[Accepted] Jamchop23334/Jamofboy's Skrell Application

[JamOfBoy]

BYOND Key: Jamchop23334

Character Names: Eosisei Guwan, Meris, Zhen'ya Amaliah, Q2-MA, Za'Akaix'Nii C'thur, Ka'Akaix'Luu C'thur, Za'Akaix'Kapi K'lax, Za'Akaix'Ryn Zo'ra, Ka'Akaix'Mezi Zo'ra, D.A-Ze, Ohrisel Oseul, Roehez Senteriss, Wren, Sanrra Zinj'surrjah

Species you are applying to play: Skrell

What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt): Still contemplating! Either dark green, orange or this odd shade of turquoise I have discovered. I can show you on request.

Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Of course.

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Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph format. One paragraph minimum per question

Why do you wish to play this specific race:

Because they're the one race I haven't got a whitelist for. Aside from this, the population of skrell on station is woefully low, which I would like to see change, and their culture, mannerisms and relations to the other species are things I haven't experienced (and would like to). Their general air of superiority among others is also something I haven't done with any of my characters, and considering it is natural for the skrell, they seem like a smart starting place.

Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human:

Ceti Basic, along with other languages, is not adequate for them to express themselves in, so communicating in this results in a monotonous, almost cold and emotionless manner of speaking. Their short, snappy method of speaking doesn't help with this fact. Something I particularly find interesting is their logic of only picking fights they can win. Taken to an extreme, you could result in an extremely reserved and reclusive skrell - too anxious to take any risks for fear of failure. But for most skrell, this results in not rising to insults, challenges or claims unless they are adamant they can win.

 

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Character Name: Hyisi Fleijeylii

Please provide a short backstory for this character, approximately 2 paragraphs

While most skrell succeed in the realm of sciences, driven by their society to become the best that they can academically, logically and physically be, for some, being the best lies elsewhere. For Hyisi, a young male born upon a developing colony amidst the Traverse, being the best lied within his obsession with cleanliness. Hyisi is a germaphobe. Since childhood, Hyisi demonstrated this - cleaning his living quarters tirelessly, and often as a method of relaxation or to pass time. His two bewildered parents, both engineers who worked to establish their colony (who ultimately ended up staying through choice), who formed their relationship through coincidence of both being assigned to the same jobs time and time again, raised concerns to doctors, therapists and other professionals. While their concern was heard, they were told that throughout the more developmental stages of Hyisi's early childhood things like this could occur. Many professionals described the futility of trying to control such a quirk, elaborating on how it would 'most likely disappear upon maturing'.

Since reaching an older age, the potency of his germaphobia has declined somewhat - logic is instead applied (albeit in a mild manner), weighing the energy used compared to the energy required for the rest of the day, which keeps him from scrubbing everything nearby including himself excessively. Unnecessary contact such as handshakes, hugs or comforts still disturb and disgust him. From this, a tendency to carry extra bottles of hand sanitiser and hygiene products while in public places formed. In terms of education, sciences were incompatible with Hyisi's method of thinking, and did not couple well with his obsession. Well, all sciences except the science of cleaning! With little else to do, Hyisi often cleaned for other people as a form of payed service. Eventually, noticing his own efforts and talents, Hyisi enrolled into a local college and left with a custodial degree. After working within Federation space, at the age of 34, year 2460, Hyisi was offered a job by Nanotrasen. The prospect of new lands, an unfamiliar scene stuck out to him, and after consideration, Hyisi accepted - and left the Traverse, the Federation, in search of new floors to clean.

What do you like about this character?

It goes against the tradition of science and engineering skrell - not that going against norms is necessarily good, as it can make characters appear to be snowflakes, but this is admittedly different from the couple of other applications I've seen. Playing a somewhat rude, cleaning obsessed waterboy in a station full of drunkard vomit, miner blood and - is that a leg on the floor? - should be a fun avenue to explore, not only for myself but people I happen to interact with.

How would you rate your role-playing ability?

This, unfortunately, isn't something I feel confident rating myself. In the past, it remained above five out of ten, which I would like to hope remains the same today. In daring honesty, I would say a seven. But again - I can't really tell.

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Notes:

I understand that this might seem like a meme, or done for the purpose of comedy. And in truth, it somewhat is - but writing this felt refreshing, and I wasn't inclined to make the story excessively ridiculous - what I wrote felt organic and natural. Once I started, things from the wiki kept coming to me. Of course, this application doesn't demonstrate the real kicker of skrellian lore - the Glorsh incidents, which fuel their disdain for synthetic entities, nor does it cover religion. I don't really know how to prove that I have read these, as the relatively young character I've made here doesn't have an avenue to really talk about such things. In skrell years, they're incredibly young.

Also, I've probably missed things, made mistakes, or otherwise done something wrong. Please point this out. If you want to criticise the jokey nature of this application, this is also welcome. If people, namely the species lore developer, want to see a more serious, traditional character, this is fine. Expanding on the backstory is definitely possible.

