[Accepted] Caelphon's IPC Application

[Caelphon]

BYOND Key: Caelphon

Character Names: 

Hanru Smith - Chef

Jadeen Willows - Medical Resident

Uptari'Xixi Kaaxi - Chaplain

Juuxin Kin - Warden

Scattered Embers Of A Dying Star - Engineer

Nazmi Al-Fasid - Medical Officer

Species you are applying to play: IPC (Integrated Positronic Chassis) Baseline

What color do you plan on making your first alien character: Excempt

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: 

I stumbled upon the IPC after applying for my Skrell whitelist (Glorsh specifically), and it interests me how much like a Diona they can have varying personalties, ranging from a cold, logical being that bases their decision making purely on 1's and 0's to another IPC (Shell) that can be indistinguishable from a human. The ability to create so many different IPC really does intrigue me, and the fact that they're not bound by anything specific rather by a quite understandable mentality of 'self-preservation', which most if not all organics tend to think as well.  I also believe that I can imitate machine, as I have done so with my Diona who I try to protray as very 'freaky' and alien-like, and I can attempt to portray how some IPC personalites can be formed (as menioned above; Cold and Calculating or 'Emotional' (ones who can act pretty well) and try their best to portray their human characteristics. 

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

I believe that is is evident that playing an IPC is rather different from being a human. IPC's (or their posi) typically tend to mimic humans to a varying degrees, however it is just immitating it. Humans have emotions, which not only assist them in making decisions, but also tends to ruin things due to their subjectivity and connotations of a subject, which IPC arn't really affected by due to not only not having emotions (merely emulating them) but view subjects with objectivity (to a most part), and the fact that they're fairly lacking of morality usually results in IPC making decisions with a 'cause and effect' mentality.  Humans are also typically not owned by others, nor are they discriminated against, but IPCs are both discriminated against (typically hatred by Skrell, Humans ((Dominians & Solarians)) and Unathi) and regarded as property. 

 

Character Name: Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439

Break down of the name: 

Heph(Producer)

Medic(Occupation/Skills)

S1(Assembly Line)

U8(Representing it was the 8th unit assembled)

C2439(Year it was constructed)

 

Character Backstory: 

An array of cogs and steel plating wheeled down the line before a rather large metallic arm propped the machine up on it’s two lanky, gangly like stilts, before gently slotting the positronic within the rectangular cranium. The positronic whirred, before the robotic arm again slotted an item, however this time a circuit card with programming required for Heph-Medical S1.U8.C2439’s knowledge banks.  Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 was packaged and sold shortly hereafter amongst numerous other baseline positronic chassis to the non-government humanitarian organization, the Interstellar Aid Corps. Although severely restricted, the IAC were deployed to Unathi Space, shortly before the exchange of the nuclear firearms. Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 suppressed much of their ‘personality’ (really anything that showed them as something other than a tool) usually only responding minimally and conservatively. When Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 and their colleques were notified of the impending War, they hurriedly began to load their shuttle and evacuate the area. 

The pilot began the pre-flight checks, before commencing the climb. As the shuttle began to ascend, it spewed foliage and debris underneath it into the surrounding environment, before beginning to rapidly increase the velocity required to escape Moghes' atmosphere, however it was for naught. Shortly after take off an unknown projectile collided with the main fuselage, fragmenting it mid-air which resulted in the almost immediate descent towards the planet's surface, primarily plummeting towards the eastern mountain ranges of the Mimba Sea. When the shuttle collided with the surface, most if not all the crew aboard were killed upon the impact. 

The collision left Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 almost destroyed, a piece of steel from the wreckage had pierced its upper thorax and the visual receptors had been incredibly damaged. Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 was rapidly leaking coolant when it took the decision to manually enter hibernation mode, desperately hoping that it would be recovered, however the shuttle never was recovered due to the nuclear exchange that occurred less than a week later. 

Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 remained in hibernation for roughly a decade before self-diagnostics routines detected sufficient repairs capable of sustaining elongated activity. It rebooted, slowly allowing the operating system to once again extend and cement itself within the baseline. Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 awoke surrounded by Unathi scientists and engineers. It took numerous sessions with the scientists and engineers studying it before Heph-Medic came to understand that they had begun to augment themselves due to their faith, as well as influence from ‘Oss’. Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 remained within the commune for a year assisting with the augmentation as well as other duties before it was ultimately released from the Aut’akh bunker to what remained of Moghes. 

