Ha'ju Vagear - Predator Application

[Survivor]

Byond ID:

Dr. Lance

Marine Name (so we know who you are; if you play alien mostly, state that here):

Pierce Jackson

Name of the character you want whitelisted (The name your predator will use. This must match your in-game predator name):

Ha'ju Vagear

Are you familiar with the Predator Code Of Honor?

I have read over the code many times, even before I planned to apply for predator.

Character background (An ADEQUATE description and story of your predators background):

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Ha'ju Vagear stalked from the top of the jungle, as the group of hooded insurgents treaded through the green leaves and vegetation. Their navy blue outfits with leather hauberks and matching hoods marked them as combatants. He had been watching from above for days now, as the caravan moved through the region. They would move from colony to colony, brutalizing the inhabitants. After they were finished, they would line up the survivors execution style. As they got to the end of the line, they would record themselves decapitating the sole survivor. This had peaked Vagear's interest in the group, as the merciless actions reminded him of his clan.


The group took a sudden stop, the same time they did the night before. Ha'ju got a little closer to the group as they began to set up a perimeter. From the conversations Ha'ju picked up, it seemed they were stranded within hostile territory, and were looking for a ship off of the planet. Ha'ju remained cloaked as he listened in to the Softmeat conversations. "Williams, get over here. Would you take a look at this shit?", the talking insurgent was holding what looked to be a radio. "The fucker is broken. I don't think we can even fix this shit." Ha'ju recorded the words to relay at a later time. Now was the time to pick.


The hunter watched each of the seven members, trying to pick which one he would take first. He had finally had enough time to judge each and every one for their abilities. He picked the weakest link of the group, a short, young, and silent male that hadn't seemed to enjoy the art of killing like his clan did. This made him the obvious choice to Ha'ju Vagear, as he felt it was dishonorable. He waited patiently for the insurgent to give him a chance to act. After an hour and twelve minutes of waiting silently, the insurgent stood up, and walked away from the camp. Ha'ju followed through the trees.


The softmeat noticed his presence as Ha'ju decloaked, and he began to scream. Ha'ju was recording again as he let the softmeat beg for his life. After a few seconds, Ha'ju tore the insurgent with his ceremonial dagger through the chest, and posed his body on the ground. He placed his hunting traps around the area, and amplified the scream with his wrist gauntlet to lure the others. He cloaked, and hid within the trees as the rest of the group came running to the sounds. The medic of their group was the first one to step into a hunting trap as he ran to save his friend. One of the others didn't realize until he was also trapped. The rest stopped in their tracks and tried to help their friends.


Ha'ju clicked tauntingly at the group from the trees. They pulled their weapons and started firing into the leaves. Ha'ju anticipated the reaction, and jumped down from above. He extended his blades from the wrist gauntlets, and moved around the group. Ha'ju uncloaked as he grabbed one of the members and threw him into the tree. While the insurgent fell to the ground unconsious, the other three turned their attention to Ha'ju. Ha'ju stuck his wrist blades through the heart of the closest one to him, and threw him aside. The other two members opened fire, and a few of the bullets hit Ha'ju. Despite the minor pain they inflicted, he was pleased the softmeats were giving a good fight.


As he closed in on the two still firing, one of them dropped their gun and ran away. Ha'ju sliced the arm off of the other one, and threw him to the ground. The medic still bound by the hunting traps screamed for mercy, not for their clan, but for themselves. This disgusted Ha'ju, as it was a great dishonor. He took the arm of the Ooman he overpowered, and put it in his bag. He walked to the insurgent medic, and began to taunt him, clicking at him as he cried for help. Vagear laughed at the dishonorable Ooman, before taking off the trap. There was no point in taking the life of such a cowardly fool. He translated the words "RUN, COWARD" through his biomask. The medic did as told, and helped the delimbed insurgent to his feet. They ran away in the same direction as the Ooman who ran away earlier. Ha'ju looked to his left to see that the softmeat he threw against the tree earlier was still incapacitated. He then looked to the last insurgent in his trap. It was the Ooman that they called "Williams". It was his prey.


Williams sat in silence, knowing what was to come. All of his friends were either dead, incapacitated, or running away like cowards. Ha'ju walked up to Williams, ripping off the trap. Williams stood up, ready to meet his end. Ha'ju was pleased, and clicked about the stern lack of cowardness his friends shared. It reminded him of himself, which made Williams the most honorable prey of the group. Ha'ju took off his armor and Bio mask, throwing them aside. The darkness was only lit up by the lights illuminating off of the dead bodies around them. Ha'ju threw his dagger to the last insurgent, and pointed to it. Williams picked it up, and stared back to Ha'ju. Ha'ju played the voice from earlier to taunt him. A distorted voice saying "Williams, get over here" came from the gauntlets.


