Clearthoughts Commits Mindshielding - Command Whitelist Application

[ClearThoughts]

BYOND key: Clearthoughts

Discord Username: Testopringo

Character names:

Tsi Jho

Kiqo'teio Vulun-Suul

Skull Eaton

Xeriu Xiru-Yullra

Night Null

How long have you been playing on Aurora?
About as long as its been out. So, 7-8 years or so, mind is fuzzy.

Have you received any administrative actions? And how serious were they?
Yep. Post-break i think ive only received warnings, or notes, and changed behavior accordingly. I think the most serious was a Skrell whitelist strike I received for a character's alcoholism, which I rectified by having that character (Tsi Jho) gain a redemption arc and become a driving voice for sobriety/recovery advocacy for the rest of the crew. It actually turned out really well, and deepened the character interactions I got with them.

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?

To provide a sense of direction for the crew's response to ongoing events, to advocate for structure in the face of adversity, and to encourage cohesion amidst chaos. They're high value characters, which are both a tool and a target for and against antagonistic elements to the Horizon.

What do you think the OOC responsibilities of Whitelisted players are to other players, and how would you strive to uphold them?
I think the best way to answer this is how the players interact with the community. Encouraging others to act creatively, working both in game and out of character to act in such a way as to provide openings for people to tell their stories, or make meaningful actions towards a better experience overall. We all want to walk away from this at the end of the session with an excitement, a satisfaction. I think WL'ed players have extended toolbelts to accomplish this goal, or facilitate it, to the rest of the community.

Explain how the recent events in the Spur changed your character and how they came to be employed on the SCCV Horizon.
[Makarii Dublesse] Makarii was a freighter coordinator working for Chainlink's logistics group under NanoTrasen, benefitting the beleagured planet of Konyang after its recent hiver tragedies. Acting as the Freighter Captain's hand to ensure the ship, and its sister crafts were organized and efficient was a priority to ensure none of their aid was spent in vain. It was upon a short visit to hash out a shuttling issue that Makarii did visit the SCCV Horizon, and quickly fall in love with the flagship. A transfer was put in, and from one ship to another did this officer move. Finding pride and grace that the Horizon moved, to be one savior to the next, Dublesse was filled with admiration and duty. Quickly, their idea of what the Horizon was, or should be, reflected in an outward, stiff-backed demeanor. Such a beautiful white cruiser should be an avatar of Ennoia's grace to each world it visits; its crew ought be proper, and well groomed ; its reputation untarnished and lined with lucein grace. While others might think him upstuck, he finds pride in every shined shoe, in every clean bridge console, abhorring disorderliness in fear it might invite darkness, first into the hull, and then into their very souls.

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

Most likely, an XO, due to their peculiar status on the Horizon as the "second hand" to the Captain, in charge of the business that a higher officer would be too busy or too important to busy themselves with. Ship readiness, cleanliness, and orderliness are the mark of any good XO. Disruptions to these three marks are to be dealt with, swiftly and orderly, by the necessary chain.

Have you familiarized yourself with the wiki pages for the command roles?
Yes.

Characters you intend to use for command or have created for command. Include the job they will be taking:
Liwish-Malai Gobi - Captain (Old WL)

Makarii Dublesse - XO (Fresh)

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

Have you linked your BYOND account to the Forums?
Yes.

Extra notes:
I held this whitelist prior to 2020 when i took a long hiatus from ss13, and returned to find I required a re-application. I hope Ive answered enough to provide an ample requalification.

[Rabid Animal]

We need more XOs
Testo has dragged me kicking and screaming into fun drama arcs and has a good sense of storytelling. His characters are good fun. +1

[hazelmouse]

I've had nothing but good experiences, especially with Tsi Jho. They're a very competent roleplayer with a very good sense for pacing arcs and character development, and I think they'd be an excellent addition to command. +1

[CourierBravo]

Testroprino's got a good head on his shoulders and cares about creating good and reliable back and forth between characters. Those are the two incredibly important traits for a command WL holder, so a very firm +1 from me.

[Lmwevil]

My CE has a super strained relationship with Tsi, but despite that we have good communication outside of the game which shows their ability to not take things ig to heart, a good trait for command members. 

Curious to see how the trial goes, but I have high hopes at least. Good luck 

+1

[La Villa Strangiato]

Pretty good and normal roleplayer. Good character writing. Give him a shot. +1

[Owen]

On trial until 22JUL2024

[Owen]

Trial extended for one week until 29JUL2024. During this time, try to play your command characters as much as reasonably possible. Remember, you can advertise this application in OOC once per round to gather feedback. 

[ClearThoughts]

Life is getting a bit busy with me, apologies as I haven't seen this until now, the few rounds I have been able to log in and play were usually interrupted, and I don't think I have the time to put into this right now. Unless my existing playtime and record can go to bat, I can't be putting in any hours onto Aurora in a serious regard for the next week or two.

Thanks.

[Owen]

No worries. Going to close this one for now. Feel free to reopen it in a new thread when you think you can find some time to get back into the game