[Accepted] Zelmana's IPC Whitelist

[Zelmana]

BYOND Key:

Character Names:http://prntscr.com/j6lozq

Species you are applying to play: IPC

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

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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:

I want to play as an IPC because I find them interesting. I enjoy their interactions between the other races, and like the fact that they are different than all of them because they lack actual biology. In playing this race, I hope to be able to create some fun and interesting roleplay for others. I can achieve that via playing a realistic and believable IPC. I think that I would enjoy playing their robotic mannerisms, as well as provide commentary on the discussion about synthetic intelligence, and overall what it means to be "a person". Human and synthetic interaction is something that I would like to attempt at a more intelligent level than cyborgs.

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

Playing an IPC is very different. The main reason is that they are non-biological, which presents a large amount of contrast. They are created with purpose, and act upon that purpose within their directives, protocols, or laws. Mechanically within the game, they are also very different for the same reason. Playing an IPC offers the ability, mechanically, to act differently that others in a variety of situations (or fall to them, if there are Ion weapons or EMPs). Their attempt to understand humanity or biology can impact their roleplay and interactions with others. They have mannerisms, or perhaps more accurately, a lack of certain mannerisms that may develop within other species.

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Character Name:Cerebel

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

Cerebel's namesake comes from their eldest predecessor, a simple tool. Nameless and completely primitive in design, the software was used by the medical field to analyze the wavelengths and patterns within the brain to better understand emotion. Over time and through development cycles and processes, the tools began to become more and more complex. With the addition of artificial intelligence, the tools were better able to form hypothesis on the massive amounts of data they sifted through. This tool, however, was only that- a tool. At least, until Zeng-Hu's Psychology Research Department began working on the most recent predecessors of the Synth-Psych project.

Cerebel is the designation of one of these IPCs. Developed and manufactured by Zeng-Hu, Cerebel's purpose is to assist or replace psychologists or neuroscientists. Their directive reflect their intent to perform research, with a focus on how the human mind functions and works. Just as humans must craft a mirror to look at their visage, so do humans need to develop tools such as Cerebel to look within.

Since its manufacture date, Cerebel has been turing within Zeng-Hu's Research Department. Finally ready for deployment, they are looking forward to working within the research station. This specific model, bound for the NSS Aurora, is a shell chasis. They have been designed to look rather attractive, mimicking a male with a sharp jaw and short cut blond hair. Their protocols ensure that the following lay at the very base of their "being":

• Observe Everything.
• Question the mind.
  
• Reflect Humanity based on observations.
  

What do you like about this character?

I think that I will enjoy this character based on the fact that their purpose is to be curious. I have always enjoyed playing detective or investigative roles on the station, so I think making a more medically focused type of that investigation feel would be a nice change. The addition of playing this type of character as an IPC allows me to do a lot of commentary and character relation development in a different way, seeing that it compliments the investigative way I'll play the character.

How would you rate your role-playing ability?

Well.

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Notes:

Thank you for reading and considering my application.

[TheGreatNacho]

+1

I'm a bit bias, because Zelm is my favourite moderator.

He seems like a very mature person, incapable of abusing.

I love the concept of an IPC named Cerebel, who's role on the station it is to heal people brains.

Remind me of a great web comic, Carl the Robot Psychiatrist.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.

-Nacho

[sebkillerDK]

Zelm joining the synth masterace? why not.

Jokes aside, i think this is a well written application. i like the backstory of the character, it's simple, and serves a purpose, with potential to evolve over time through interactions and RP with other crew.

As for Zelm himself. From what i've experienced from working with you on the staff team, and just speaking to you in general, you're a nice chap who's nice to have around. you have your priorities in good order and you're serius about what you do.

I think that you will do great as an IPC.

+1 from me, you have my support.

[Zelmana]

Thank you both, I'm flattered.

[CakeIsOssim]

Application accepted.