SilverSZ Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) BYOND Key: SilverSZ Character Names: Rose Hortensia Kamyalko Azukhan IRU-Tragedian Yawen Lin And More! Species you are applying to play: Skrell What color do you plan on making your first alien character: A dark purple on account of their Axiori ethnicity 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: I think Skrell are neat. Psionics are cool. The Federation is cool as a nation. Being very long-lived is a trait I like in roleplaying species and I've been thinking of a character idea for a while so I want to finally do it since I need a character to play more. Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: Well the differences between Skrell and Human lifespans and the expectations it puts on them is a big one, given a Skrell is only considered an adult after their second college level degree. Their connection to the Nlom and Psionics in general is another large one, be they a listener or receiver. And finally every Skrell, regardless of their opinion on it will have their roleplay impacted by the Nralakk Federation and it's social credit system and legal enforcement. With the vast majority of the race united under it, every Skrell has to have an opinion on it and role-play it accordingly. Character Name: Zoqoia Weiiqib Please provide a short backstory for this character Born in the Ancient City of Qerr'Wesi just over 50 years before the advent of Glorsh Omega in 2051. Zoqoia Weiiqib, An Axiori with a moderately strong psionic proficiency but heavily psionically deaf. Zoqoia was born into the Era of plenty for the Skrellian Race. Born into a large Quya consisting of 6 Qu'poxii and many more tadpoles. Despite the size of their family they were well cared for by their Qrri'Myaq and Qraa'Myaq, with great assistance from the synthetics around the family. These two relationships primarily inspired Zoqoia to pursue a career in the sciences, as both their Qrri'Myaq and Qraa'Myaq were respected scientists. Quickly working towards this goal, hoping to be as respected as their caretakers. Zoqoia put in a great amount of work and achieved adulthood in 2053 CE. With two degrees in Genetics and Biology. The still young Skrell made the decision to leave their family and travel to the scientific centre of Aliose. Specifically the city of Orq'wesi where they hoped to complete a third biomedical degree whilst making the connections to work in research on the planet afterwards. Whilst the completion of their third degree was successful, the work they would engage in became very different with the advent of Glorsh-Omega in 2056 CE. To see the Synthetics that Zoqoia grew up with become the terrible oppressive, genocidal force that Glorsh-Omega represented created a deep feeling of betrayal and anger in the Skrell that would never heal. Especially with the systematic euthanasia of Listeners like them. This Euthanasia caused the next nearly 140 years of Zoqoia's existence to be one of pure dread and fear. Knowing that at any moment the inscrutable eye of Glorsh-Omega could fall upon them and have them killed without warning. In order to attempt to save themselves Zoqoia saw the only option as being useful to the AI with their scientific knowledge. In this aim Zoqoia collaborated with the AI by working on research related to their three degrees, whilst Zoqoia and their fellow Skrell wouldn't understand the extent of their research until after the end of Glorsh-Omega. It was primarily focused on Skrellian genetics and biology, used by Glorsh-Omega to contribute to the Xu'Lu'oa project. Zoqoia became engaged with the Lyukal as soon as they could. Doing their best to support them from their position as a collaborator. In the end, the Resistance succeeded and Aliose was liberated. With Zoqoia doing their best to help rebuild the planet following this, though it wasn't long before the true nature of their work came to light. Having worked on something that had sterilised not only themselves but their species is a guilt that Zoqoia has been unable to fully overcome. In the end, Zoqoia decided to dedicate themselves to trying to help cure the new ills of their species, in hopes this might redeem them. As the Federation was reconstructed around them, this is what Zoqoia did. Further studying Genetics and Bio-Medical Technology along with trying to restore the fertility and generic health of their species. Zoqoia sees the Modern Federation as something to be proud of, a symbol of how Skrell have overcome their adversity and suffering to forge anew again. Despite being a listener they have openly embraced the new ideals of the Federation. Forming a Quya despite their own infertility and assisting in raising those who were born. Adopting the faith of Weiishi and of course devoting themselves to their science as both personal growth and for the good of the species. This had their SCS sit in the mid primary range, primarily held down from going higher due to their status as a Listener. This dedication to science continued until first contact with Humanity in 2332. Zoqoia found humanity as a species fascinating but also highly alarming due to them continuing to use Synthetic intelligence, having seen how delight in them could turn to horror so quickly first-hand. Taking up initiative to work along-side human scientists in their field of research, Zoqoia eventually decided that swaying humanity, and further species away from the use of Synthetics was a higher calling in life. To this end they aimed to join the Federations Diplomatic Corps, and achieved this goal in 2412. Since then Zoqoia has been serving the Federation and it's diplomatic aims, primarily amongst Humanity in Sol. Having reached a venerable age now Zoqoia doesn't want to slow down, accepting an Assignment on the SCC Horizon as a Consular Officer. Hoping that once they die they will feel they have done enough, not only for their own species but the Spur as a whole to make up for their crimes under Glorsh-Omega. Their current SCS fluctuates around an 8.4 to 8.6. Making them a low Iqi. What do you like about this character? I like the idea of a very pro-federation older listener. Who has come to support the Federation out of their own beliefs rather than much Psionic influence or Indoctrination and openly displays this support as a Consular. I like the position they have on synthetics, their personal guilt and history and overall just playing a very old character who has lived through both bright and dark times. How would you rate your role-playing ability? Good Enough. Edited August 9, 2023 by WhatsUpBrotendo
WhatsUpBrotendo Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Hi, thanks for applying. We're going to discuss some parts of your backstory internally. You've justified their high SCS and how they escaped punishment during the collaborator trials, but I'd like to discuss it with my deputies and see if we're fine with it or if the backstory needs adjustments. Other than that you've more or less covered the majority of what I'd usually ask, but I still have some questions about your character: How do they feel about non-Skrell in the Federation? Primarily C'thur and Diona, but this could also include humanity. How do they feel about Skrell born outside of the Federation, or Skrell who are against the Federation? Did they receive any sort of official punishment during the collaborator trials? Despite working with the lyukal, they were still partially responsible for the sterilisation of the Skrell. How do they see recent events in the Spur? Both in the Federation and beyond.
