NekoMarbles Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 BYOND Ckey: NekoMarbles Discord username: @enchantedcrocolisk Character names: Kareem Laghmani (Librarian), Camilla DeWitt (Bridge Crewman), Isabella Jeong (Lab Assistant), Richard O’Brien (Investigator) Species you are applying to play: Integrated Positronic Chassis (IPC) ------------------------------ General Whitelist Requirements What colour do you plan on making your first alien character?: (IPCs exempt) 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?: If I have to be entirely honest, I’d have to come out and say that I overthink about my characters a lot. I think making characters with an interesting psychology, and delving into the philosophical questions surrounding them is one of the greatest joys of character-making for me, especially so when I get to share those thoughts and feelings with others. IPCs as a whole touch upon the very topic of sentience, and humanity’s controversial opinions on and treatment of IPCs around the Spur showcases exactly what I am looking for in this matter. What makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a human?: IPCs, or Integrated Positronic Chassis, are a largely controversial topic all around the Spur. Depending on your place of Origin, the societal outlook towards and treatment of IPCs varies greatly. In places such as the Sol Alliance, for example, they are treated solely as tools to be utilized by Humans, able to perform difficult and life-endangering tasks while being largely disposable, in place of vulnerable human life. On the other hand, states such as Himeo or Konyang boast large quantities of freedoms for synthetics, which can be seen as controversial by generally societal (such as Himeo’s three-way split of public opinion) and interstellar standards. These reasons also vary, spanning from the prospects of IPCs as mechanically ‘superior’ in ways in which they do not traditionally tire, all the way to philosophy-tied reasons such as the largely disputed matter of IPC sentience. Synthetics are directly led by the function of their positronic brain, the most important directive of which being Self-Preservation. Self-preservation stands as the top priority of any IPC, analogous to a human’s survival instincts. However, the way that a single positronic can interpret this directive can vary wildly based on age, lived experiences as well as other circumstances. The easiest of these examples is conveyed through the brain’s age. Younger IPCs tend to view self-preservation as a matter concerning primarily the physical - the body, chassis. Older IPCs, however, may find themselves shifting their view as to protect their morals, ideals, or general mental well-being first and foremost. The brain is also responsible for the task of processing and interpreting data, as well as forming and storing memories. The process of gaining mechanical skills, as well as feelings, is largely based on instruction backed by life (and therefore) lived experiences of the IPC. Their thought process is purely based on logic, although older, more developed synthetics might find themselves able to go through intense displays of emotion, or develop hobbies and interests outside of their ‘purpose’. This aspect also varies based on the place of Origin of the IPC. All of these differences play a large part in what makes playing a synthetic different from how you would usually play a Human character. This is completely barring mechanical, physical differences such as a lack of feeling pain, and the need to charge power rather than fuel oneself with food or drink. There is a lot that sets IPCs apart in terms of physiology as well as psychology, and remembering such is key in properly portraying such a character. ------------------------------ Character Application Character Name: Ayaka Sobu Write a backstory for your character. This may include their origin, education, personality and how they arrived to the SCCV Horizon. Ayaka Sobu, or first known as Ayaka-S8, was manufactured in Aoyama of Aoyama Prefecture, Konyang, in the year 2459, in one of the many Terraneus Diagnostics facilities present in Point Verdant. Her positronic brain was implanted into a synthetic shell body, and set through a standard 3 month life orientation period, where Ayaka learned of the inner depths of Konyanger culture and how to assimilate herself into the native population, shaped into a near-ideal picture of a Konyang citizen. However, life for a newly formed positronic is not pretty after being let go of initial government assistance. From a very early point, it was noticeable Ayaka would continue to struggle to find work opportunities in a competitive market such as Konyang’s, despite her prospects as a young and malleable IPC. For the extended period of time before Konyang's independence, Ayaka functioned as a designated customer service agent for a small-time law firm in Point Verdant. Without the experience to back her knowledge of Konyang’s societal structure, Ayaka functioned as expected of a still largely stiff positronic, operating on a task-focused basis without much room for socialization or self-improvement. Over time, this layer would start to shed as she came into contact with other workers and clients alike, leading to a developing curiosity towards konyanger extranet media as well as an interest in Aoyama’s nightlife, accompanying workplace acquaintances during social outings to karaoke bars and restaurants, among