[Accepted]Lancer's Tajara Application

[The lancer]

BYOND Key: the lancer
Character Names: Yuri Komarov, Tobby Harlow, Daniel Lord, and a bunch more
Species you are applying to play: Tajara
What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt): Black Zhan
Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: yes

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:

It opens up new possibilities for character creation, gives a fresh opportunity for new experiences on the server. Tajara lore is also very developed, and there's a frequent stream of news articles and developments that help keep it fresh. Lastly, I guess I'm also curious to see how it works out.

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

Aside from biology mechanics and the new languages, Tajara stem from a war torn planet, riddled with different ideologies, political instability and opportunism. By the setting's standards, ancient technology can be found at the rural fields and isolated communities, in stark contrast to the many amenities of partial modernisation, provided in main urban hubs of the People's Republic. This, in tandem with immigration to Tau Ceti and the rapid change of lifestyle, makes Tajara a species with generally more conservative ideals, trying to settle in a new yet sometimes hostile environment amongst humans, as well as other aliens. They are the struggling visitor in a land of unkown.

Character Name: Jahat'rir Amhatrran
Please provide a short backstory for this character, approximately 2 paragraphs.

Born in 2406 into the Amhatrran family, a leftover Zhan Khazan clan branch of lumberers settled in a village on the far outskirts of the City of Kaltir, Jahat'rir was the second of five brothers. His family being natives of the land for whole generations, had formed loyal ties with the land and the nobles bound to it, supplying their levies with abled soldiers in times of turmoil and guard duties against northern banditry. As expected, Jahat'rir took up the trade of woodcutting at the age of 15, taught by his father along with his elder brother. He did not receive education, as the nearest school was a day's travel away, and any sort of investment in advanced education was financially out of the question. Years passed, and so did life, with Jahat'rir's main sources of excitement being village festivities and travelling Hharar theater bands, isolated from the socially heated urban hubs of Adhomai. When word had spread of the first rebellion, and Vahzirthaamro Azunja's reluctancy to enter the upcoming war. However, levies were raised as precautionary measure, and Jahat'rir gracefully accepted to enlist as an escape from the everyday, dull life in the village.

Life in the army was comprised of digging defences, waiting, and cheap entertainment. Though a boring situation to be in for some, Jahat'rir tried to experience his new position in the fullest, visiting new places, and even towns where his unit would be garrisoned. Excitetement was cut short however, since he would soon have to return to his village after the natural death of his father, to assist with family affairs and business, as one of the two only unmarried sons. That was until Hadii's forces, easily overruning Kaltir's levies, annexed the land, spreading terror in its settlements and the mostly sympathetic towards its rulers populace. Life under the victorious revolutionaries was rough. The introduction of the credit paralyzed the family business, while beatings and executions were a common sight. Jahat'rir struggled to survive on his own, and even found employment in a nearby factory to cover his most basic of needs. As was natural, the situation transformed the once excitable and calm Jahat'rir into a vessel of anger and revanchism against Hadii and the Republic. All of his brothers' fates were unknown, they themselves scattered away from home. Only he and his frail mother, was all that was left.

Upon hearing of the formation of the New Kingdom and the return of the Azunja dynasty, the 44 year old Zhan departed from his household, leaving his mother (much to her dismay) to the care of well known neighbours. After constant pleads and demands that he be let to serve despite his age, and even personal letters to the King and nobles citing his clan's loyalty, he was allowed to enter into the Imperial Army, at first as a reservist. As the war progressed, and manpower issues became apparent, Jahat'rir was moved to the front, seing much action in the trenches. Impressing his commanders and superiors, Jahat'rir gained fame for his initiative and courage, earning him ranks and pay. Life started changing, as he began getting comfortable with his place in the spotlight. After a final daring, yet successful night raid at the enemy trenches, Jahat'rir managed to return with a large number of captives, earning him a cheering place in the New Kingdom's war articles for a week, and culminating to his transfer to the Royal Grenadiers. Feeling a war hero, Jahat'rir could not be happier, nor more careless, as during his first deployment with his new formation, he once again charged the enemy trenches in an attempt to replicate his glorious moments, finding nothing but two laser beams to his arm, and splinters in his left eye. Dragged off the field, his descent was imminent. His reputation for his foolish attempt overshadowed his achievements, and was soon forgotten.

