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[Desven]

A Skrell application

BYOND Key: Desven

Character Names: Pierre Godard, Luciano Morricone, Ka'Akaix'Pax C'thur

Species you are applying to play: Skrell

What color do you plan on making your first alien character: Probably teal or aquamarine

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: Although what I said on my Vaurca app is true and I'm still very much fascinated by Vaurcae, the other species that has been under my radar for a while is Skrell. In fact, I was ready to apply for it like two months ago before I fell into a Vaurca rabbit hole. I really love their design, over all, and I feel like they're a very fashionable species, which is always a plus. Also, I like both Science and Medical, and I like that they excel the most in those departments.

Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: Probably their psionic abilities. I know humans and other species can get a psionic receiver augment (which I'm unsure what mechanical purpose it has, if any, and it's not just RP), but the mechanical aspects of this (such as telepathy and the Nrom) as well as what you can RP out of it is what makes them really unique in my opinion. Also, slime ranching sounds fun.

Character Name: Qaal Nremala

Please provide a short backstory for this character:

At the age of 86, Qaal's career has been mostly comprised to their service of the Federation. mainly due to the Ruupkala. Their calling to diplomatic work was the second of their specilalizations, after a first degree in Federation Law. Their Qrri'Myaqq, a lifelong law enforcer and minor Idol, cultivated similar interests to Qaal and their Qrra'Myaqq, and as young as of the age of 8, Qaal was already lauded by their teachers in kindergarten as somebody with a promising career in Federation politics. Qaal would always think of themselves as a servant to the Council, however, their loyalty would be tested when, 15 years ago, they were part of a diplomatic mission in Biesel.

To put it bluntly, Qaal became fascinated with the human lifestyle and customs. They decided to start a new career in Nanotrasen, as well as began dressing in a female-presenting fashion and even taking interest in their arts. While not betraying her Federation origins or rejecting her Jargon heritage, Qaal has learned to live the 'Biesel way', as well as becoming versed in the (lax) regulations of the megacorporations and Biesel law. Given her history, she has recently been relocated, from planetside operations, to Head of Personnel on board the NSS Aurora. A firm believer of the Qowii doctrine, she wishes to remain tolerant and resolve any conflicts in her new position.

What do you like about this character?: I have some ideas for another Skrell science character born in human space, and even though Qaal is female-presenting and has assimilated at human space, I like that she fits better in Federation politics and ideals. I also enjoy playing religious characters, and intent for her faith to play a (discrete) part of her portrayal.

How would you rate your role-playing ability?: Today I'm feeling like a 6.5, 7 at most.

Notes: None atm

[Caelphon]

Hi there, thanks for applying. Whilst your applications leaves much desired, I'll give you some questions to do so:

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1. Where was your Skrell born? How does this tie into their personality? (https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Notable_Skrell_Systems_and_Locations)

2. You mentiond that your Skrell devoted themselves to the Ruupkala, did they spend any time in any particular asset? (https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Federation_Spacefaring) 

3. You mentioned that they became "fascinated" with the human lifestyle, but managed to stay true to her skrellian ideals. How has life outside of the Jargon Federation affected their viewing of their nation? Are they more patriotic, or less? (https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Warbling_:_The_Musical) 

4. You mentioned a small tidbit of a faith, do you mind expanding on that? Is she a devote follower, or really sees herself as agnostic/athiest? How has this affected her view on other individuals? How has this affected her personality? (https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Skrell_Faith) 

5. When did she come to the Republic of Biesel? Prior to the First Solarian Invasion of Tau Ceti, or After? Before KOTW or after? How does this affect their perspective of the Republic of Biesel, and the Solarian Alliance? Do they support their "natural" allies? (https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Timeline#Present_Day) (https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=KING_OF_THE_WORLD)

6. What ambitions does your character have? What do they wish to achieve? Do they have any short-term goals they expect to accomplish whilst on the NSS Aurora? 

7. What does Qaal think of the resistance? Do they agree? Do they not agree? (https://wiki.aurorastation.org/index.php?title=Skrell_Factions#The_Resistance) 

 

 

[Desven]

10 minutes ago, Caelphon said:

Hi there, thanks for applying. Whilst your applications leaves much desired, I'll give you some questions to do so:

 

Hey, thanks for getting back soon. I'll expand:

1. I would say they're from Ocror. Probably Tegucigalpa, but resided most of their life while in Jargon at Kal'la, I think this shaped their political/law weary perspective, as well as with all that working at the capital usually entails (centralization ideals, everyday contact with Council members, etc)

2. I would imagine Fexeq class ships, although I think Qaal has spent most of their time planetside, be it on Qerrbalak or the Nralakk system or Biesel.

3. I think that, if anything, anyone that spends enough time on Biesel becomes less overtly patriotic. This does not mean one would not be proud of their heritage, however. Although I do think they're still a strong supporter of the Federation, and would not support the terrorists involved in the Warbling arc. If anything, I would say that the only race she would truly be wary of would be C'thur Vaurcae because of their involvement, and she would've definitely supported the position of the Federation to make the C'thur regain their avowal of responsability with Nanotrasen.

4. I think her faith is more moderate and I mentioned it as discrete because, unlike characters like Pierre, she wouldn't really bring it up at work. She is aware that, as a minority in Biesel, Qebalak does not have the same governmental support like it does in the Federation. Whereas how she would see other individuals, I would say that she would probably think a young atheist Skrell is merely misguided, while an older atheist Skrell would lack guidance in their lives. As to how it has effected, as I've mentioned before, I think tolerance is the doctrine she believes the most. It is not the same to preach it, however, and I don't really wish to make this particular issue a constant point of conflict for the character, but I do believe she tries as hard as she can to follow the virtues of her faith.

5. I mentioned fifteen years, so this would be before. I think the Frost invasion would be perhaps the hardest moment for Qaal to choose between the Federation and Nanotrasen, ultimately making the choice in favor of Nanotrasen and Biesel. Although, as for the Alliance, I believe she grew weary of it. Because of her diplomatic background, her main concern was to better the relationships between Biesel and the Federation. They're a lot more supportive of a Biesel-Jargon alliance than a Sol-Jargon one, but that would be, mostly, because of her own experience.

6. I would say she wishes to see more Skrellian presence in the now SCC as a whole, and given the new face of the NSS Aurora, she's moving from Nanotrasen-only objectives to also see what can be done with contractors. As for what she could do, she would like for celebration of Skrell holidays on board, as well as of more Skrell (friendly) visitors.

7. That would be a big disagree. She thinks of them as terrorists that threaten the Federation and is a strong supporter of the Resistance being censored.

[Caelphon]

Thank you for answering so quick. Let me confer with my team, and deliver judgement in roughly 24 hours!

[Caelphon]

This application is accepted.