Fyni keep Warbling on about Skrell

[Fyni]

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BYOND Ckey: Fyni

Discord username: Fyni

Character names:

I’ve played a lot of characters semi regularly, however most people will know:

• Rhea Volvalaad (Investigator)
• Elizabeth Joyce (Captain)
• Hilda Vestergaard (Security Officer now Paramedic)
• Ekaterina Belova (Engineer)
• Hazel #S-H8.11 (Chef)

Species you are applying to play: Skrell

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General Whitelist Requirements

What colour do you plan on making your first alien character?: A light purple/slightly pink. I’ve not been able to test different shades on the model yet so not certain though.

Have you read the lore pages for the species you wish to be whitelisted for?: Yes

Why do you wish to play this species?:

Are Skrell the elves of the Auroraverse? Not really, but they predate humanity (in space), have powerful magic (ok, psionics + technology), are long lived beyond humans…. All these things are what appealed at first, but as I read more I came to love all the work with relationships (even "negative" ones), the confines of living under the federation, the links with basically every other species.

What makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a human?:

The primary roleplay difference is emotion. They don't lack it, but it isn’t easy for none Skrell to read the emotion of a Skrell thanks to the lack of complex facial muscle – but this can be made up for tone of voice and language, certainly a fun roleplaying challenge! Skrell also prefer to think thing through, thinking much more long term then humans due to their long lives. They are influenced by the psionic wake of others around them too, which can influence their thoughts and decisions.

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Character Application

Character Name: Qiltroi’var Yoxoil, (Head of Security)

Write a backstory for your character. This may include their origin, education, personality and how they arrived to the SCCV Horizon.

Qiltroi’var (SCI 6.79) is a Xiiori Skrell and psionic receiver, hatched on 2385 CE on the planet of Aweiji, in the capital Tresja. Doted upon – and closely controlled – by their Qrri’myaq from the earliest possible moment, they grew up in the shadow of the planet’s bureaucracy above the ocean. An only child thanks to the effects of the X’lu’oa, their parents were alive to witness the signing of the Tresja Agreement, and were determined Qiltroi’var would be a model citizen of the Second Federation. As they developed through the Ukutanii, a plan and future for Qiltroi’var was already formed and when it came time for the Oderserr, they burned a writing set.

As they progressed through Untuk’mak however, a new future began to form. They became athletic (for a Skrell) becoming involved in water polo, enough to develop a Lu’Poxii relationship with a fellow Xiiori who attended the same reef garden. They developed a love of neaera brain loaf, the soft sweet desert becoming a lifelong guilty pleasure. Finally, they also developed a keen interest in the newly released Homeworld: Invasion, even attempting to stream on Viv-ID where a few well shared clips even saw a small boost to their SCI. However, the biggest impact of all of this was the algorithm targeting them with repeated pro Kala message, and soon they aspire to a place in the Qukala. By 2320 CE, they felt they were ready to advance. Journeying to Qerrbalak, they undertook a degree first in philosophy, penning a paper on the ethics of the use of violence against stateless aliens, before pursuing a second degree in history, learning law and martial arts alongside their studies. A model citizen by every account, they finally entered the Qukala in 2345 CE, where they became a decorate solider, though political ambitions still reside in their heart.

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.

Qiltroi’var was serving in the Qukala still when the Federation started to ease on its isolationist policies in 2464. They believe in a philosophy of projected strength as a means to prevent actual conflict, still a firm believer in scientist idols to bring the weapons needed to prevent needing their use. This belief was shaken by brazen attacks by the Admiral Beauchamp, and then again as the Marauders piracy began to escalate back at home.

They were assigned to patrols with the Qukala to protect phoron shipments against Marauders, and was involved in the law keeping in the Q’elpi basin, carrying out the grim threat to attack any vessel breaking the travel ban. Somewhat shaken at the outright violence, their resolve was tested, and an even firmer belief in the federation emerged. Doubling down on their loyalty publicly and on Viv-ID, they sough to enter the primary numericals, seeking greater influence in the Federation. Feeling their 20 year tenure with the Qukala had brought as much advancement as it could, they applied their experience to gain a position aboard the SCC’s flagship as a Head of Security, with their final ambition now been to return to the federation with the last few points of SCI they need and experience working directly under the Conglomerate, and join the Federalist League to influence the Federation’s future.

How does your character view the megacorporation they work for?

The role megacorporations played in easing the impact of the phoron scarcity in the Federation was essential in winding down the chaos Qiltroi’var was directly involved in as part of the Qukala, so they take a very positive view on them. Directly employed by the SCC, they see the cooperation of the big five as a sign that despite what problems each megacoporation may have, they can work with each other, and later with the Federation. The shared work of the Federation and the SCC recently on Moghes has only boosted this positive view.