[Accepted]Conspiir's Head of Staff Application

[Conspiir]

BYOND key: Conspiir

Character names: Moros Zarikqk-Antivios, Kali Saluja, Witcher II… (see signature for more information)

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How long have you been playing on Aurora?: Total time, over a year. Recently, the last two months.

Why do you wish to be on the whitelist?: I admit, never had a Head whitelist. Never wanted it. I never needed it before because I never felt like I had enough knowledge to lead. I’ve watched the way Heads operate. I want it now because it’s the direction my roleplay is going.

Why did you come to Aurora?: For some reason, I remember it initially being almost an accident. It probably was. I came back because nostalgia is a strong motivator.

Have you read the Aurora wiki on the head roles and qualifications you plan on playing?: I have. All of them are nice readings when I’m supposed to be studying, even if I don’t plan on commanding some departments. (You can all feel free to lynch me if I ever join as Head of Security.)

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Please provide well-articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph each.

Give a definition of what you think roleplay is, and should be about:

Roleplay is about people coming together. It’s about separating yourself from the things going on around you and focusing on what’s going on around someone you’re pretending to be. A lot of us roleplay to relax, to tell stories, and damn right that’s a noble purpose (we could be out doing drugs but we aren’t… probably). But roleplay is only roleplay when you have other people right there with you, engaging with you, enjoying the improv back-and-forth. Otherwise, it’s just you enjoying a jaunt into your imagination.

What do you think the OOC purpose of a Head of Staff is, in-game?:

I’ve always seen them as a driving force for more roleplay. Anything that opens up new avenues for story progression is good in my book, and Heads have a huge impact on that, especially in their own departments and (in the case of HoS and Captain) over the entire station. That includes the antags therein. Yes, that means I’m signing myself up to die if need be. But it also stems into teaching to an extent. You can generally get a feel of who knows what when you tell them to do something. If they need guidance, you're first in line to provide it or assign someone else to.

What do you think the OOC responsibilities of Whitelisted players are to other players, and how would you strive to uphold them?:

I feel responsible to uphold a high level of roleplay. I’ll have people that will need direction, and I must give it decisively, quickly, and with good reason. There’s no being a shitstain here; it has the capacity to ruin an entire round for others. I can’t abide that. If I know I can’t handle being Head of Security, for example, I’m not going to do it. Why would I. That would ruin the entire round for myself and all of security and all of the station. No. I have the responsibility to hold myself back.

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Please pick one of your characters for this section, and provide well-articulated responses to the following questions.

Character name: Moros Zarikqk-Antivios

Character age: 76

Please provide a short biography of this character (approx 2 paragraphs):

“Alright. That should clear up medical history…”

The interviewer makes a few quick notes on the pages before her. She seems satisfied.

“Last part of the interview will be personal history, in your own words. Any information the company may need before it hires you to this elevated position.”

“I see.”

“It will be recorded for later review. Do you agree to this?”

“Yes.”

Click…

“… I was born Moros Zarikqk on Jargon IV on what translates to the 14th of February 2380 alongside my sister Kiiris Zarikqk. Growing up on Querrbalak, my health and that of my sister’s was often a concern. We did, obviously, survive. My higher education consisted of Business Management, in which I currently hold a doctorate.

“Upon first contact between our species, I began working in a shipyard as a supply coordinator. A few years later, I applied to the rapidly growing company known as NanoTrasen to serve aboard one of its small experiment ships, the Antivios. I would serve aboard it for forty years as a personnel coordinator. Mostly ensuring steady supplies such as food and equipment, but also arranging cooking schedules, cleaning duties, and approving personnel transfers among the crew fluctuating around about a dozen.

“Just over a month ago, on October 4th, it is suspecting that a phoron leak from one of the experiments caused combustion in the kitchens where dinner was being prepared. The flames and gas quickly spread, devouring all of the crew. An IPC under designation Kali was able to pull me to a safety pod despite grievous injuries to herself. I was the only crewmember of a team of eleven still breathing. Though, as Kali does not breathe, that equates to nine dead personnel and the loss of a very dear ship.

“I now currently live alongside Kali, in an apartment leased to us here aboard the ODIN. We both serve aboard the Aurora.”

… Click.

“Alright. That settles everything. Thank you for your time. We’ll get back to you on our decision.”

“Thank you. Have a safe evening.”

What do you like about this character?:

Moros is an awkward cookie. My other characters are either comfortable with who they are or know they can’t do anything about it, but Moros really tries to not be that awkward guy. It causes him to engage with just about anyone when the awkward levels rise high enough, just to try to not seem so awkward. But behind that is a man that is very used to such a position, who asks for respect, not fear or love.

What do you dislike about this character?:

He’s a bureaucrat, which means paperwork (which I don’t mind so much, it’s just time-consuming). He lacks assertiveness so he only speaks up about controversy when he knows it’ll not raise any hackles (so no just saying “Wow, you’re wrong” which might solve a situation a lot faster), but he makes up for it by reasoning out his (and everyone else’s) thoughts to come to the best conclusion. Not to mention, he takes all of my being hyperaware of awkward situations and brings it to the forefront. It’s uncomfortable. He’s uncomfortable. It’s a similar feeling to a dad trying to be less serious by using words like “hip” and “cool cats.” The Cringing can be heard from Eridani.

