WickedCybs Finally Does it - Bug Time

[WickedCybs]

BYOND Key: WickedCybs

Character Names: Only including the ones I’ve actually played for more than a few rounds lately. Val Xiram, Irina Vetrova, Eris Heydar’Fayez. Almasa Za’ra, Vael Zuuxix, Lupin Artemo.

Species you are applying to play: Vaurcae

What color do you plan on making your first alien character: Likely a light green

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

 

Why do you wish to play this specific race: 

Vaurca are very interesting to me when it comes to their lore and how they interact with others in the setting. Diona are the most alien species I’ve played throughout my time on various SS13 servers, and that alien aspect is why I’m applying, really. It’s quite different than my usual. I enjoy what I’ve read about Vaurca so far, and my interactions with the players of this species has been on the good side, mostly. The game is at its best for me when I try new things. Additionally, a few here have been pressing me to give it a shot, thinking I'll enjoy it. No harm in indulging.

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

Augmented space bugs. You eat a balanced diet of fruits, grains, whatever? In thiz hive we eat k’oiz. K’oiz byproductzz. More k’oiz. Anything else won’t do. Vaurcae are separated into castes, with each one being markedly different, and defining who the Vaurca is and what the Vaurca will be doing. You also have the important distinction of Bound and Unbound. Bound exist to serve and provide a focused role.. They cannot do much else, they literally do not have the mind for it and are probably what some humans wish they could get out of IPCs when it comes to being a hard working, non-questioning workforce. The Unbound provide the versatile thinking force that is often needed to serve a role and also better direct bound. 

Could go into more, though I will shift focus to what it would be like to play the species in game. On the station you can expect to withstand pressure differences that would destroy others, thanks to your exoskeleton, which is also a good insulator. Also get to have a bit more traction, stopping slips. On the other side of the coin you can also expect to get fried very quick by anything capable of burning you, leak like a faucet from anything penetrating your shell thanks to your open circulatory system, need K’ois to heal up, need phoron to breathe, get blinded forever by that cadet who flashed you a few times.

The avowal system is also good to note. Going above a civilian level job means getting signed, written permission from your command staff. If you don’t have it? You stay in the apprentice level roles or the service/supply jobs. 

Character Name: Za’Akaix’Vii K’lax

Please provide a short backstory for this character:

Vii was born an Unbound Warrior of the K’lax, and was Queenless. Early life was not notable, they knew only their mother Ta and their hive-cell. Vii eked out an existence, doing what they could, making the most of their lot in life and utilizing VR to its fullest. Eventually, a use would finally be found for the restless Queenless. Relations with the Unathi looked up. More and more K’lax would work on Moghes. Eventually, it was time for Vii’s hive-cell to join their number and make the most of of the hive’s vassalage.

New place, new things to do. Vii was put to work quick, doing what was natural. Acting the guard to their charges and directing Bound Warriors as needed. Certainly more stimulating work. Eventually, they would be doing much more. Someone got the bright idea of actively going into the wasteland, and this would open up a whole new avenue of work. Vii was among those who set out, and so began their life as one of the Mi’kuetz. Salvaging for materials and relics where Sinta could not tread. Competing where Sinta could tread. Nomadic yet fulfilling work, and it made for a confident and hardy Za prepared to do what needed to be done for the K’lax, the Hegemony and their comrades. 

Eventually there was a chance for some of the group’s members to pursue work outside of Moghes. Mi’kuetz make the most of their nomadic lifestyle, but resources are always in demand. Some workers and warriors were ordered to leave and set out, in an arrangement with NanoTrasen that would have credits and other resources flowing back to the nomadic bands traveling the wastes. Vii was chosen to be among those sent out. They would head to Tau Ceti and be employed among NT’s supply department aboard the Aurora. Working a hazardous environment was what they did, and while mining the asteroid was not going to be the same, it still had its dangers.

What do you like about this character?

I am hoping they’ll fill my need for a dedicated cargo character I’m happy with. I came close with Almasa, though I felt little motivation to continue with them much in the department. Other than that, I like the idea of a job-focused Warrior that is not so dour. It is good to have connections to those you work with, and being Mi’kuetz furthers that with their general good nature. The dynamic they can have with Unathi is also something I like, and they’d certainly have interesting things to say, especially when dealing with Aut’akh as well.

How would you rate your role-playing ability:

Just okay, could be better.

Notes:

I do realize the background is a bit sparse on the character itself, though I am sort of envisoning them as a job focused type who would develop more of a personality outside of Moghes. Their work while with the Mi’kuetz on Moghes would have been things along the line of guard duty, assisting in salvaging, being the muscle when it was needed.