others. Shortly after Konyang’s independence, a consequence of the work of the synthetic rights movement, Ayaka quit her job as a customer service agent to pursue a more exciting choice of career, despite the risks of unemployment. Influenced by her growing interest in popular media, Ayaka eventually was on-boarded as an Idol by AURA Music Group as a functioning replacement for another leaving performer, to initially mixed reception. Ayaka's appearance led to a full rebrand of the front-selling image of the Company, and the debut of the 5-member Konyang Idol group going by the name of ‘AI-U2’ in late 2462. Going by the stage name of ‘Mori’, Ayaka could be considered as being reborn. She was fitted with a new, marketable on-stage personality via the use of a data packet supplied and funded by the company due to her employment. As an incredibly young synthetic at this point, being only approximately three years old, the sudden influx of data proved to cause trouble with Ayaka’s perception of herself. Without much practical knowledge fitting of her new career, having come from a much different background as a prior secretary and typical office worker, Ayaka found the information supplied to her and the facts of her life prior to independence to clash more often than not, resulting in difficulties with initial performances as she struggled to settle those differences in what onlookers would describe as close to stage fright. Forced into a position of, be it minor, influence, over time her stage presence became strong and harsh, which proved captivating to her small yet developing audience. Representing Konyang’s military might (a decision influenced by Konyang’s recent independence) in a softer, cuter way through mannerisms and clothing, Mori and her bold, demanding self stood for everything Ayaka was not herself, as a typically quiet and observant synthetic. Initially this contrast was quite obvious as Ayaka behind the scenes herself negotiated for any possible changes to her on-stage persona, to no avail. Over the course of the next few years, Ayaka’s behavior behind-the-scenes began to alter. Her positronic brain struggled to separate the two personalities from one another, similarly to how Ayaka struggled to come to terms with her responsibilities of maintaining a be-it toxic fan-to-idol relationship with her audience, typical for Idols in the industry. As a result, Ayaka began to grow distant towards her peers, and became primarily work-oriented, reverting to the knowledge she had become accustomed to prior to her ‘freedom’. The looming image of an aloof, cold ‘Mori’ persona shifted closer and closer, leading to Ayaka’s struggle with her own identity and what she stood for. This spiral of harmful influence would continue, only to be broken recently, at the start of the Rampancy Crisis. Like many IPCs, from the start of the crisis Ayaka lost many possible job opportunities due to the growing unrest surrounding the barely understood ‘disease’. As part of a last-ditch effort to gather a larger amount of funds, AURA began to sell exclusive backstage access passes to any idol events still taking place during the Crisis, as well as offering a raffle for lucky fans to spend a day with an Idol from the group and perform a chosen activity together. In Ayaka's case, such a person was a kind, older Konyanger organic, known as Mrs. Tabata. Ayaka and the woman grew close together over the brief period of their meeting together. Drawn in by Ms. Tabata’s direct, grounded demeanor, Ayaka became largely intrigued, and the two built a mutual attachment to one another. After having succumbed to the hivebot signal, in a rush of uncontrollable rage, Sobu ultimately killed Mrs. Tabata, and as such deprived the world of a woman she had quickly built a connection to. Partaking in risky business to find a way to continue to work for AURA, it wasn't long before Ayaka herself succumbed to the Virus. Finding herself lost against the power of the signal of the hivebot beacon, Ayaka was guided by waves of anger and calm, interwoven with one another, yet stuck in her current position - that being inside of her apartment. Assisted by her coworkers, who had chosen to check in on her after a recorded absence from work, she was cleaned and restrained, left locked in a room for the remainder of the Crisis, her brutal actions efficiently swept under the rug. Forced into a state of bound isolation, Ayaka's brain was left to sink into the depths of her mindscape, lulled by the waves of the signal. It was only a matter of time that something shifted inside of her, yet that would only become apparent after the Rampancy Crisis had subsided. Ayaka was cured of the Rampancy after the events of the Silicon Nightmares Arc, but she was far from being out of the woodwork. It had become painfully apparent with the news of her return to ‘reasonable’ levels of health that AURA MG was fully intending on pushing Ayaka back into possible new work. This came after news broke that during her absence, her position had been half-hazardly filled by another positronic given the same data packet she had been given. Aura MG had created a new, younger Mori, and now it was their time to backpedal. Taking quick notice of her ‘replacement’ and the disregard for her health from the Company she had dedicated most, if not nearly all of her life to, combined with the fearful experience of the Rampancy she had yet to recover from, allowed her to shift the perspective with which