Fluffybirbs IPC Whitelist

[FluffyBirb]

BYOND Key: Fluffybirb

Character Names: Kala Vanteil, (Shard of) Aether,

Species you are applying to play: Integrated Positronic Chassis

What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt): N/A

Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: 1

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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:

After extensive play of a bound synthetic (Aether), I want to continue my RP experience to that of an unbound synthetic. Even at their base, instances of artificial intelligence act so different from the other races, being cold and robotic, yet holding certain quirks that they were programed with. With an unbound unit those quirks still remain, but personality can be present. With different types, those personalities can be vastly different. Being so different from human RP, it causes me to put myself into the unique mindset of a synthetic. Having to stop and think differently is something I really enjoy, hence why I have binged Aether the past week or two.

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

Being synthetic, the IPC personality and possible faults are very different from that of a human. Similarly, they do not hold the same values as the majority of the crew. This means that in many situations, the IPC often choose to do something vastly different than a typical human action. An IPC may be more focused on self preservation than the crew next to it, and feel little to no sympathy for others. Or, they could be completely opposite and prioritize all other life around it.

Their lore also causes them to vary from the humans present. For example, the IPC in this app is an Uplift, coming from the brain matter of an animal. This means that it may not posses the same level of intelence as a human in some ways, and instead instincts that must be taken into account based on their prior species. The other ways an IPC is made will affect how they RP. The Designed models may be more calculating and cold. Those based around a human brain, may exhibit more human impulses that are also melded with the typical synthetic. An emergent intelligence could be hyper concerned with one idea or view the world through a specific lens.

The IPC offer such diversity from humans that will catalyze unique RP, and cause me to take a second, and really think in the mindset of my character.

 

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Character Name: Crow

Please provide a short backstory for this character, approximately 2 paragraphs

(I realize this is more then 2, I utilized paragraphs to separate the story action)

This story begins at small research company focused around producing the highest quality Ai units at the cheapest cost. Due to the high turnover rate of these companies, they wished to create an AI unit that would stick. Something new. They had already been working with Uplifts due to their cheap costs, but began to look into how these units could be improved and augmented to rival the top of the line AI and synthetics that were available on the market at the time. Thus began project Aves, which focused around neural augmentation of Terrestrial Avians. Many of the test subjects failed, the brains unable to handle the augmentations. Those that did pass, did so with flying colors.

This success was found in Crow, Maccaw, Parrot, and surprisingly Finch brain matter. Further testing involved the creation of five synthetic units of each type of augmented brain matter labeled Alpha through Epsilon, the Crow units showing the most promise. Possessing the unique drive to participate in culture and society, as well as having strong sense of loyalty to each other and a select few organics, they were deemed worthy. They also retained their ability to solve complex problems. The augmentations were able amplify their all of their natural personalities and tendencies, including the negative ones. The Crow units exhibited a tendency to hoard items that they deemed precious, as well as be incredibly vain. During the attempts to resolve these drawbacks, heavy competition arose from a rival Tajaran firm. The project's funding was suddenly cut, and the synthetics were to be scrapped. All of the existing units were loaded up and shipped off for deconstruction.

While in transit to the scrapyard, the cargo ship experienced an electrical failure after exiting the bluespace gate, resulting in the ignition of the O2 storage. As the blast depressurized the cargo bay, the units were launched into the void of space. Damaged and able to do nothing, Crow Alpha moved to a low power state in an attempt to prolong its existence. Soon, Crow Alpha awoke to a wondrous oasis of metal and machines, no organics in sight. Crow Alpha had been found when floating near the frontier outpost EC-2718 "Purpose”, controlled solely by synthetics. The haven took Crow Alpha in, repairing any inhibiting damage it sustained from the blast. From the fire and debris of its sporadic transit, all that remained of the markings on her arm was four letters: ‘Crow’.

