Commanding Officer Whitelist Application
Personal Information
Byond ID? TKM
What is your discord username and handle? TKM#6163
What is your timezone in UTC? UTC+9
Player Name You Use Most? Horatio Gonzalez
Make a list of links to all of your ban appeals as well as whitelist and staff applications (both accepted and denied) submitted within the past year. For appeals, provide an additional ban reason and the appeal’s verdict next to the link. None
Have you been banned in the last 3 months? No
Experience
How familiar are you with command positions? Very
Approximately how many hours do you have as Executive Officer (XO) at the time of writing this application? 30
Approximately how many hours do you have as Squad Leader at the time of writing this application? 27
Basic Questions & Story
Why did your character decide to become the CO of a ship? Because he was a natural born leader, able to bring out the best in others
How did your character attain the position of CO? Nepotism
Provide a short story of your Commanding Officer. Cmdr. Spreckles sat in his command chair, up high he was able to survey the entirety of the bridge. He glanced at a blank screen in front of him. Then he glanced at his left armrest and his brow furrowed ominously. He slowly cocked his head to observe the right armrest and immediately threw both hands in the air.
"WHERES THE DAMN REMOTE!" he shouted at no one in particular.
His gruff voice cut through the cacophony of beeping electronics and the chatter of command staff issuing orders to the marines planet side. One of the maintenance techs assigned to clean the room chuckled softly and slowly exited out of the room.
The Commander withdrew from his seat and got on all fours, searching underneath. As his head bobbed around frantically, he only found a pristine metallic floor, not even a speck of dust. He got back into his seat and pressed a nearby button on the armrest.
The entirety of the CIC flinched when the horns went off to sound the announcement to the ship.
"Men, we have a thief on board!" the commander's voice rang through every speaker on the ship at the maximum volume.
"God DAMN it Rod! We're all right next to you!" one of the executive officers spat.
"You're only supposed to use that channel in an emergency!" another said.
"I cannot think of a situation more emerging than this right here!" Spreckles said as he pressed another button.
The CIC crew shook their heads and got back to work. On one of the XOs monitors, Cmdr. Spreckles could see real time footage of Bravo squad getting torn apart by some insectoid creature. However, there were more pressing matters at hand. He sat idly waiting, running an old leathery hand through his silver hair until two military policemen arrived through the door, panting.
"Capt.. We.. Cameasfast as.... we.. could!" one huffed.
"Yeah... What's... the code red?" the other puffed.
"Gentlemen, the code red is that there is a thief on board this ship! Until he is caught and my precious remote is in its rightful place I am declaring Martian law!"
One of the XO's cocked his head away from his station, and looked towards the commander. "Don't you mean martial law?" he said exasperated.
Cmdr. Spreckles got out of his chair and walked over to the XO who just requisitioned one backhanded slap to the face. "Ow!" he shrieked.
"I am enforcing the sacred law of the Red Planet!"
The doors opened again, and the Chief Medical Officer stepped into the room with a look of panic. "Sir, I have distressing news! Some marines are returning to the ship with some sort of parasite attached to their" before she could finish, the Commander stepped forward.
"Under Martian law doctors and other wizards are forbidden!" He shouted.
"Wha-"
The Commander walked forward and withdrew the stun baton from the holster of one of the policemen.
"Kneel!" he commanded. As he did, the two policemen knelt. He raised the stun baton up high and gently touched each of their shoulders. "I dub thee, Sir Deimos, and you, Sir Phobos! Rise, knights of the Red Planet and take this heretic out of my sight!"
Another alarm blared, followed by a monotone robotic voice.
"EMERGENCY. MULTIPLE UNIDENTIFIED LIFE FORMS ON THE SHIP."
"Shit!" The CMO screamed.
Cmdr. Spreckles struck a dramatic pose, extended his arm regally and pointed towards the door with his stun baton.
"Knights of Mars, your first quest is to slay the demons!" he bellowed.
--USCM, 6/13/2142 -- USS DINGLEBERRY BLACK BOX RECORDING ENDED.
DOSSIER: Rod "Slip n' Slide" Spreckles
Historical Notes: The amount of casualties on the Dingleberry will not be forgotten. It was an unfortunate coincidence that after enacting "Martian Law" a xenomorph infestation was beginning to take place. After the doctors were jailed for "wizardry", Commander Spreckles ordered the destruction of all sorcerous weapons, replacing M41As and Smartguns for bows and spears. Before the cameras cut out, a final stand could be seen of ten crewmembers armed with makeshift spears, assuming a phalanx position using folding chairs as shields led by none other than Rod "Slip n' Slide" Spreckles. The Commander's remote was later found on the corpse of a maintenance technician bearing the nametag C. Steamer, who was posthumously dishonorably discharged. All bodies on board were accounted for, except for that of Rod Spreckles.
Scenarios
When do you believe it’s appropriate to pardon a prisoner? Give an example. I believe all prisoners have the right to be pardoned, that is, if they can make it through the gauntlet. I will have the maintenance technicians, requisitions officers, and researchers set up traps throughout the briefing room. If they make it out with all limbs attached they have earned their pardon.
When do you believe it’s appropriate to use a Battlefield Execution? Give an example. I believe if someone goes out of their way to endanger the mission or others, they are a threat to everyone and must be put down.
Confirmations
Have you read the Code of Conduct? Yes
Have you read the application process page? Yes
Do you understand that any player - even donors or staff members - can have their whitelist status revoked should they break our Server Rules or Roleplay Guidelines? Yes
Do you understand you cannot advertise or promote this application on any platform, including Discord? Yes
Do you also understand that you may not edit this application 1 hour after it has been posted? Yes
Do you understand that you represent the CO whitelist and that while playing CO as any character, you must adhere to the CO Code of Conduct, Server Rules, and Roleplay Standards? Yes