SilverSZ Posted August 8, 2023 Author Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, WhatsUpBrotendo said: We're going to discuss some parts of your backstory internally. You've justified their high SCS and how they escaped punishment during the collaborator trials, but I'd like to discuss it with my deputies and see if we're fine with it or if the backstory needs adjustments. That's fine! It's certainly a backstory that could require it, though I wanted to do something like that for my app. If any adjustments are needed just let me know. I have another character I will also play with the whitelist, a young Tattuqig-born Sec Officer. If you'd rather just have a different character and the proposed one is too out there. As for the Questions. 2 hours ago, WhatsUpBrotendo said: How do they feel about non-Skrell in the Federation? Primarily C'thur and Diona, but this could also include humanity. Let's go in order of contact. Diona - Zoqoia would find Diona fascinating from the perspective of a biologist. Given how different they are from Skrell and would have once first contact was revealed have taken a pro-integration standpoint in the Federation. Believing that cooperation with sentients like Diona would be part of the Federations road to recovery and would be proven right overtime. However, Diona being discovered wouldn't especially inspire anything inside of them. Just due to how Diona inherent organise and function they would be viewed as a Junior Partner in the Federation. Albeit a very good one but still in need of Skrellian Guidance. Humanity - As mentioned their backstory, Humanity being discovered was a pivotal moment for Zoqoia. Humanity as a species, even with just knowing Sol is a species that could rival the Federation and be true interstellar partners, however, humanities use of Synthetic Life would be incredibly alarming to them. Humanity as they are now would remind them greatly of the Skrellian species before their fall and that would be the drive to change their path in life, first to passively work alongside and learn about humanity and then to actively attempt to promote pro-federation and anti-synthetic views amongst Humanity as a diplomat, whilst still working on behalf of their beloved federation. Overall they view humanity as in need of guidance to not suffer the same fate they saw befall their people. But also holds a great respect for their accomplishments. Vaurca - Zoqoia would view Vaurca very similarly to how they do Diona. Due to the nature of their relationship with the Federation, such as High Queen C'Thur being saved with Skrellian technology. C'Thur have proven to be good members of the Federation, especially when taught to properly follow Federation ideals. And continue to reinforce Zoqoia's view that the future of the Federation is in cooperation with their fellow sentients. But would also firmly see them as a Junior Partner with Skrell needed to ensure they are guided in the right direction. 2 hours ago, WhatsUpBrotendo said: How do they feel about Skrell born outside of the Federation, or Skrell who are against the Federation? Skrell born outside of the Federation would elicit concern from Zoqoia though only out of concern for what they might learn. As they see the practices, methods and ideals of the Federation as the way to ensure the Skrellian Species continues to recover and grow from the suffering inflicted on them by Glorsh-Omega. They would want any Skrell born outside of the Federation to also adhere to these and gain a Federation citizenship as proof of their desire to support it. For those that didn't, their view would be dimmer but there's always a chance of them being won over. For anti-federation Skrell they would be viewed as misguided radicals who don't understand that the Federation is responsible for all of that Skrell enjoy now rather than living in the ruins of what Glorsh-Omega bought, and that they would be in need of reeducation, be it voluntary or forced. For Skrell who support Synthetic Life there would be a special level of distaste, believing it would be impossible to be more misguided than they are. 2 hours ago, WhatsUpBrotendo said: Did they receive any sort of official punishment during the collaborator trials? Despite working with the lyukal, they were still partially responsible for the sterilisation of the Skrell. I knew I missed something in the backstory, yes. They would be tried in the Lao'qa court and thanks to their assistance with the Aliose Lyukal and display of regret would be simply given the duty of helping to restore the Federation for the next few decades. First assisting with the manual rebuilding of Aliose followed by mandatory work on projects to mitigate their previous work under Glorsh-Omega. Which would continue even once it was no longer mandatory. 2 hours ago, WhatsUpBrotendo said: How do they see recent events in the Spur? Both in the Federation and beyond. Inside of the Federation. Zoqoia would be a Jrugl supporter and believes the young (to their standards) Grand Councillor shows the species has more than enough talented younger Skrell to have it in good hands. The recent issues in the Traverse would be a source of worry however, for the Skrellian species to prosper they must be united under the Federations guiding hand and he would favour ensuring that they were further cracked down upon to preserve this unity both violent and peaceful groups alike. They certainly would have also shed more than a few tears at the passing of Lori'Eldap. Certainly a time to reflect on their own age. Outside of the Federation they wouldn't be heavily opinionated on much, mostly viewing things through the lense of how it affects the prospects and potential diplomatic ties of the Federation. They would see the Solarian Civil War as a tragedy, even with it being resolved now it would reinforce their view that whilst humanity has so much potential they need the guidance of an older species like the Skrell to assistant and temper them. But other than this I don't believe they would have too strong views on issues, mostly towing the line of whatever supports current federation policy on issues like Megacorps, Biesel etc. Hopefully those are all good! Edited August 8, 2023 by SilverSZ Additions
WhatsUpBrotendo Posted August 9, 2023 Posted August 9, 2023 We've discussed the backstory and we've come to the conclusion that we're fine with it, but it should be changed so that your character was a lyukal plant to gather information on Glorsh. Everything else can stay the same. We're also happy with the answers you've given, so this is [ACCEPTED].
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