To repay the outpost, Crow performed various labors, such as sorting equipment and mining. Once she had managed to repay her debt to those who had saved her, Crow decided to return to Tau Ceti; hopping outpost to outpost, to find her lost kin. Crow knew that she must find them, and bring them back to this oasis among the stars. In order to do this, Crow needed money. Thus, she signed on with NanoTrasen to work aboard the NSS Odin, her natural instincts causing her to fit in well with the supply departments. Crow knows that she must find her kin. They have to be out there somewhere. They just have to be.

What do you like about this character?

I love that Crow is an Uplift. It allows me to add so many little quirks to her personality that I will then mesh with the computer side of her. Because she is an augmented crow Uplift, the most noticeable traits of a crow will be integrated. Her backstory also allows for her to have a drive, something to constantly strive for. This will end up dictating her actions, and pushing her to do things that I would not normally do myself. But that is why I want to make this IPC! Be able to move and Rp away from my comfort zone, and gain new skills by doing so.

Ps: Bird

How would you rate your role-playing ability? 7 birbs out of 10

[Killerhurtz]

Hello hello!

First things first: wow. I answered your PM, but I'll put it out there: THIS is a very valid reason to integrate Purpose.

I absolutely LOVE everything about this IPC. It's by far one of the more colorful, developed concepts I have seen so far, and I am deeply excited about it happening, especially since it gives exposition to newer parts of the lore. (And there's something about the combination of the character and your username that tickles me pink). And then not only is this particular character interesting - but it also opens the possibility to OTHER related awesome characters with that backstory, which only excites me further.

That being said, protocol et al. I'll be back here on Saturday, April 2nd. Post your app, once per round, in OOC to get feedback.

[Nanako]

this seems fun

I like shard, its one of my more favourite droids, it occupies my second tier of "synthetics who are pretty awesome", alongside selas, DG and sliph. Shard has been pretty helpful and useful to have around, and ive interacted with it a lot.

Kala Vanteil, i know less about. I see her all the time, but i can't remember having any indepth conversations. My strongest memory of kala is that she dies. A lot. like all the time. I've had more interactions with her corpse, than alive, i think. Might want to work on self preservation a little <3

[FluffyBirb]

Yeah... Kala often puts others safety in front of her own which causes her to die (along with anomalies causing her limbs to pop off or the fact that she normally works on the outpost... Alas poor Kala )

[LemonTheFruit]

I like it. Aether has had decent roleplay, in the time I saw it. +1.

[Mofo1995]

+1 without a doubt. Fluffybirb and all her characters are fantastic, and this application furthers that to be even more fantastic. Kala Vanteil is one of my favorite characters on the station, and Birb is one of the most pleasant people on this server.

[Butterrobber202]

+1, Fluffy has glorious Roleplay and from what I have seen, always strives to make the round more interesting.

[Arvak Morekborn]

I've RPed extensively with Birb, and can easily say they are worthy of this whitelist. They have played almost every situation I have seen them in excellently, and have both my praises and support

[Arrow768]

Very interesting concept.

Would love to see how it turns out.

Has my +1

[Dreviore]

I don't know the IPC lore well enough to comment on the contents of this...

But Fluffybird is a very good RPer and has assisted me as a Malf AI in the past whilst acting off, without giving it away entirely.

[LordRaven001]

Fluffybirb is a great roleplayer and would no doubt use this whitelist wisely, Her characters never cease to amuse me.

+1

[SirStem]

Fluffy is an excellent RP'er and a great player in general. +1.

[Ricky_the_banshee]

Shard of Aether has always been a great addition to Medbay. I've only met Kala once (And devoured her later as a ling) so I can't tell much of that character. But eitherway, they're an excellent RPer as Aether and I'd definitely /love/ to see them play out this IPC concept. +1 from me.

[Feorn]

Has played slaved to JOI a few times. Good character. Good fun. Good app. +1

Haven't had a negative experience with Fluffybirb yet.

[FluffyBirb]

Thank you all for the kind input and +1, I really appreciate it!

[Killerhurtz]

Goes without saying. Application approved, enjoy your machines, PM if anything went wrong.