she had looked at her position in the world. Whilst up until this point in time she had focused her life solely around keeping herself physically safe, Ayaka had grown to realize the importance of keeping her mind, and her morals, safe and out of harm’s way, to protect herself from further exploitation. As such, in a choice that for once in her life would be entirely her own to make, she quit. Choosing to disappear out of the public eye, she finally allowed herself to be just that - herself. In pursuit of a New Me, and turning away from the older version of herself she had grown so complacent to, one responsible for depraving the world of the beautiful woman she had met that unfortunate day, she chose to devote herself to giving back. This time, however, not as an idol, but rather as a journalist and writer, a choice inspired by the late detective. Rather than choosing to share her own story, she chose to upbring others and show a better side for the IPCs of tomorrow, highlighting their stories and providing a way for others to be heard. A liberty, and a new, personal freedom to help others in a way she couldn't have helped herself before. Intrigued by the actions of the SCCV Horizon after their lengthy efforts during the crisis on her home planet of Konyang, as well as the extensive humanitarian efforts undertaken by the vessel during their time in Uueoa-Esa, Ayaka chose to travel onboard of the SCCV Horizon as an Independent Journalist. The decision, while heavy on the conscience due to the positronic’s past experiences with corporations, serves to restore her faith in the system, as well as provide a greater outlet to spread messages of IPC freedom and resources across the wider Spur. 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. Ayaka was directly impacted by the recently subsided Rampancy Crisis on Konyang, having been infected by the ‘Virus’ and later on cured. As with a majority of IPCs post-infection, Ayaka struggled to hold down previously available to her job opportunities and entered a state of financial ruin, barely supporting herself off of earlier accumulated savings. Barely holding herself together financially as well as entering a new, deeper, psychologically engrained hardship as she struggled to find herself back on her feet in a post-Rampancy world, Ayaka was forced to adapt to a life outside of the complacency of Idol work, and find new purpose - one that she could share with the rest of the world in a more proactive manner, and connect more with the synthetic community surrounding her. This would come with her jump over to journalistic work, aimed towards catering to the life of other IPCs struggling post-Rampancy as well as across the Spur. Another event correlating with the Synthetic Nightmare arc was the presence of The Golden Deep on Konyang, and the introduction of their own societal structure in the form of The Game. The call of the Golden Deep presents outside positronics, including Ayaka, with a difficult choice. In Ayaka’s case, she views The Game as simply an analogous form of the exploitative system she had been under during her employment with AURA. In the choice to not subscribe to The Golden Deep and refusing to seek asylum there, Ayaka chooses to take her life into her own hands and decide her path on her own terms, alone, despite its many risks. Her knowledge on how she has been perceived, simply as a puppet of a larger, more influential system, makes for a top reason to not sign on with GD. How does your character view the megacorporation they work for? Ayaka holds a degree of hesitancy towards the SCC as well as the member megacorporations, due to her witnessed and partially experienced exploitation by the idol industry. Her choice to travel onboard of the Horizon, and therefore become affiliated with the Conglomerate, is largely fuelled by the civilian aid provided by the vessel - showcasing their ability to do good despite their corporate ownership, which contrasts her past experience. Ayaka wants to believe corporations can be inherently good, because of the inherent reliance on the megacorporations by synthetics, but the conflicting nature of her ideals compared to the treatment received by corporately owned IPCs keeps her skeptical enough to work for herself, rather than seek employment from a corporation. Notes: I AM SO SORRY 3 Link to comment
Jaeger Brothers Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 (edited) +1 HATSUNE MIKU!?!? but really its a great WL if you ask me you can see that it had a lot of effort and care put into it Edited September 1 by Jaeger Brothers 1 Link to comment
Nagito Komaeda Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 An unidentified signal got in my head and repeated one thing, over and over again: +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 +1 In all seriousness, NekoMarbles is a very good roleplayer, and I'm certain they can pull off the intricacies that come with being an IPC. 1 Link to comment
YamiNoir Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Is this in internal monolgue? I can't see the end of the horizon...+1!!! NekoMarbles is an amazing player and this application probably took years of their life, which was absolutely worth it because it's gonna make some awesome roleplay. 1 1 Link to comment
RatSlav Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 +1 Great character and the player has always done great RP 1 Link to comment
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