Synthetic Whitelist Application
Personal Information
Byond ID? manofspacebob
Discord ID? C Brando#2358
Marine Name Bob Manly and way lesser known Hank Jebediah Joyce
Other Whitelist Applications N/A
Character Information
Name of the Synth Character you wish to play Titus
What is your Synthetic's Personality? Titus is a charismatic storyteller, a stalwart teacher and a keen observer of the situations around him.
The appearance of outward Charisma was programmed into him to help further ease tension in somewhat precarious situations. De-escalation can quickly save lives just as fast as a hemostat applied in the right set of skilled hands. A good story or quick-quip to garner one's attention or chuckle can go a lot further than negative reinforcement might, given a situation.
Being stalwart is odd because it is expected of a synthetic to be reliable. However, given Titus’ background, (see Titus Character story below) being loyal, reliable and hardworking in all things including instruction makes Titus approachable as opposed to stand offish or aloof as some synthetics may seem to some marines.
Observational skills is one thing that is often overlooked when a person considers what a synthetic is because it is plainly assumed. A synthetic is supposed to be situationally aware-of-everything-all-the-time. It is then assumed that a synthetic is merely observing facts that are presented to it and then making an informed decision based on the information that lay before them. One example that differentiates Titus would be at the simplest level; a conversation. In most conversations between two people one, if not both, are merely waiting for their turn to speak. Titus is not just waiting for his turn to speak… He asks pertinent follow up questions even if they are worded simply. This helps Titus appear more sincere, allows for him to gauge intent/tone/inflection of the conversation even if the marine speaking with him might be ESL.
Why do you want to be a synthetic/why should we whitelist you? I find that I prefer roleplay/assisting other players more interesting and satisfying than trying to be the best at storming the castle.
A vast majority of my time, if not all, has been spent in support roles. Of my 600+ hours as PFC almost 90% percent has been spent in bravo at the fob. One SEA called Bob a support-marine… because until recently Bob only carried one firearm and a sensormate. Bob’s typical loadout had been to carry more rolls of gauze, roller beds, tricord, splints and food then he had ammo/explosives. From there, I kept branching out further and further into more support roles. Each one became more challenging and more personally rewarding as I began to figure them out.
A lesson learned a long time ago for me, is that sometimes it is not always what is happening on a center stage that is the most important thing occurring. But, rather, what might be more important are the critical support roles happening right behind the curtain that allow for that act to take the center stage...
What is your most memorable interaction with a synthetic? I had a round a very long time ago where the marines were on LV. Bob was in bravo, the front collapsed. We had a breach in the north fob and the queen with her merry band of xenos were pouring in. Clarke the synthetic was gathering wounded marines into the DS as fast as they could. I took Bob and got behind an M56d and was determined to buy the marines more time. Rather than leave Bob behind, Clarke took the time to talk Bob down and posit that it was in fact better for Bob to get in the DS. Afterwards Clarke reminded Bob that it was a team effort! Making sure to use “We” in their statements.
Up until then, I had never even really seen any synthetic do that or had one give my character the time of day with that sort of interaction. It was an awesome roleplay interaction that occurred. It was fun and super memorable.
Synthetic Character Story The link below refers to the synthetic back story of Titus. The link contains information about the design, creation and odd business collaboration between two large corporations in an attempt to generate profit. There are several supporting characters that are used to further flush out the main protagonist within the story which is Titus.
I made an attempt to make the story as least distracting as possible while still attempting to have the story emphasize who and what Titus is. At the very end of the story itself is an image that I created to further help the reader and their mind's eye capture who and what Titus looks like.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing
Experience
How familiar are you with Engineering? I am very familiar with engineering. I can build airlocks, repair apcs, lathes, repair the late apc, new tcomms and old tcomms alike. I still enjoy wandering around in observer/ghost mode and looking at the maps/Alamayer and thinking of things to tinker with or possibly create.
I can load the OB as an MT.
How familiar are you with Command? I am lacking in the command area. I understand the consoles and their jobs but I have not spent too much time in there since the changes a while back to have the hours counted as they are.
How familiar are you with Medical? I am very familiar with CM medical. Now, it’s like being in bravo to me. I know all of the surgeries and have learned the “ghetto” surgeries. Though, I still prefer to use the proper tools for expediency as that is where most of my muscle memory is.
I have had ops where I have been the only doctor to wake up. In those ops I have run the chemlines, set up medbay and never let any marines perma that were brought to medbay. In those ops specifically I worked diligently with the medics to explain it was only “Bob” awake and we were to triage each marine accordingly. It was fun and worked really well!
How familiar are you with Requisitions? I am very familiar with Req and have run req more than a handful of times without an RO or another CT. If there is no RO or CT I have then requested transfer to Req to run the lines and send supplies down to the fob to help further facilitate the flow of things for the marines groundside. I understand the nuances of when not to over order on low pop and when to wait in high pop rounds for the right time to begin to deliver extra specialist ammo/materials etc…
What are some scenarios that you can perform combat in? Give us a brief example. Synthetics are not allowed to “go-ham”. A scenario that always plays out is the runner/lurker/burrower/Vampire(now) trying to capture a marine. If Titus were attempting to render aid to a marine and the marine were to be pounced on by a runner Titus is allowed to strike it in an attempt to scare it off. Titus would not be allowed to chase it down and kill the runner. If the runner continued to be persistent Titus should first request marines aid them at their location and then be more assertive with his stance in regards to defending the marine/striking the runner. However, if that runner were to go into crit as a result from this combat? Titus would step back and return to the marine; not killing the runner.
Adding to that aforementioned scenario: if marines arrive to give cover fire, Titus would again disengage and continue to render aid to the wounded marine. It is not Titus' role to be a combatant. That role is for the marines.
Combat synthetics are frowned upon and are only allowed in extra special one-off events.
Confirmations
Are you familiar with the Synthetic Programming and Guidelines? Yes
Have you read the application process page? Yes
Do you understand that any player - donor or otherwise - can have their whitelist status revoked should they break our rules or the Synthetic Programming Guideline? Yes
Do you understand that you cannot advertise your application on any platform for votes. Do you also understand you may not edit this application 1 hour after it has been posted? Yes
Have you been banned from CM in the last month for any reason? Do you have any active jobbans? No
Are you currently banned from our Discord, and if so, why? No
Discord Ban Reason
Other Information
Do you have anything else you would like to include about your application? I know I do not have the hours that some other older players might have but I believe in myself and my mastery of the skills that have been presented.
This application has been a very long time in the making for me. I have a very special appreciation for CM as my reasons for continuing on this long road are personal.Those of us who grew up watching the Aliens franchise IP grow beyond the first two movies understand how great of thing ss13:CM is. To me, just having an opportunity to partake in something like this would have blown my mind away as a kid.
My story was originally a collection of timestamps and odd conversations. I have revamped it to read like a story, including a rendering I made of Titus, along with the appearance of an internal WY-Seegson document.
I look forward to hearing feedback on my application. Thank you all for taking the time to read this.