[Accepted] Hocka's IPC Application

[Hocka]

BYOND Key: Hocka

Character Names: Jeremiah Echard, Kingston Lombardi, C.L.A.N.K

Species you are applying to play: IPC, Hephaestus G2 Frame

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?: 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 would like to play this specific race because it is very (in my opinion) strangely unique. From the fact that there is no defined way for them to speak nor culture that is present, to the varying levels of emotions that IPCs can display, whether that is some emotion or none at all. I'm also incredibly interested by role-playing as non-organic characters on Aurora as the interaction can go very interestingly and dependant on other character's own personal views.

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

Role-playing as an IPC has vast differences from a Human. The first go-to point is that IPCs are robots - completely mechanical and do not possess emotion on the same scale as humans can - whilst they can experience some emotion to no emotion at all. Their train of thought is also different - they are more inclined to think logically. Role-playing as an IPC would also be incredibly different in that Humans make up the majority of the population of space, dwarfing the other races in comparison which leads to little prejudice and open aggression if none at all. This is massively different with IPCs as not only are they much less numerous, they are also very likely to be the subject of hate. Specifically from those who believe that Artificial Intelligence should only be a utility and not granted rights, and those that are concerned that Artificial Intelligence will attempt some form of rebellion.

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Character Name: Arbalest

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

Arbalest was originally manufactured and purchased as part of an operation by an Exosuit Construction company. Arbalest being an Industrial G2 Frame allowed it to be very capable and adaptable in the operation. Whilst the company leading the operation was just the cost of the frame was worth it, along with several other G2s which were brought to the operation. Arbalest proved to live up to the frame's uses, assisting in the construction of many exosuits. The company had expected the operation to lead to great profit, but a multitude of troubles befell it.

The marketing campaign of the company failed. A miniscule amount of the Exosuits were sold and exported which lead to the company having nowhere near enough money to pay off NanoTrasen, from which it bought lots of materials/supplies to construct the exosuit. As per the contract that the company and NanoTrasen signed, all of the G2 Industrial Frames were handed over to NanoTrasen and assigned to different stations where they would all partake in working off the debt the company had incurred by working under Robotics and Engineering.

What do you like about this character?

I like the idea that the character has a greater purpose to itself. It understands that the work it does is going to directly impact many jobs and life incomes. The character would portray some form of importancy, despite not being in a core, high role on the station.

How would you rate your role-playing ability?

5/10

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Notes:

[Maereo]

I haven't spent much time with Hockas characters other than C.L.A.N.K. but my experience with them has always been positive. +1

[furrycactus]

Most of the RP that I've done with your characters have been with Jeremiah Echard and C.L.A.N.K, but I can say that I've always had good experiences with each and enjoy interacting with you. You've become a familiar sight in Engineering, and I'm glad to see you on. You also play C.L.A.N.K. well, so I have confidence you could likely play another synthetic well, too. I give it my +1

[Vizendel]

I have always enjoyed my interactions with C.L.A.N.K, though I can't say I've interacted with his other characters, I think he shows understanding of what an IPC should be. So.. +1 from me!

[Guest Marlon Phoenix]

Hello,

Your application for industrial is rather shorter than I usually see them, but I can see you show good faith and eagerness.

Your character concept is standard for the course. However, engineering and robotics are two specialized roles. Before I can accept this app, I would need you to pick which role you would prefer your IPC to play.

[Hocka]

Thank you for taking a look at my Application. I would prefer the character to play as a Roboticist, given that would play to what the character's original purpose was.

[Guest Marlon Phoenix]

Very well. Application accepted!