[Accepted] Vaurca reapplication from NerdyVampire

[NerdyVampire]

BYOND Key: NerdyVampire

Character Names:

Luke Wilson, Dennis Stilts, Elanor Stilts, Tristan Gray, Simone Levine, Abraham Oaken, Alexander Molios, Cassidy Griffin, Benjamin Berkheimer.

Species you are applying to play: Vaurca

What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt):

I'd follow the color code of Ta'Akaix'Leto'yakht'zor K'lax's brood: RGB 0, 80, 60.

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

Yes both the page on the Vaurca, the Vaurca history and the Vaurca Hives.

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:

My interest was sparked after an event in which a representative from the Zo'ra hive visited the station and shed light on the lore of the Vaurca. After reading up on their history and their role in the current game, I decided that I would much like to try to portrait a member of one of these hives and attempt to challenge myself beyond playing a human. The history that binds the four hives invites drama into the interaction between any Vaurca of different hives, and I am curious to experience the reactions from a K'lax meeting a C'thur first hand.

There is much lore on this species to take inspiration from, and many different backgrounds and motivations a brood might cultivate in a character. I have enjoyed reading about the different queens and their desires, so I believe I will have fun excavating a background and playing a character as well.

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

Culturally there are many distinctions one should be aware off. The most predominant one from my perspective, is the emphasis on the purpose of the character. In most of my human characters, the purpose has simply been to earn money, but with Vaurca there is a great possibility that this is the least of their concerns. More often their purpose will be to learn about the various aliens and their technologies, development of their skills or forwarding the agenda of a queen. As such, I feel that a Vaurca character deserves a greater degree of professional discipline than humans. Not saying that they necessarily need to do more work than a human, but I'd be less inclined to be disobedient towards a superior.

The sudden incursion of Vaurca means that there is much discrimination against them. Depending on the purpose of the character, it might itself be discriminating against humans, even though it is meant to serve alongside them. Depending on the brood, it might be in the characters interest to attempt to mend these relations or simply get their job done as fast and efficiently as possible.

One of the great motivators for the Vaurca is the VR existence they know and can look forward to upon death. It should always be in the back of a characters mind as the reward for serving their hive.

Character Name: Ka'Akaix'Naall K'lax

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

Ka'Akaix'Naall K'lax was birthed into the brood of Ta'Akaix'Leto'yahkt'zor K'lax (known as the Seeker) and was assigned to serve NanoTransen in the interests of the brood. Ka'Akaix'Naall was as such trained to work within the research department as a laboratory assistant and if permitted by Avowal of Responsibility to become a Xenoarcheologist. It is expected that any knowledge gained through this will be shared upon the Hive network upon his return.

He has had a short while to experience the mining colonies of Tret while awaiting transport to space station 13. During this time he attempted to interact with the humans, but was discouraged to be met with indifference. Though he has no apparent love for the humans, he recognizes the potential to learn from them as his queen has done. He hopes that the denizens of SS13 are more open and friendly.

What do you like about this character?

Ka'Akaix'Naall K'lax has an open personality and a purpose to guide him. How he evolves as a character will depend largely upon how he is received, and whether or not he is actually able to obtain information worthwhile for his queen. His lack of experience corresponds well with my own, so it will be a journey of discovery for both of us in this regard. I can see him becoming an adept Xenoarcheologist, a somewhat sociable lab assistant or a professional recluse caught up in his work and scorning interruption.

How would you rate your role-playing ability?

I believe I am an experienced role-player, I have played many rounds on the Aurora and I feel I have interacted well with the other crew. I consider myself a reliable role-player, though I am yet quite unexperienced as an antagonist.

Notes:

Alterations to my original application were made after constructive and fair critisism by JamOfBoy, I hope it is up to standards now

[Zundy]

You didn't have to make a new thread you lil cutie, you could have amended your old app. You mention space station 13 but the station is the Aurora (a bit of a nit pick by me). Where was your character trained? Why does your character want to be a Xenoarcheologist?

[NerdyVampire]

You didn't have to make a new thread you lil cutie, you could have amended your old app. You mention space station 13 but the station is the Aurora (a bit of a nit pick by me). Where was your character trained? Why does your character want to be a Xenoarcheologist?

 

Good question! My initial thought was to have him attend the Gliutip'lyaz university, though with the lifespan of Vaurca that becomes problematic since the university takes 23 years to complete. I'd rather argue that his training was had inside the VR of Ta'Akaix'Leto'yahkt'zor K'lax, where ancient civilizations of the known alien races have been recreated in their glory and several unbound might have made themselves expert on the subject with a willingness to teach about the various histories surrounding each civilization. Given that Tret is a mining colony, I don't feel it is far fetched to assume that the lesser queen has dedicated a minuscule part of her VR to the current methods of excavation employed, which could be used for training.

This surrounding could also explain how my character have developed an interest in Xenoarcheology in the first place. It is reasonable that Ta'Akaix'Leto'yahkt'zor K'lax in her deals with NanoTransen have been able to secure, or offer as payment, work for some of her brood in this occupation, provided they get Avowed first.

Regarding work as a lab assistant, I am unsure if this warrants a deeper education, or if it is fair to propose that my character has undergone a short course prior to his arrival at the Aurora.

In total this should make my character qualified for lab assistant or Xenoarcheology work, and place him to be several years old when he enters active duty

Does this background sound reasonable to you?

[Bygonehero]

You didn't have to make a new thread you lil cutie, you could have amended your old app. You mention space station 13 but the station is the Aurora (a bit of a nit pick by me). Where was your character trained? Why does your character want to be a Xenoarcheologist?

 

Good question! My initial thought was to have him attend the Gliutip'lyaz university, though with the lifespan of Vaurca that becomes problematic since the university takes 23 years to complete. I'd rather argue that his training was had inside the VR of Ta'Akaix'Leto'yahkt'zor K'lax, where ancient civilizations of the known alien races have been recreated in their glory and several unbound might have made themselves expert on the subject with a willingness to teach about the various histories surrounding each civilization. Given that Tret is a mining colony, I don't feel it is far fetched to assume that the lesser queen has dedicated a minuscule part of her VR to the current methods of excavation employed, which could be used for training.

This surrounding could also explain how my character have developed an interest in Xenoarcheology in the first place. It is reasonable that Ta'Akaix'Leto'yahkt'zor K'lax in her deals with NanoTransen have been able to secure, or offer as payment, work for some of her brood in this occupation, provided they get Avowed first.

Regarding work as a lab assistant, I am unsure if this warrants a deeper education, or if it is fair to propose that my character has undergone a short course prior to his arrival at the Aurora.

In total this should make my character qualified for lab assistant or Xenoarcheology work, and place him to be several years old when he enters active duty

Does this background sound reasonable to you?

It does, and great response! I love creative writing, and. I will process this app when I get home!

[Bygonehero]

I was so worked up with work today that I completely forgot this. Application accepted Sorry for that!