Being discharged for medical reasons after having lost his left arm and eye, forgotten by everyone but some close friends, Jahat'rir decided to leave for Tau Ceti, than be forgotten in a poorhouse or the streets. With no knowledge of his mother's situation, he pulled any last strings left, and by utilising his lifetime savings and with the help of his last, few willing friends, secured a contract with Nanotrasen, as well as a cheap prosthetic arm which brought him to debt. Now residing on the Odin, Jahat'rir is employed primarily as a janitor on board Tau Ceti installations, his morale at an all time low, the days of excitement and adventure, far behind him.

What do you like about this character?

He's seen a lot, and has some good stories to tell if you get him to speak of the past. He's also patient, and does not care very much about politics or grand events.

How would you rate your role-playing ability?

I suppose I fare well.

Notes: -

Edited March 31, 2019 by Mofo1995

[Allakai]

Hey! Sweet another tajara application! This is actually very exciting as I am always excited to see new players! I absolutely love this. It's incredibly well written and definitely shows you have put a ton of effort into it. Lancer also OOC wise probably is the funniest guy I know. He's extremely chill, easy to talk to, and a wonderful example of what it means to be a whitelisted player.

 

Regarding the Tajara app again I do not have any serious qualms with it. Though my only real question is how he sees the other races and species! How does he feel about them? What are his opinions on the other Tajara in Tau Ceti? These can usually be addressed ICly but still quite important!

 

All in all +1!!

[DeadLantern]

First problem, font is way too big.

Other than that, the story is pretty imaginative. However, it's a bit unclear and is stretching the limits of reality at some points. Firstly, it is unclear on what side he fought on in the first revolution. I assume it is on the side of the nobles due to the mention of the king, but I do not know. And you lament of Hadii's forces coming in--wouldn't he be excited that nobility is ruling again? The shootings and executions were not very common until Hadii was killed.

I find it hard to believe that a Tajara in their 40's (Taj can't work at 60) would be allowed to fight on the frontlines. I believe that he could be allowed into the army as a reservist, but no one would trust to rely on this old man in actual combat. Perhaps an artilleryman or other support role would fit more.

You don't mention what job he got at NT. He is old and uneducated. I won't expect anything higher than cargo or janitor.

[The lancer]

3 hours ago, Allakai said:

Regarding the Tajara app again I do not have any serious qualms with it. Though my only real question is how he sees the other races and species! How does he feel about them? What are his opinions on the other Tajara in Tau Ceti? These can usually be addressed ICly but still quite important!

He hasn't really formed an opinion yet, since he is pretty fresh to this concept himself. Tau Ceti certainly is a cultural shock, when it comes to the plethora of aliens present. As for other Tajara, he hasn't had any experiences with non NKA ones aside of war, so there's certainly a bias against supporters of the PRA and DPRA. He is mostly trying to leave the war behind though, so it's a mixed bag.

2 hours ago, DeadLantern said:

First problem, font is way too big.

I have the font size on default, so I do not know what else to do.

2 hours ago, DeadLantern said:

Firstly, it is unclear on what side he fought on in the first revolution. I assume it is on the side of the nobles due to the mention of the king, but I do not know. And you lament of Hadii's forces coming in--wouldn't he be excited that nobility is ruling again? The shootings and executions were not very common until Hadii was killed.

Kaltir did not participate in the first revolution. Hadii won everywhere else and just, annexed the remaining land, scattering and imprisoning the nobles. The people of Kaltir requested that they be left in peace, and there is room to assume that many under the king's rule were loyal to the nobles of that area (causing reprisals from the PRA), as they did not partake in cruel acts, were kept well and treated with dignity. The nobility always ruled in Kaltir, as it did not come under the PRA, only after Hadii came in charge, so there is no argument to be made about being excited that the nobility ruled again. The information of the above is not present in the main "Tajara" wiki page, and was found under "King Vahzirthaamro Azunja" in the notable Tajara page.

As for him being in the army at that age, notable manpower issues are mentioned for the NKA, which was answered with conscription. This, along with previous military duty and his family being loyal providers of levies since the days of old, eventually landed him in the front. It may be stretched a bit there, yes.

And for his job, he would revolve around being an assistant, janitor, and maybe a crate pusher. Nothing more.

[Mofo1995]

At first I had a handful of issues similar to those brought up in the thread, but then I saw your response and I see now that you are aware of the lore and really, some of them come down to a matter of perspective. I think the application is well written, demonstrates a thorough understand of tajara lore, and I can really sense your enthusiasm for tajara dripping from the words of your writing. I'm also enthused to see a royal grenadier! I had gone through with Serveris and Hivefleet's special forces, adding a few of my own along the way, in the hopes of seeing them on station, so I'm excited to see a royal grenadier disgraced by his cockiness and overconfidence, it's super cool! Application accepted.