The last remaining CLF insurgent lunged at Ha'ju with the dagger. Ha'ju stepped aside, as the softmeat eagerly tried to slash at him. It was amusing to Ha'ju, and he mockingly played back a laugh from one of the dead mercenaries days before. This angered Williams, who threw another lunge at Ha'ju. Surprisingly, he landed a blow onto his chest. Ha'ju roared at the injury, and hit the softmeat in the face. The single blow knocked him over, and he crawled away. As Ha'ju walked up to grab him, the mercenary turned over and grabbed Ha'ju by the hair, cutting off one of his mandibles. Ha'ju roared as he dug his hands deep into Williams, grabbing his spinal cord. After getting a firm grip, Ha'ju ripped it out along with his skull. Williams was no more.


Ha'ju brought the trophy back to his lodge, and put it on a rack alongside the arm of the other worthy Ooman. He was proud of his work, and despite having only three mandibles left, he extended them to a grin. He got to cleaning and patching up his wounds. As Ha'ju cauterized where the missing mandible should have been, he thought back to the events. He swore to himself to not get as cocky as he did that hunt. Ha'ju then patched up his deep gash with leaves from a plant native to his homeworld. Finally, he injected the crystal deep into himself to amplify his recovery. His hunt was successful, and he claimed valuable trophies.

How do you intend to play your predator (as in, describe HOW you will act/play your predator)?

As a Yautja, I plan to have my character be a sort of "Trapper". I will rig bodies of fallen enemies with hunting traps to lure in more prey for the hunt. If I find them worthy, I will take them to a better location to duel. If they don't prove worthy, I will release them. I plan on giving mercy to the weaker opponents, and only taking the lives of those I found to be the most honorable.

I don't plan on using the stronger weaponry in the Yautja arsenal, as it makes the hunt feel more pure. It also makes dueling more fun for both sides, and at least gives my opponents a chance.

Why should we whitelist you?

During my time of CM, I've had a non stop blast. I made a reputation and name for the game, before I started playing as a leader. People liked me and I liked it Eventually I applied for Commander, and it quickly became my favorite role. A few months later, Synth. The reasons for those were to make other player's rounds better, and I still have not changed my ideologies. I understand predators rounds can be very impactful for other people If they are played right. Not only have I proved that I can handle the High Roleplay roles, but I've also made it clear that I don't go back on my word. I'm glad I have the chance to be a part of this community, and would be happy to have a shot at Yautja.

Have you been banned from CM in the last month for any reason (we will check, and lies may result in immediate denial)?

I have not been banned within the last month of CM.

Are you currently banned from any other servers and if so, why?

I am not banned off any other servers to my knowledge, as I only play CM.

Do you understand that any player - donor or otherwise - can have their whitelist status revoked should they break our rules or disobey the Predator Code of Honor?

I understand these terms.

[taketheshot56]

Great backstory, great note history.

CO councilman,

whitelisted synth.

I could go on but i think its safe to say this is a +1

[Avalanchee]

Great backstory, great note history.

CO councilman,

whitelisted synth.

I could go on but i think its safe to say this is a +1

[Audi_Gzz]

Story is kind of generic and so is the playstyle, however I can't really blame the dude just due to the fact about 80 percent of the yautja apps are something like this and they've been accepted. The player is a ok guy and he's got both whitelists so I'm positive he can stay up to par with the HRP thats expected from being whitelisted as a predator. However I wish you made the story a tiny bit more focused on how your predator acts and such. I''ll remain neutral for now. Hopefully they can explain more of in depth description and such of their character with like a paragraph or two at the very least.

[Vitoras]

There is at least one problem: ANYONE with a hunting trap on leg is the easiest target possible ever. Hunting on a big group is also a big meh, really. You are a good player tho, so I will remain neutral for now.

[Audi_Gzz]

There is at least one problem: ANYONE with a hunting trap on leg is the easiest target possible ever. Hunting on a big group is also a big meh, really. You are a good player tho, so I will remain neutral for now.

I'm pretty sure he said he'll release the ones who he thinks aren't worthy. I'm also fairly certain he won't duel someone with a hunting trap on them it would be just common sense.

[Vitoras]

I'm pretty sure he said he'll release the ones who he thinks aren't worthy. I'm also fairly certain he won't duel someone with a hunting trap on them it would be just common sense.

Duel and Hunting is pretty much different tho. I am not sure if hunting traps are allowed to use to someone else than dishonorable prey cause they are pretty much OP.

[Survivor]

Story is kind of generic and so is the playstyle, however I can't really blame the dude just due to the fact about 80 percent of the yautja apps are something like this and they've been accepted. The player is a ok guy and he's got both whitelists so I'm positive he can stay up to par with the HRP thats expected from being whitelisted as a predator. However I wish you made the story a tiny bit more focused on how your predator acts and such. I''ll remain neutral for now. Hopefully they can explain more of in depth description and such of their character with like a paragraph or two at the very least.

Hey, thanks for the feedback! As you said, the predator playstyle is a little generic, as is with most. I tried to make mine somewhat unique, however most quirks have been done before. I personally did mine based on traps because it felt a little more realilistic to the hunt, rather than just walking around and finding a marine with a machete. Actually luring and catching your prey sounds and hopfully plays out more fun.

