the animosity and war crimes casually exchanged between the PRA and ALA. Did Qistina ever reunite with her mother or find out what happened to her? Surely it wouldn't be far fetched to send a letter somewhere asking about someone with a name and their hometown to see what happened. Once these points are addressed I'll be happy to make my decision.

Sorry about my inattentiveness to this! I got kind of caught up with other things and the recent promotion to head CCIA. I don't think I'm going to be able to get into this tonight but tomorrow when I get out of work I will be giving my feedback.

Pegasus has been chosen as the human lore developer, however you may choose to leave this open as a deputy application.

Pegasus has been chosen as the human lore developer, however you may choose to leave this open as a deputy application.

Pegasus has been chosen as the human lore developer, however you may choose to leave this open as a deputy application.

After reviewing all of the applications over the past month, I've decided that to select you for human lore developer. Past experience of having been a deputy prior to this selection aside, you work well in a team and are already an active member of the team. Your essay reminds me a lot of how I feel about my approach to Tajara lore, with the obvious exception that humans are integral to our lore and the spiritual heart of most players. I do have some criticisms, two large ones. The first is that all of your posted examples are Dominia related, which to anyone who isn't an insider seems like it might hint at inflexibility, but having monitored a lot of your discussion across staff channels I know that you are plenty flexible. The second is on-server playtime. While you were very active in September, since then I only counted less than half a dozen rounds on the WI that have been played. While I'm not particularly active myself, as part of lore team management, I do want to say that I need to see an improvement here to coincide with your promotion. I will be discussing with Pegasus if he would like to open deputy applications before closing other applications, in case any of the many other applicants would like to change their applications to deputy applications.