What do you think makes this character fit to be a head of staff?:

For all I said I hate how he is, I know he isn’t actually like that. That when he has others that depend on him, he straightens his spine. They need him and he can’t afford to be dithering. Don’t get me wrong, man’s a total coward when it comes to combat. The man is (read: I am) not a tactician. He’s most comfortable when someone else is making the “BIG” decisions and he can offer advice to that higher authority. But he’s going to help anyone under him that needs it because that’s just how he views it. It’s his duty. It’s the responsibility he takes on by being their supervisor. No man left behind if he can help it.

 

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Please provide well-articulated answers to the following questions.

How would you rate your own roleplaying?:

I’ve been complimented before, which still surprises and unnerves me as I don’t know how to take a compliment. I'll say a 9.1 today.

 

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Extra notes:

((Someone outta update the application template to make it well-articulated not well articulated. It’s present three times. Hyphens matter. Respect the compound adjectives.))

[DrHobo]

Well what can I say, I've gotten to know Kali recently and they are absolutely wonderful! You couldn't ask for a better assistant to have walked into the lab so I can only imagine how Moros is as a bridge assistant (I am very rarely in command). I didn't even notice Kali was an IPC (or that they were Conspiir) for a while and they could have totally flipped out at some of Joe's ranting about toasters but they have proved him wrong (and didn't just file for some racism charge or try and get me arrested as some IPCs have). They are absolutely great to have around and have had me actually flip out with worry that they may have been drugged and kidnapped which turned out to be an over-reaction.

KiiKee is a wonderful pair. They are totally adorable and as an akaix I'd feel bad about abusing them or sending them outright into danger as I've been told other unbound have.

Witcher has saved my life many a time and is good to see in medical (also another good IPC) and it's always good to see those damn sunflowers about reception (even though, yes, I have eaten them before), if only we could have Kii, Witcher and Kali, all at the same time, that would be great even though somewhat impossible.

I would definitely say you could very well be a 9.1(oddly specific with the .1 but 10 is almost impossible but you may very well be above 9, just as in science nothing is 100%) in roleplaying (glad to see you never just stuck down 7 or something), you are an incredibly nice and friendly person that maintains your cool in all manner of situation so absolutely have to give you a +1. Hopefully see Moros as HoP soon and even Witcher as CMO (still totally against IPC's as RDs tho but that's just a character flaw, maybe after Kali eventually outlasts Joe and he passes into the void he came from or retires with the insane amount of gold and lab supplies he's embezzled over the years as he ain't getting younger, I'd hope that Kali would consider Joe a good teacher at the time and probably even a good friend).

((I'm off to see Insane Clown Posse soon so thought I'd do this before I get juggalo'd up and leave despite having to get ready for the bus, so sorry if this is just a mess of "omgtheyregreatgivethemwhitelist+1" but omgtheyregreatgivethemwhitelist+1))

[MattAtlas]

Another one to the ranks. Soon, Skrell command will take over. Though I'm not sure about someone having a chance to snipe the HoP slot...

Jokes aside. Your roleplay is excellent. It's some of the best roleplay I've seen on the server. Your stories and whitelist applications only reinforce this sentiment - you're a very good writer. I've interacted with a few of your characters and they're all wonderful. Adding to that, your OOC conduct is rather good.

Onto the application itself. I like your answers. I don't have any objections to them - and Moros is a good character, though I haven't spoken to him too much. All in all, I'm going to give a +1 to this application. Good luck.

[VisVirific]

As Matt has mentioned, you are a very good writer, and your stories (Character Stories, Fanfiction and backstories) are always a pleasure to read, and it shows how awesome your Roleplaying is. All of your characters feel incredibly distinct, be from the stories you write them or from the interactions/observations I've had, which is even further proof of how well skilled you are.

I feel certain you'll do great things with this. A definite 1+.

[Butterrobber202]

Conspiir is pretty cool, a great roleplayer and has a good app. I’d slide him a +1. And maybe a cookie.

[Brutishcrab51]

I'll say this much, I've only ever seen (within memory) Witcher II as a character, and I'm not sure how decent that character in specific does to present you as someone who can handle the command roles on the server.

However, that's due to Witcher II not being based on a commanding individual. You've show dynamic and versatile experience in roles, and can clearly handle the work of a command position (though, I say this with a grain of salt), unless anyone brings up any concerns, I'll throw a +1 in.

[Conspiir]

Now that I actually have a moment to do more than glance at this page for the first time this week.

Thank you all for the feedback! I'm glad my writing is entertaining to more than just myself, as I had believed! I've been at this roleplay thing for more than half my life, really, so it's good to know I've managed a small impact. It really means a lot.

As far as Witcher CMO goes, it doesn't. Complete no-go. The poor thing is not cut out for long-term command. They have very specific situations in which they can be placed in charge (namely states of severe emergency, such as epidemic or disaster situations because they are, first and foremost, an emergency physician) and only because this would give them the automatic authority required to wrangle everyone not as used to complete disasters. This interimship has not come into play because , by the time shit hits the fan hard enough, there's no Captain or HoP even looking for a CMO. They're probably dead.

So it's just Moros, let me be very clear about that one. None of the other characters I have right now will take up a Head position. Kzon CMO when tho?

[Alberyk]

Application accepted.