As for my predator's personality, I tried to make it a little more clear in the application but overall it was a little hard with the direction I took the story. I wanted to make my story about the hunt itself to make it more interesting to read, rather than a clan talking about their hunt and then a single paragraph with the actual hunting. My predator is focused, yet cocky during his hunts. A control freak, if you will. Hence the traps and such. In the story, this backfires and he loses a mandible.


Thanks for putting out your concern. If you have any other questions, please ask. I'm all ears.

[Survivor]

There is at least one problem: ANYONE with a hunting trap on leg is the easiest target possible ever. Hunting on a big group is also a big meh, really. You are a good player tho, so I will remain neutral for now.

Two things. I'm obviously going to take off a hunting trap before I duel someone. I'm also hunting lone marines that decide to run off away from their squads. Hence the story, I waited for the lone marine CLF Insurgent to walk off into the night.


Thanks for your feedback. If you have anything else you'd like to say, please ask. I'm all ears.

[Audi_Gzz]

Hey, thanks for the feedback! As you said, the predator playstyle is a little generic, as is with most. I tried to make mine somewhat unique, however most quirks have been done before. I personally did mine based on traps because it felt a little more realilistic to the hunt, rather than just walking around and finding a marine with a machete. Actually luring and catching your prey sounds and hopfully plays out more fun.

As for my predator's personality, I tried to make it a little more clear in the application but overall it was a little hard with the direction I took the story. I wanted to make my story about the hunt itself to make it more interesting to read, rather than a clan talking about their hunt and then a single paragraph with the actual hunting. My predator is focused, yet cocky during his hunts. A control freak, if you will. Hence the traps and such. In the story, this backfires and he loses a mandible.


Thanks for putting out your concern. If you have any other questions, please ask. I'm all ears.

Fair enough, I'll be switching to a 1+. Forgot in my intial post I liked the fact that your predator was able to become permanently scarred from a hunt and not just be a predator who has never obtained battle scars despite being on hunts and shit. Its nice to see a pred click clackin with three mandibles.

[Frans_Feiffer]

As a sidenote for any concerned, while they’re considered borderline OP at the moment, they are not dishonorable per se to capture prey with, and are most likely to be reworked soon.

That, and there are other tools as well to capture prey with such as the Stunprod preds have if that helps.

Just thought i’d add that. I will comment with my response on this tomorrow though, as I am sleepy as all get out right now.

[Survivor]

I doubt this needs to be said, but just incase.

I will obviously not try and sway the round. I plan on focusing lone and uninfluential marines in the round. I'm also not using traps as an offensive weapon, but rather a tool to capture prey for a better duel. If they don't want to fight, I will see this as cowardly, and let them free. I don't want to force RP/combat onto someone who doesn't want to.

[Vampmare]

Good story, I enjoyed it and it showed somewhat how you intend to play your predator.

I've seen Pierce a lot in game and he knows his way around RP, that is for sure. There really isn't much to say about the application. It is overall fine.

I'm sure Survivor will do his best to make the round more enjoyable for others, so this is an easy +1.

[Karmac]

Focusing the majority of the backstory on the hunt instead of your predator does make it an interesting read, but this also meant you added at least two paragraphs of fighting with only one meaningful action hidden within it; the injury you sustained for 'being cocky'. It's all well and good to show off your ability to write via a lengthy and detailed fight scene, but that's not really meant to be the main focus of backstories.

All in all there isn't anything I can really appreciate in the application, but there isn't really anything wrong with it either. +1.

[Drownie]

Lance is one of the bests RP capable players we have, he's probably the best CO I've ever seen and such a great guy OOCly.
Although the story has common flaws such as actions a Pred shouldn't often do (using traps regularly on battle) or simply as genericity of the story it doesn't make it bad nor give me any concern.

Saying this, he's more than capable of becoming a Pred +1.

[Survivor]

Thank you all for the positive responses!

[Exodus]

Really excellent player and roleplayer. He's very active in the game and in the community, and has always been pleasant in my experiences with him. He's also showcased his responsibility numerous times, and I don't doubt that he'd be able to maintain that same level of responsibility in a Predator role.

I've always had a soft-spot for Trappers too.

+1

[Avalanchee]

I've always had a soft-spot for Trappers too.

+1

S-Scheisse

[Imperator_Titan]

Good backstory, generic playstyle. I'll give you a chance.

+1

[ThesoldierLLJK]

Good backstory, generic playstyle. I'll give you a chance.

+1

What he said
+1

[Ghostdex]

What he said
+1

What he said about what he said

[420MYK]

Please. +1

[spartanbobby]

Good backstory, generic playstyle. I'll give you a chance.

+1

What he said
+1

What he said about what he said

What they said about what he said

[Survivor]

Quoting all of these is kind of hard considering they all say the same things with the same quotes, so I'll just say thank you for saying what he said about what he said about me.

[Emeraldblood]

Accepted