[Denied]TopBirb - IPC Species Whitelist Application

[TopBirb]

BYOND Key: TopBirb
Character Names: William von Trust, Breail Balamory, Aria Mab-Nerellane
Species you are applying to play: Integrated Positronic Chassis
Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: I have.

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:
Playing an IPC intrigues me for its narrative complexity and also the  dynamic between IPCs and non-synthetic crew members fascinates me. I'm drawn to the aesthetic of the IPCs and the idea of portraying a character that straddles the line between artificial intelligence and human-like behavior. The gradual development of emotions and adaptation to organic culture could provide a potential in the RP that I'm excited to explore.

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

Playing an IPC involves a unique blend of machine and human traits. Unlike humans though- IPCs lack normal emotional responses and social cues, leading them to interpret interactions in a more logical and methodical manner. Their speech patterns often reflect a more direct, sometimes formal communication style, and their understanding of emotions tends to be more learned than instinctive. However, this is entirely dependent on the IPC and what it has been through or been created to do.

Character Name: IRU-65 Adam
Please provide a short backstory for this character

IRU-65, also known as Adam, started its tenure within Idris Incorporated as an asset reclamation unit. Born from the assembly lines tailored for assertive customer service as an "Adam" Shell IPC model, Adam swiftly earned a reputation for its efficiency and precision in handling delicate situations. Tasked with reclaiming overdue assets from delinquent clients, Adam operated with a consistent, programmed protocol; execute the directives, exercise reasonable force, and aim for peaceful resolutions whenever possible However, during one routine retrieval operation, a conflict arose with a client refusing to comply. Despite following the standard protocol, the situation escalated, prompting Adam to employ "reasonable force." The incident resulted in a considerable public outcry locally but was quickly censored.

 

Adam, an IRU-65 unit employed by Idris Incorporated, faced a reassignment following the controversial incident. Recognizing Adam's programmed aptitude for investigations and problem-solving, Idris loaned and reassigned it to the Security Department of the SCCV Horizon, a diverse installation. This transfer aimed to leverage Adam's skills in resolving complex security issues within the environment of the Horizon. As an Investigator within the vessel, Adam's role now capitalized on it's data processing abilities to address security concerns on the Horizon.

What do you like about this character?
He is less human than a lot of the IPC characters, while able to negotiate and converse in a reasonable manner, he still doesn't understand having empathy for another sentient being. Though there's room to grow, he is a faceless, shackled, an owned Idris corporate asset who puts their interests first and is not afraid of using "Reasonable Force".

How would you rate your role-playing ability?

Solid 9/10. I've been roleplaying for many years.

Notes:

If you haven't noticed already, I love the idea of playing shackled/owned IPCs and being completely sub-servant to a corporate entity. As traitor, I may do some espionage on behalf of my corporation, or I may malfunction and go rogue somehow, maybe I'll be an extremist hiding in plain site. 

I have other IPC ideas such as the usual Bishop chassis or Shell IPC servant/cook. Maybe a Shell IPC which was made off a largely marketed line of what could be summed up as housewives or maids to maintain homes and cook for families. I also had an idea for another Idris security IPC but an ISU Heph GT who is another corporate goon. I know they may be loaned to the SCC and assist in enforcing their laws and regulations but the idea that the loaned IPCs still have a backdoor for their respective owners to override their loyalty to the SCC just sounds excellent.

Would I play a free/unshackled IPC sometime? Maybe! Probably in the future!

[The Stryker]

Hi, thanks for applying, I have some questions for the application.

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

• Can you give an example of emotions being learned rather than instinctive?
• Could you talk about self-preservation and how this relates to what an IPC wants to/is programmed to achieve in its life?

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Please provide a short backstory for this character:

The character could be fleshed out a bit more if you talked about both Adam's age and place of origin. An IRU in Tau Ceti chasing down people in NanoTrasen-dominated Mendell City is going to have a very different time from an IRU that has to watch its step in an upper-class neighborhood in Luna. You could also expand on the controversial incident since it seems to be a defining moment in Adam's career and could have serious impacts on their world-view (or perhaps it doesn't!) 

In general, the backstory gives a good overview of Adam's life but I'd be more convinced if there were more details to flesh out the calculating professional characterization you want to go with.

[The lancer]

Denied due to lack of response.