CarsonEagle Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) BYOND Key: CarsonEagle Character Names: Milton Hawker, Joey Miami, Zack Hurricane, Don Kuban Species you are applying to play: IPC What color do you plan on making your first alien character: Orange and grey Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes! Why do you wish to play this specific race: I find anything robotic interesting. The idea of something inorganic having emotions, feelings and thoughts is so fascinating to me. I would love to explore these themes of existence, free will and what it means to live with an IPC in a fun and entertaining way. Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: IPCs are toasters. They're thinking machines that have to calculate their every move. Having such a big limit on my speech, walking, talking and manners would give the setting a lot more flavor. IPCs can look human, they may act it, but they will never be human. Character Name: TB-64 (Test Bot) TB was created by a team of scientists aboard a space station that rested above some far-off magma planetoid light years away from Tau Ceti and Sol. TB's early "life" was spent running through test courses, combat simulations and even mock diplomatic missions. He theorizes what these tests were for, but he has no idea to this day. It eats him up inside and creates a feeling of yearning for that original purpose. He was eventually thrown into the disposals after completing several tests and having most of his parts recycled and reused, such as his power-cell, which he refers to as his "heart". He rotted in a massive trash pile for years, wondering if he passed those test, stuck underneath a massive pile of rubble and bile until scavengers found him amongst the rubble of the now derelict station. Soon enough, he was repaired and had several parts replaced. The two scavengers who found him raised him as if he was their own son, teaching him what it means to live in this crazy universe, and eventually told him about his mysterious origin. He asked the scavengers why he was thrown into the garbage, but none of them could answer his question. Now on a mission to discover the truth behind his creation, TB-64 has traveled to the Tau Ceti sector, signing up to Nanotrasen's new state-of-art facility. In hopes of finding out the truth behind his identity and his purpose in the greater universe. What do you like about this character? The obsession of individuality. He's unique amongst the IPCs (at least he thinks so) and being an individual is the highest privilege a living thing can achieve. It's nice to think about. How would you rate your role-playing ability? Two steps above average. I refuse to write several hundred paragraphs for an action, but I'll /me movements and stuff like that but never something so in-depth. Edited March 7, 2021 by CarsonEagle Expanding on the back story. Link to comment
CarsonEagle Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer! Link to comment
niennab Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Hello, thank you for applying. A lot of the same questions apply. Are you able to greatly expand on the application? Particularly the backstory (which calls for two paragraphs) as well as the question of how they differ from humans. You have an interesting concept however why was TB discarded over salvaging or selling the unit? What was their original purpose? Was the station that they were made on in Tau Ceti? What frame is TB? What role will they be on station? Link to comment
CarsonEagle Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 21 hours ago, niennab said: Hello, thank you for applying. A lot of the same questions apply. Are you able to greatly expand on the application? Particularly the backstory (which calls for two paragraphs) as well as the question of how they differ from humans. You have an interesting concept however why was TB discarded over salvaging or selling the unit? What was their original purpose? Was the station that they were made on in Tau Ceti? What frame is TB? What role will they be on station? Okay one quick question, do I edit the post or reply to you? I don't quiet understand the formalities here. Link to comment
niennab Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Either or is fine. It's up to you. Link to comment
CarsonEagle Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 (edited) On 05/03/2021 at 03:19, niennab said: You have an interesting concept however why was TB discarded over salvaging or selling the unit? What was their original purpose? Was the station that they were made on in Tau Ceti? What frame is TB? What role will they be on station? I have edited the story and that they did salvage all of his parts, and just threw away the husk and his positronic brain. They station was not in Tau Ceti and TB is of course a base line frame, as it would make no sense to invest so much money in just a test bot. TB would either be in security, due to the several combat simulations working as a detective, or in cargo. I have not decided which yet. And his original purpose I intend to keep as a mystery, but if I have to reveal it: It would be that he had no original purpose, because he was simply a test bot to run simple tests, and that his arc will be that of discovering his purpose, learning about it, and that it doesn't matter what his purpose was, what matters is that he can make his own goal and "purpose" Edited March 7, 2021 by CarsonEagle Link to comment
niennab Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Since applications are a demonstration of ones understanding of the lore, mysteries or spoilers can't be really be used. You can DM me it if you want it kept secret however since an IPCs original purpose is crucial to their making, I'll have to ask that it's detailed. Where was he before going to Tau Ceti? Was TB thrown out in Tau Ceti? Are you able to expand on the question of how IPCs differ from humans? Link to comment
CarsonEagle Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 1 hour ago, niennab said: Where was he before going to Tau Ceti? Was TB thrown out in Tau Ceti? Are you able to expand on the question of how IPCs differ from humans? He travelled around with his the scavengers that found him, helping them reach scrap and items in areas which organic life could not reach. He was not thrown out in Tau Ceti, as he was just thrown out in the garbage wherever his station was. (it doesn't matter where it was, that it just was far away from Tau Ceti) IPCs are different, in that they are created by a mechanic, or scientist, or a craft that requires a great deal of intelligence. They are not "thinking" machines, but rather calculating. Always trying to find the most logical solution to an issue, which is fundamentally impossible for a human to do as we are very emotional creatures. (Which isn't a bad thing) Link to comment
niennab Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Thank you for answering my questions. As it stands the question of how they differ from humans is too bare bones and doesn't convey a lot of the topics inherent to Auroran IPCs. I recommend getting to know the IPC players in game, as a lot of lore can be gleaned that way. There are a few story beats that I am concerned of as well. If the IPC was built to be a test unit, what was being tested and why? Given the cost of a frame and a positronic brain, why was the unit thrown out instead of sold? Not to say an IPC can't have this backstory but due to the nature of IPCs, these things need to be detailed. As such I will deny your application for now however you are welcome to reapply in 3 days at the minimum. Link to comment
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