Expanding on a few things I did not really fit into the character background. Vii is a follower of the Preimminence. Mainly brought upon by their experiences, everyone having a job in the Mi’kuetz, aligning themselves to their proper roles. Other than that, they are neutral on the Zo’ra and suspicious of the C’thur due to the circumstances of their arrival in the Orion Spur.

Geeves has me hostage pl-

Edited May 24, 2020 by WickedCybs
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[Caelphon]

We've lost another one to the bugs...

 

I stand testament to my previous comments, Cybs is a wonderful roleplayer, and I have no doubt they are capable of portraying the species accurately. 

This application has my support. 

[GreenBoi]

I've been screaming at Cybs for ages in dchat to make a bug app, and judging by the time they've taken to do this- I don't really have doubt they can actually play a vaurca as a vaurca so I'll really only ask questions to stimulate thought and not general lore-knowledge checks.

 

1. Hephaestus has an orbital station with a neutron forge attached by Klaxan contractors, does Vii worry the hive could have the tech leaked/the corporation is using them or do they not care too much about standard human relations

2. Does Vii think about the Aut'akh in any different way, from how Mi'kuetz are normally used by the Hegemony to bunker-bust. Is it neutral/a silent loathing?

[WickedCybs]

For the former, they see it as a sort of needed evil to prove the worth of the K'lax to the galaxy at large, though there are those concerns they might learn and thus have the Hive not be needed anymore. For now, best to play the long game though.

For the latter, they mostly see the Aut'akh as just another obstacle they had to dismantle during their life on Moghes, thus are neutral to an extent. There's a not insignificant feeling that the Aut'akh are overall inferiors, chasing a path the Vaurcae already mastered, what with the augmentations and overall doctrine. Aut'akh are trusted less by default and any that don't already dislike Vii by default will not find too warm a reception.

[Roostercat]

Hiiiii. I can vouch for Cybs' roleplaying ability, as well as their ability to make interesting characters. And most of MY characters get their personality and backstory as I play them, not as I envision and make them beforehand, so that part is fine. As for the app, I have some points to make.

1, While being neutral to the Aut'akh can be believable, it is known that the Mi'kuetz and the Aut'akh regularly steal technology and supplies from one another, and there are even warriors with the Mi'kuetz who specialize in infiltrating Aut'akh dens, named Bunker Busters. This would almost certainly affect the perspective of any Mi'kuetz. 

2, Other wastelanders often saw the Mi'kuetz as intruders or hostiles. Use this to shape your character's opinion some more. 

 

Now for questions, the fun part. 

1: What is Vii's opinion on The Hegemony? Does it differ from other factions containing Unathi, like Dominia?

2: How does Vii view the C'thur and Zo'ra?

[Zer0Winds]

Cybs is a great RPer, and all around good guy. I don't doubt they will do well with a bug whitelist.

[WickedCybs]

1 hour ago, Roostercat said:

Hiiiii. I can vouch for Cybs' roleplaying ability, as well as their ability to make interesting characters. And most of MY characters get their personality and backstory as I play them, not as I envision and make them beforehand, so that part is fine. As for the app, I have some points to make.

1, While being neutral to the Aut'akh can be believable, it is known that the Mi'kuetz and the Aut'akh regularly steal technology and supplies from one another, and there are even warriors with the Mi'kuetz who specialize in infiltrating Aut'akh dens, named Bunker Busters. This would almost certainly affect the perspective of any Mi'kuetz. 

2, Other wastelanders often saw the Mi'kuetz as intruders or hostiles. Use this to shape your character's opinion some more. 

 

Now for questions, the fun part. 

1: What is Vii's opinion on The Hegemony? Does it differ from other factions containing Unathi, like Dominia?

2: How does Vii view the C'thur and Zo'ra?

Vii has a favorable opinion on the Hegemony, thinking they were probably the best bet at the time. This has also been shaped by jiving well with Hegemony Unathi in general, they enjoyed their time with them as things shaped up and the Mi'kuetz found their niche. That said, Hive still comes first and in the end if the K'lax regained their former glory they would not really have any regrets about crossing the Hegemony and striking it out.

There's some resentment on the Zo'ra's position. The K'lax could be so much more in Tau Ceti, alone. That said, they still border more on the neutral and would not make much of a fuss in dealings with them. For the C'thur, there's great suspicion and almost outright hostility. They did kinda seemingly hijack one of the hiveships after all. They spell trouble, and their partnership with the Skrell, which is an entity with a bit more clout comparatively compared to others on the galactic scene, is concerning. 

Edited May 20, 2020 by WickedCybs
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[JamOfBoy]

Hi. Vaurca lore writer here.

 

After much deliberation, I’ll be accepting this application. You’ve shown good understanding of the lore, and the feedback assured me you’ll represent the species well. Hope to see you in game.