[Bygonehero]

I've no doubt in my mind that Jam could pull off this character that subverts expectations. They've done so already many times from my experience. While you could argue that I am somewhat biased for them, I can still call to attention dozens of times where interaction with Jams characters have gone above and beyond what I expect from the server, and is always, invariably, a welcome surprise. +1

[geeves]

Jam is very good at playing the role of any character, be it in-game or for the super secret RP thing we're doing together. My interactions with them is always pleasant. As I do not know enough about Skrell to comment on the lore, I'll keep it at what I know of the player.

From what I've seen, Jam conveys the feeling of "otherness" each race has very well. Their acts as Vaurca, Unathi and Human differ greatly (And these are just those that I've seen personally!), which leads me to believe that if they were to be roleplaying a Skrell character, they would be able to do it amazingly well. It goes without saying that they get involved with the lore as they are, I believe, a lore deputy.

[elianabeth]

Hey, haven't interacted with your characters, but I'm a fan of your character concept.

Just have a couple questions about your character:

-A skrell janitor feels like a fun idea, so how will you apply the scientific view of the skrell towards janitorial work? Will Hyisi actively study new methods for optimal cleaning efficiency? How will you demonstrate their techniques such that they differ from a human janitor?

-Hyisi is incredibly young - Why did he decide to enter human space? Was he unable to find work in skrell space, or did he hope to be better understood among aliens? Also, does his germaphobia intensify around aliens? They likely smell much different from what he's used to, and being in alien space will expose him to new, alien germs.

-What kind of activities does Hyisi enjoy? He's been born in the era after Skrell/Human contact, so was he raised around any human 'ancient' culture?

[JamOfBoy]

-A skrell janitor feels like a fun idea, so how will you apply the scientific view of the skrell towards janitorial work? Will Hyisi actively study new methods for optimal cleaning efficiency? How will you demonstrate their techniques such that they differ from a human janitor?

Well, through emotes, excessive cleaning, and different tactics. One of the ideas I was playing with is ditching the janicart and stuffing bags, pockets and hands with everything and anything else. Also doing what Menown does; wiping windows and tables down with rags, things that other janitors might not necessarily do.

 

-Hyisi is incredibly young - Why did he decide to enter human space? Was he unable to find work in skrell space, or did he hope to be better understood among aliens? Also, does his germaphobia intensify around aliens? They likely smell much different from what he's used to, and being in alien space will expose him to new, alien germs.

Though Hyisi is a clean-freak, this does not mean they do not have other interests. They are interested, especially considering their age, in other species, cultures and the like. As for his germaphobia intensifying, let's just say Hyisi is not a fan of insects especially.

 

-What kind of activities does Hyisi enjoy? He's been born in the era after Skrell/Human contact, so was he raised around any human 'ancient' culture?

Hyisi is devoted to their work, with other interests being non-physical. Though it sounds generic, they enjoy studying, but not associating with the cultures of other species.

Sorry for the short answers, in a bit of a hectic situation but wanted to get some answers out. I can elaborate if needed.

[elianabeth]

-A skrell janitor feels like a fun idea, so how will you apply the scientific view of the skrell towards janitorial work? Will Hyisi actively study new methods for optimal cleaning efficiency? How will you demonstrate their techniques such that they differ from a human janitor?

Well, through emotes, excessive cleaning, and different tactics. One of the ideas I was playing with is ditching the janicart and stuffing bags, pockets and hands with everything and anything else. Also doing what Menown does; wiping windows and tables down with rags, things that other janitors might not necessarily do.

 

-Hyisi is incredibly young - Why did he decide to enter human space? Was he unable to find work in skrell space, or did he hope to be better understood among aliens? Also, does his germaphobia intensify around aliens? They likely smell much different from what he's used to, and being in alien space will expose him to new, alien germs.

Though Hyisi is a clean-freak, this does not mean they do not have other interests. They are interested, especially considering their age, in other species, cultures and the like. As for his germaphobia intensifying, let's just say Hyisi is not a fan of insects especially.

 

-What kind of activities does Hyisi enjoy? He's been born in the era after Skrell/Human contact, so was he raised around any human 'ancient' culture?

Hyisi is devoted to their work, with other interests being non-physical. Though it sounds generic, they enjoy studying, but not associating with the cultures of other species.

Sorry for the short answers, in a bit of a hectic situation but wanted to get some answers out. I can elaborate if needed.

 

No worries, if things are intense right now I don't wanna bug you too much. I'm still interested in what specific parts of other cultures Hyisi is into (Alien history nerd? Movie fanatic? How about martial arts?), but if you're still working that stuff out, I understand. Anyways, cool concept, I'm a fan.

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[MattAtlas]

Jamchop's a consistently good roleplayer, and not one that I wouldn't trust with a skrell application.

Elianabeth's questions answered all of my doubts. Interesting character concept and a good roleplayer should mesh well. +1.

[Guest Marlon Phoenix]

Hello! I am sorry for the delay in this application processing.

You have a solid application and plenty of positive feedback, and I would definitely trust you with a skrell application. Accepted!