ben10083 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 BYOND Ckey: Ben10083 Discord username: Ben10083 Character names: David, S.A.M., B.O.B. (AI), Species you are applying to play: Tajara ------------------------------ General Whitelist Requirements What colour do you plan on making your first alien character?: Taupe Have you read the lore pages for the species you wish to be whitelisted for?: 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 species?: I find the lore behind Tajara fascinating, and enjoy reading about the unique conflict which has ravaged Adhomai, where the three main factions fight in a cold war that, if it were to erupt, may truly mark the end of Adhomai itself due to the technology possessed since the second revolution. Personally, I found the PRA the most interesting, and its tongue in cheek references to authoritarian regimes (however since Hadii is a president, is doesn't apply) is notable. Overall, the species has a wide variety of origins and subspecies to play as, which allows whitelist holders to play a wide variety of different characters. What makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a human?: Unlike humans, this species is one that, in large part due to human meddling, been trust into the 25th century. As a result of this, the history of the Tajaran people is one dominated by conflict and strife. This is compounded by the different ethnicities of Tajaran, which gave rise to favoritism (although usually just discrimination) between the Tajaran species. ------------------------------ Character Application Character Name: Hashin Al-Kandari Write a backstory for your character. This may include their origin, education, personality and how they arrived to the SCCV Horizon. Hasin is a Hharar PRA citizen who has recently transferred to the SCCV Horizon from the Zharrkov Major Depot. Hasin does not speak much, and did not acquire any secondary education outside of basic certifications to operate heavier machinery, but does consume a variety of PRA media to pass the time. Hasin in his youth used to have a brother, who sadly perished following a Sham'tyr attack, which killed his brother and left Hasin with a large scar on his face. Since then, his family was overprotective with Hasin, fearful of losing their other son. His father was conscripted during the Second Revolution, which while he returned alive, lost a hand in the process. This resulted in their family having trouble financially, with Hasin eventually getting a job at the Zharrkov Major Depot to help sustain the family. Hasin, as stated earlier, would typically spend his time between shifts consuming media, reading popular books such as Summer Comes to Adhomai, and was one of the few in his housing block to read more than a handful of books under the Hadiist Realism school of literature. Hasin however would grow tired of the 'sameness' that pervaded his work and home, and strived to go off-world as some of his co-workers has, and eventually his wish was granted, getting his offer to transfer to the SCCV Horizon granted. This did not come without a cost however, as while his parents were financially stable by then, with his father acquiring a crude prosthetic to allow him to work once more, they were furious as Hasin's insistence to leave Adhomai, leaving Hasin to currently have a strained relationship with his family, and while he still keeps in contact, tension is still present. Overall, Hasin plans to use his employment at the Horizon to learn what lies outside Adhomai, and whether his discoveries while he currently still holds his Hadiist teachings close at hand, it remains to be seen how his life onboard the Horizon might change things. How has the recent events of the Orion Spur impacted your character? Events such as the Phoron Scarcity, the Solarian Collapse or even the Invasions of Biesel for interstellar-wide affairs, while region-specific events such as the Peacekeeper Mandate, The Titan Rises or even Cold Dawn may impact your character. The collapse of the Solarian nation is seen in part with some pleasure, likely due to his Hadiist upbringing leading him to have a negative mindset regarding the Sol Alliance, especially regarding their 'betrayal' when the PRA needed aid. Hasin does not have too much concern regarding the Phoron Scarcity, as in his mind it is just some other economic crisis that will eventually be persevered, just as all the others. For Hasin, life will continue regardless on what goes on in the Spur, and while he will always keep an ear up for how events develop, as long as it doesn't affect him or other tajarans, he does not particularly care. How does your character view the megacorporation they work for? He is thankful for Orion Express for the opportunity not only at Adhomai but at the SCCV Horizon, but now that he works at the Horizon it has become increasingly clear the difference in pay he receives compared to his human coworkers. Overall however, he sees it as just an employer, and while he will take some measure to not 'stop on their toes', he also does not feel particular loyalty to Orion Express, but no hostility towards them as well, as long as he continues to get paid and has free time to pursue his interests, he will continue to work for the megacorporation. 2
hazelmouse Posted March 21 Posted March 21 I mostly know Ben from interactions with David, and they've all been extremely memorable and interesting. They're a very solid and proactive role-player that I enjoy interacting with. +1
Alberyk Posted March 25 Posted March 25 Some questions: How does Hashin see the DPRA and the NKA? Among the Hadiist schools of thought, which one does he align himself the most with? Does Hashin follow any religion?
ben10083 Posted March 25 Author Posted March 25 13 hours ago, Alberyk said: Some questions: How does Hashin see the DPRA and the NKA? Among the Hadiist schools of thought, which one does he align himself the most with? Does Hashin follow any religion? 1) For the DPRA, he views it with curiosity and doubt, they claim to be democratic but whether this will last, or if is just one last gasp before military control, remains to be seem in his eyes. His father told him about some of the things he has heard was seen by other soldiers by those under the Adhomai Liberation Army remains to be seen. The NKA are another story however, this was primarily where his father fought, and was the front where his father lost his hand. Moreover, he sees it as an attempt by the nobles to slide back towards the Adhomai of old, where the nobles ruled and life was hard (at least according to his father and grandmother). 2) Among the schools of thought, he is an Orthodox Hadiist, however in reality he does not particularly care. He supports the government but isn't a loyalist, and just wants to live his life. He may he his political position change when he experiences the life available for Tajarans outside of Adhomai, and may even advocate for some positions of Young Hadiism, but overall he currently just follows the party line. 3) Hashin is irreligious, but his grandparents, at least when they were alive, followed S'rand'marr beliefs. His father claimed to do the same, but like many, he slowly dropped celebrating the minor and even some major holidays of the pantheon. There was one aspect that remained throughout the family, and with Hashin as well however, and that is the reservation of their actions when possible. Hashin will not open up to strangers, and even with friends he would act with restraint and 'keep private matters private', as his father and mother encouraged.
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