Commander Whitelist Application
Byond ID? Johndis Nebelgran
Player Name You Use Most? Langley 'Lango' Veneer
Make a list of links to all of your applications and (job)ban appeals, including whitelist and staff apps, within the last year. Also, provide "Ban reason; Verdict" beside each (job)ban link None
Have you received any ban within the last month? How long was it and what for? No
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
How do you view the tool of Battlefield Execution to be used? What circumstances do you think it would be necessary to BE a member of the crew? Where do you think the Battlefield Execution Mechanic Differs from regular Execution and why? I see BE or Battlefield execution as a form of both roleplay and punishment.As saying this I have witnessed very few Battlefield executions on my time on CM and do see it as something that should NOT be abused at all as it puts a player out of a round but hopefully a good reason.
How would I would I think a marine or a member of the USCM should be BE?
If someone is worthy of battlefield executions it should be a major crimes added up, Attempted murder or even murder of a command staff such as a LT either on the ground or ship the executive officer as the executive officer is still an important role as they are next in line to anything that happens to the commander and finally if it does come and a marine or any staff of the Almayer do try to murder or successfully murder the commander should be left to the Executive officer or the command staff including the CMP and MP's to vote on.
Another reason on when a BE should be warranted on a Marine or a member of the Almayer is when a mutiny has occurred and it's put down and the leader of the mutiny is taken alive it should be judged by their performance on the ground and their behavior before the mutiny. If the leader of the mutiny was both under performing and being obnoxious and toxic on the ground they should be battlefield executed than permabrigged.
How will your Commanding Officer run his/her ship? Provide a detailed explanation on how he would handle situations that might commonly occur such as, a insubordinate Req, Engineering, MP, or Command Staff How would my Commanding officer run their ship?
As insubordination goes it depends on how many MP's, MT's CT's are on the ship and the situation.
As my character is well studied In psychology and certainly possess a very charismatic attitude, It would be easy to handle the said "Insubordinate" person, I would swiftly order them out of their department and ask them to submit their respective equipment and Identification, If they fail to comply I'd request an MP to handle them, If the Insubordinate in question is actually an MP officer, I'd request assistance from anyone with similar authority to mine to handle the MP alongside me. I would employ diplomacy rather than force as my first action, reasoning with the person In an attempt to boost their morale and to get them back into order, as mentioned previously my character has studied psychology and manipulating a person and boosting their morale would be no problem, simply encouraging them that they're a lot more worth to us and that a rather hefty portion of the operation "depends" on them would be enough to persuade most of the unruly staff. Even though this might not be the case, employing such a strategy would certainly yield a favorable result for both parties, as wasting staff is never favorable.
What do you think is the job of a Commander? The job of the commander has a premise of keeping the staff of CIC in line along with dishing out orders to the marines keeping in touch with the USCM and also keeping Jones well fed. CO's should be kept always at a high standard along with keeping their cool under stressful situations. CO's should keep the morale up of both the marines on the ground and the ship along with the Almayers staff.
As a player what do you think could be added for Commanding Officer to benefit the role? Personally, I believe the Commanding Officer role Is perfect as is, but as a wise man once said, "There's always room for Improvement." I believe that adding a more flexible system of sending out orders and communicating with several squads at once should be implemented, not only would that allow for a faster and better response from multiple squads, but It would also feel excellent as a general mechanic to be utilized during high-stress situations, and yes, I understand that there is currently an "announcement" system set In place, but that's just a general all-around announcement, and not something as personal as a "dual squad radio" system that I had in mind. I believe the CO should have this ability as It would greatly boost immersion and actual co-ordination of the troops.
What do you think you could contribute by being whitelisted? I've played rounds as an XO to get the feel of what a Commander would be like. I have played SO to guide and direct troops along giving them support and recommendations and guidance. I have played SL and lead my squad and followed orders both my SO and CO or XO have given me the only problem I have ever had as a SL is with a Staff officer not warning me on going the wrong direction and removing my leader status. If I am ever offered and or given the status of aSL I will take charge and gladly be the one to take the place. I have played both MP and CMP to understand Marine law and how to deal with situations that are breaking it on the Almayer. I would also stick by the High roleplay standards I am held at as a CO and not abuse the benefits of a CO and lead both the marines and the staff of the Almayer giving them guidance during an operation.
Your story (potential topics listed below) Dossier
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Name: Langley Veneer.
Rank: Executive officer.
Rank promotion: Commanding Officer.
Age: 25
Gender: Male
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Sections
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(Section one) Civilian life
Langley Veneer was born and raised In the American state of "New York", growing up with his father Jonathon Veneer. Johnathon was enlisted as a Colonel in the USCM- retiring in his late thirties to focus more on raising and taking care of his son. He was a dedicated soldier and through his determination- he eventually attained the rank of Colonel, earning him a spot as an important component on the battlefield. Johnathon was also a caring and patient father- showing the utmost patience in both his profession and In parenting his only son. Once Langley reached his teenage years, Johnathon began to teach his son the basics of pistol and rifle marksmanship, as well as character traits his father learned during his service; perseverance, grit, respect and discipline. His father explained that a weapon is only as good as the soldier wielding it, and that he would have to show the utmost discipline and respect towards the weapon while wielding and utilizing it to its fullest capabilities. If his son was to ever seek a job in the USCM, he would display the key characteristics of an excellent soldier. As Langley grew older his interest in his father's career grew as well. He wished to follow his fathers footsteps- enlisting as a foot-soldier- to serve and protect his values, and the ones he loved. At first, his father was dismissive and reserved about the idea- stopping his son from enlisting right away- fearing that his son might not be cut out for the Corps.
Langley, keen to disprove his father, began to train himself physically and mentally for any challenges that he might face during his actual mandated training. Not only did this improve Langley's physical characteristics, but this spree of activity proved to his father that Langley had gained the traits his father educated him about long ago. Following that, he sent his son on his merry way, encouraging him to enlist- but also wishing the best of luck to his wayward child. Langley also graduated, receiving his bachelor's degree in supply and logistics management, and an associates degree in psychology.
(Section two) Military career
Starting his career as a Warrant officer of the USCM and following and abiding by Marine law and his superiors easily got him a promotion to a lieutenant as this would be to him as his calling to being in command. Langley made his superiors and his fellow marines being field deployed on operation "Red Haze" commanding two squads on a scouting mission. Langley soon got another promotion to executive officers six months after being a Lieutenant and respectfully assisted his commander with tedious jobs and prep work for operations. On the operation "Overlord" his commanding officer field deployed and was told to watch over command staff and relay orders to anyone ship side and ground side. Upon hearing that his commanding officer was slain in battle he called for a full push to all squads upon doing this LT's were calling him "Mad" and "Insane" but miraculously the squads Eliminated the hostile threats. As news got out about this a USCM Admiral had visited Langley giving him a medal of Heroism and the squad leaders a medal of Valor.
(Section three) Accommodations
Medal of Heroism
Medal of Valor (Yes this is something I got as a PO not a XO)
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