[Accepted] Caelphon's Command Application

[Caelphon]

BYOND key: Caelphon

Character names:

Ranked from most - least played; 

Naila (IPC Detective)

Scattered Embers of a Dying Star (Diona Engine Technician)

Nhadijya Khadijrifik'Mdijya (Tajaran Scientist)

Uptari'Xixi Kaaxi (Skrell Chaplain)

Heph-Medic S1.U8.C2439 (IPC Trauma Physician)

Juuxin Kin (Skrell Warden)

HEPH-ENGINE S2.U4.C2460 (IPC Engine Technician)

Encroaching Song of Life (Diona Physician)

Hanru Smith (Human Chef)

How long have you been playing on Aurora?: 

I do believe its been a few months since I've joined - I joined in December. 

Why do you wish to be on the whitelist?: 

I have recently set-up a discord server for those who hold a Command Whitelist, to help eachother and provide ideas that can be implemented. I think I can assist both the discord server and actual serverbetter with a whitelist.

Why did you come to Aurora?:

It was actually one of the first servers that I joined - I drifted between Aurora and Baystation but I found myself more interested in the Aurora lore, and players really. 

Have you read the Aurora wiki on the head roles and qualifications you plan on playing?:

I have, rather extensively. 

Have you received any administrative actions? And how serious were they? 

To the best of my knowledge, I have not. 

Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph each.

Give a definition of what you think roleplay is, and should be about:

Role-playing is the changing of one's behaviour to assume a role, either unconsciously to fill a social role, or consciously to act out an adopted role - This is the dictionary definition of roleplay, but roleplay isn't just to assume a role, but to faciliate an environment that others will want to seek and join. Roleplay should be about developing connections to the character (or role) that you've undertaken, and ensure that others surrounding you are included in the development through positive and negative interactions. Roleplaying should be enjoyable. 

What do you think the OOC purpose of a Head of Staff is, ingame?:

The Out-of-Character purpose of a Head-of-Staff ingame, is to ensure that a round is enjoyable (for all parties, including antagonists). A Head of Staff is meant to make decisions ooc that they know will either facilitate roleplay or completely shut it down, and they are required to understand that they are a faucet to increasing the connections between players (characters really) through facilitating roleplay in their decisions (obviously to ensure that the environment is not toxic, but a positive on that others wish to join). A Head of Staff is someone others look to in order to guide them how to react to situations - so a Head of Staff should be capable of responding to situations with the correct mindset (for example; A person reports that they saw a person teleport in and out of the medical bay - OOC Command Staff would understand it might be wizard, but IC Command would attempt to investigate it and ensure that if there is nothing found that the person gets treated and is given a psychiatric evaluation before anyone jumps to conclusions).  

What do you think the OOC responsibilities of Whitelisted players are to other players, and how would you strive to uphold them?:

Whitelisted Players are held to a high regard in terms of how much 'power' they hold, and thus should set good examples of how to portray a character. Whitelisted Players are there to ensure that enjoyable roleplay (positive and negative interactions) takes place, and further encourage it by doing so when a Whitelisted Player spawns in. Whitelisted Players should also be conscious of how their decisions can ultimately change the narrative of a Shift (understand that getting killed by an antag isn't a lose, but simply a stepping stone to complete the narrative ((of course self-preservations comes into play)) of a shift)

Could you give us the gist of what is currently happening in Tau ceti and how it affected your character and their career?

Ezra:

Ezra is a four-year-old IPC, who is fiercely loyal to NanoTrasen. Ezra was constructed in 2458, in the first inklings of the Frost Invasion - Ezra was a free baseline, contracted by Nanotrasen to work as a Quartermaster aboard the NSS Upsilon. It was after the Frost Invasion of March 2nd, and the 're-purchase' era of the Republic Of Biesel that Ezra found themselves owned by Nanotrasen - The IPC began to see NanoTrasen as their saviour, purchasing them instead of letting them be scrapped like many other IPCs. Ezra was transfered to a Shell in 2461 - shortly before Cere's Lance introduction into NanoTrasen, where Ezra saw the work that they were doing as a way to save Shells, and ensure that they'd be well-looked just like NanoTrasen had once done to them. Ezra was promoted in mid-2461 (Approx. June) to Head of Personnel aboard the NSS Upsilon, however eight months later they were reassigned to the NSS Aurora. After a short debrief regarding recent circumstances (Skrell Arc and Tajaran Arc), Ezra has found that they need to solidy relations between NanoTrasen and other species. Ezra has been affected by the recent events, as they believe that the recent growth in disloyalty to NanoTrasen has occured due to the incidents aboard the NSS Aurora - Ezra has been discriminated against due to their origin (IPC) but ultimately wishes to help other species, and ensure that no-one is treated unequally. 

 