The cruel sun beat down on the Baseline, it's malevolent eye unblinking, and the sky was it's co-conspirator with not even a wisp of cloud to soften the harsh rays of Uueoa-Esa. Each step sunk into the searing sand, and the Baseline soon began to overheat, but continued to persevere forward until finally having reached ‘Camp Integrity’. It was here that after multiple explanations, and threats that Heph-Medic SI.U8.C2439 returned to the stars aboard a shuttle. 

During the 2450’s Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 managed to return to the IAC however opted to 'retire' instead of returning back. Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 was introduced to a  new political environment that had began to rear its ugly head in the 2440's and thus ultimately landing Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 to search for asylum/safety which they found within the Republic of Biesel, the first political entity that gave them rights. Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 was purchased by an Eridanian, David Mwabe, and hired out Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 for a short period of time before they passed away unexpectedly, and surprisingly Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439’s owner had left their deed to the Baseline in the will. It was here that for the next decade Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 managed to work as a Trauma Physician aboard the NSS Canis Minor before being reassigned in late January of 2462 to work aboard the NSS Aurora. 

The experiences that Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 has partaken in has ultimately changed their point of view regarding xeno-life forms. H-M S1.U8.C2439 developed a cautious approach surrounding non-Aut’akh Unathi and typically will only speak and respond when spoken to or questioned, however they tend to flock to Aut’akh more than other species. Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 also has numerous ‘scars’ from their experiences, evident by the scratches, welded metal marks and seldom malfunctioning visual sensor issues. 
 

What do you like about this character?

I particularly enjoy the rich history I've created for them. I also inherently can't dislike a character that I've molded, even going as far as diving deep within other species' wikis, and asking for assistance from numerous people in order to ensure that no lore breaks were occuring (or atleast I think there isn't a lore break). 

How would you rate your role-playing ability?

As I've stated before, I dont particularly like using numbers. I do believe that I can accurately portray the IPC species, and uphold the whitelist if I am accepted. 

[Zer0Winds]

I like this player, from Uptari to Scattered Embers, and I have no doubt of their RP abilities. The backstory seems well thought out, and the character has flaws (good ones, not the writing.), to go with it's positives.

I give this a +1

[niennab]

I like the idea of a particularly aged IPC that has seen a lot. It's often a rarity and can lend itself to a sort've wise or experienced individual.

Nonetheless, the only minor issue I feel might be the bit on 'retiring' from the IAC. The organization might still claim ownership although, I am fine with the idea of the aid corp effectively doing away with their ownership given what occurred and thus, Heph was able to enter Tau Ceti space by being purchased by David or, that David Mwabe instead purchased the IPC through the IAC. All minor details however.

Just for clarification on my end, is Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 currently free?

[Caelphon]

I don't see a problem with your suggestion and I really like it! I think I'll go down the route of the IAC having sold the unit to David Mwabe. 

Currently it is indeed free.

Edited February 29, 2020 by Caelphon

[niennab]

I reached out with the Unathi team and although nothing particularly clashes, there was worry regarding the abrupt departure from the commune to match across the desert to Camp Integrity as it'd be incredibly dangerous and worse-so for an IPC. Instead, what was proposed that they waited until the exile commune left and made it's way to Tau Ceti, effectively hitching a ride with them. If you're willing to adhere to that then I think we're fine. I'd only be curious as to if the ownership story would change and/or how.

[Caelphon]

Its completely understandable - I actually was at a loss for words regarding how they'd end up back at space. I assume that the IPC would be a member of the Exiled Convoy, where after the many negotiations the IPC would then be handed over to Nanotrasen. Most of the backstory would remain (barring the retirement and purchase of them by David Mwabe) however the unit would no longer be free but instead be owned by Nanotrasen, and would still have worked aboard the NSS Canis Minor before being reassinged to the NSS Aurora.

[TealPinniped]

Good lad. I'll give them the +1

[niennab]

Perfect. Thank you for the changes. Application accepted!