N8-Toe Command Whitelist Application - For want of a bigger hat

[N8-Toe]

 

BYOND key: n8_toe

Discord Username: N8-Toe#6692

Character names:

I have almost 20 from over the years. Currently “in rotation”

 

Malika Hirron - Bridge Crew

Nash Slater - investigator

These four are either new, very occasional now, or not played in a month or two
Rodrigo Cham - Miner

Arpachshad Fa-Ta’Bs - Surgeon

Czeck Mayfly - Atmos tech

Czary Polaski - Scientest

 

How long have you been playing on Aurora?

Seven years? With a decent amount of breaks in between

 

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

I have not

 

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

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

In a word, guidance. A head of staff through their leadership helps guide the flow of the round and is instrumental in helping it form an interesting, and cohesive story. No where else is using “Yes and” roleplay more critical than with heads of staff. Their purpose also includes helping establish clear communication, keeping other players in the loop on the conflict of the round, as well providing in character guidance to new players.

 

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

Firstly is to not use their position in the round to shut down, or shut out others from roleplay. Instead it is a whitelisted player's responsibility to help them build a fun and interesting story in a welcoming environment. Secondly is to help be a role model for newer players in the sense of representing the lore well, helping them interact with it, while also being responsible for teaching new players IC’ly the game and having patience with them. I’d strive to uphold this by making sure my actions as head of staff are not excluding or shutting down the conflict of the round, is playing along to the antag’s gimmicks, and finally offering patience and assistance to players new and old however I can. 

 

Explain how the recent events in the Spur changed your character and how they came to be employed on the SCCV Horizon.

Malika Hirron:

The rising tensions early in the year in space around Adhomai have had them questioning their decision to leave the PRA to come work for the SCC, and worrying about a potential for another outbreak of war, now with nuclear weapons on more than one side. All while they’re millions of lightyears away from their family. These event have made them take a more introspective take on their beliefs and what the future for their people should be, and what role their employers may end up taking in it. 

 

Always driven by a wonder for space ever since they watched the first manned Tajara spacecraft launch on TV as a child. They came to work on the Horizon after their military service with the kosmostrelki as an officer and pilot. With their military service up, they took a job with the SCC that’d allow them to see the galaxy and indulge in their wanderlust. And the Horizon with its spur spanning mission gave them just that. 

 

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

XO. Eventually captain with the door open to other head roles down the line

 

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

I have

 

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

Malika Hirron - XO

 

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

I do

 

Have you linked your BYOND account to the Forums?

I have

 

Extra notes:

Thank you for giving my application a read, and I'll see you on ship.

[gladiatorgames123]

Swung by to put in my piece for Nato!

Personally I've had a fair bit of time with Nash Slater and Mailka Hirron specifically and from what I've had the pleasure of experiencing, they've been great! Their characters always seem to display a sense of grounding, yet always hold a unique nature, especially with the man, Nash! I'm looking forward to hearing more about Malika as I've not been able to talk to them a lot, but from the app and what I've been able to see with them, they'd make a fine addition to the command team!

+1!

[Fluffy]

Malika is fun to interact with and, as far as I was able to see when she was interim XO, helpful, so a +1 for the trial from me!

[Kelnor]

+1 for trial. Just interimmed Malika and she was clearly paying attention to my Captain's next moves. Usually offering to handle access issues before I could type out a request on command comms.

There's a lot more to XO than that, but I've also seen her interim when on CMO and haven't heard complaints from the Captains on those shifts.

I'm a little concerned ICly that Malika is questioning her leaving Adhomai; going for Command is a commitment to the ship and the SCC. Keep that in mind ICly. That doesn't affect the whitelist at all since WL's are an OOC thing.

[ReadThisNamePlz]

Heyo!

We've decided to go ahead and give you a trial! So, from today - 5/13/2023 to 5/21/2023 (It's nearly 5/14/2023), you will be on trial. 

I highly recommend playing as much as you can. If you can't play a lot, let me know and we'll work on some accommodations. Gather feedback!

Good luck, and enjoy!  

[AngryBoar]

+1.

Was playing with Arpachshad Fa-Ta’Bs, remembered this character good, but not name. So, +1, see no problem.

[Noble Row]

+1

I've only known them for a little while, but every time I interact with their character they do so in a professional and appropriate way that I expect an XO would have. Hope they earn the spot!

[Loorey]

Definitely a strong +1 here.

Played a pretty populated round as Bridge Officer today where they were the only member in Command. Was quite a chaotic and fun round. Very nice person overall, makes good decisions even in hot situations, knows how to make use of the other Crew Members around and lead the way rather than charging right into the front by themselves, which really makes a good command player in my eyes. Quick thinking and always communicative, actively talking on comms rather than staying silent most of the round.

I don't see why there should be any reason not to get them into command permanently. Great player overall.

[SpookyCactus]

+1

Very professional, and very nice. Did a gunnery drill with us and handled the situation very well, and after gave a good debrief to all of us bridge crew, and went and complimented each of us and asked us where we thought we could improve. Later also showed us the bunker and helped us get familiar with it, helping with any questions we had.
overall I just really loved playing with them and think they'd make a good permanent XO

[TeslaBeam]

+1

 

I was also part of the maneuvering/gunnery drill they organized. Malika was very professional and helpful, had useful tips, and was all around what I would expect from a good member of command. I would be delighted to have them as XO on any shift.

[La Villa Strangiato]

Played with Malika while I was bartender and CMO. Kind of wished she had poked her nose in on service more, but it was one round and a crazy one, so my perception may not be entirely accurate. While I played CMO, Malika was super present, helpful, and interesting to talk with ICly! 1+

[Comrade_Watermelon]

played with you a bit recently. been causing you all sorts of problems.

 

You are a good player, I like you as XO a lot. +1.

[Kelnor]

I'm getting tired of telling N8 "You read my mind" as Captain. +1

[ReadThisNamePlz]

Congratulations, you passed!