Tiiquu Xii-Quualt, a one-hundred-and-twelve year old Skrell, currently with faltering views of her Nation (Jargon Federation). Tiquu was born aboard The Homeworld, where they were not only specialised in Industrial Psychology, but further specialised in Communication. Tiquu was involved in numerous organisations on The Homeworld, ensuring that cohesion took place - but it was in 2445 (almost a hundred years after she was born) that Tiiquu realised she wished to further educate herself regarding the inner-workings of other species. Tiiquu left The Homeworld for the Republic of Biesel in 2445, and spent many years as a Psychiatrist aboard the NSS Canis Major. It was in 2456 that Tiiquu was promoted to Chief Medical Officer aboard the NSS Canis Major - however her time in the Republic was not as smooth as it seemed. Tiiquu had somewhat of a shock when the first synthetics began to be deployed all across NanoTrasen assets, leaving her frustrated at the stupidness of humanity - and in February of 2459 following the Frost Invasion, that her views regarding synthetics changed. Tiiquu saw how other species had grown attached to these synthetics - much like how Skrell from the Weeping Era felt, but it was different, synthetics were different. Tiiquu remained apprehensive near synthetics, but soon her tolerance of them began to grow. Tiiquu was transfered to the NCV Clark in 2459, also being promoted to Captain of the vessel as well. Tiiquu remained aboard the NCV Clark until late 2461 - returning to the Republic just before the 'Archives Incident'. Tiiquu found the actions aboard the NSS Aurora unforgiveable - the violence and death brought upon the crew by the Federation's hands were against her teachings, and she vowed to make it right. She requested a transfer to the NSS Aurora in January of 2462, and was promptly transfered to the NSS Aurora, as Captain Tiiquu Xii-Quualt. Tiiquu tends to find herself slightly apprehensive near synthetics, as well as fiercely loyal Skrell to the Federation. The recent events have caused Tiiquu to realise the Jargon Federation lied to their citizens - leaving her questioning her ethics and morals, but she knows for sure she wants to help those aboard the NSS Aurora and make it right. 

What roles do you plan on playing after the application is accepted?

I will most likely dive into being a Research Director or a Consular

Characters you intend to use for command or have created for command. Include the job they will be taking:

Ezra (IPC Head of Personnel)

Tiiquu Xii-Quualt (Skrell Captain)

How would you rate your own roleplaying?:

Again, I do not like to rate myself using numbers. I believe I try and maintain a high-level of roleplay and if I am given the chance to undertake a trial, I will to the utter best of my abilities attempt to uphold the whitelist. 

Do you understand your whitelist is not permanent, and may be stripped following continuous administrative action?

I do. 

Have you familiarize yourself with the wiki pages for the command roles?

I have. 

Edited March 20, 2020 by ReadThisNamePlz
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[Garnascus]

You've been here just a short while and yet you're a ccia trial and you have FOUR separate species white-lists. Each requiring their own separate white-list application and RP style. On top of that you have one note. One single note. Thats it. The type of person you are is extremely rare. Your history speaks for itself and i see no reason why you should not be given a head whitelist. 

[Caelphon]

1 minute ago, Garnascus said:

You've been here just a short while and yet you're a ccia trial and you have FOUR separate species white-lists. Each requiring their own separate white-list application and RP style. On top of that you have one note. One single note. Thats it. The type of person you are is extremely rare. Your history speaks for itself and i see no reason why you should not be given a head whitelist. 

Thank you Garnascus, it means a lot for someone as high as you are to speak on my pesky little application!

[BoryaTheSlayer]

Despite some questionable experiences with your dionae, you're an easy-going and calm person over all, from what I can gather. And I had plenty of pleasant experiences with your characters.

I'd like to see how you would fare in your trial.

[WickedCybs]

I'll say what I've always said on their other apps. A very competent roleplayer who plays believable characters. It's a slam dunk, really. Being with them in command sounds like a good time.

+1

[Dark1Star]

+1 They're pretty fun to RP with, and their RP is solid to be honest, I think they'd actually be a good fit for a trial, hell, I got my command app, don't see out of anyone why Cael couldn't  Also they keep trying to kill Jake. 3 attempts and counting~

[NerdyVampire]

From what I've played with them I haven't seen any red flags and its been pretty good rp so +1 from here.

[ReadThisNamePlz]

 

On 11/03/2020 at 14:53, Garnascus said:

You've been here just a short while and yet you're a ccia trial and you have FOUR separate species white-lists. Each requiring their own separate white-list application and RP style. On top of that you have one note. One single note. Thats it. The type of person you are is extremely rare. Your history speaks for itself and i see no reason why you should not be given a head whitelist. 

 
I could not have said it better myself. 

You're being given a Command Trial, it will begin today, MAR/13/20, and extended to MAR/20/20. 

Be active, play your command characters, and good luck! 
 

[Toast]

I just recently played a round with you at an ungodly hour. Your Captain was fun to interact with and they seem to manage Command quite well. +1

[Wigglesworth Jones]

Having played a few rounds as captain with Ezra, I think that Caelphon would do wonderfully in command.

+1

[niennab]

Although I believe Command Antags will soon no longer be a thing, I deeply enjoyed Caelphon's play as Ezra during a round where facing decommissioning Ezra had stolen the station's funds and attempted to fake their own death, resulting in a genuinely sad exchange when finally caught by Security. You roleplay fascinating characters that I hope to get to know more. Easy +1 from me.

(feel free to advertise your application at round end too if you want!)

Edited March 15, 2020 by niennab

[Zer0Winds]

I thought I commented here. Oh well.

Caelphon's play is excellent at times, and being present for the round nienna mentioned, as one of the Security, I can say it was indeed a great (and sad) exchange, even for myself, who had only seen the outcome.

Their captain, I have not seen much of, on account of the difference of times we get on, but what I witness is indeed well enough.

All in all, +1

[Cnaym]

Good characters, good RP, good player.

I might be late for the admin party under your app, but it's a pleasure to have you in command ICly and in the round OOCly.

Good luck with your trial, shouldn't even be a small problem for you to pass ? 

You have my full support for the command whitelist ❤️ 

[Hepatica]

+1, no reason they shouldn't have the whitelist. They're a great roleplayer, and everything positive that's been said above I agree with

[Omega5102]

When I read this app, I was amazed at how many characters I love to RP with came from one person.

I've also enjoyed all my interaction with both the trial command characters.

+1!

[Ozob_Korolenko]

Played along with his Diona characters many times, and it has always been a very enjoyable experience, you clearly deserve this shot in the command role, good luck

+1 With love!

[ReadThisNamePlz]

Application accepted! Congratulations. The Company gained a good command member today.