Baconfighter - Commanding Officer Application

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Commanding Officer Application - Baconfighter

What is your BYOND key?

Baconfighter

What is your Discord ID?

.notbacon

What is your timezone in UTC?

UTC-6

Player Name You Use Most?

Isaac “Sci-fi” Adams/ MXN

Ban Appeals, Whitelist and Staff Applications:

I have no ban appeals

Have you been banned in the last 3 months?

Only a timeout (ID:24018)

If so, why?

N/A

Command Knowledge:

How familiar are you with command positions?

I´m pretty familiar with the command structure and their positions, although I have mostly played both SO and XO, although I am willing to get more experience on any other command role I need to.

Hours in XO:

40.7 hr as of the writing of this app

Hours in SL:

74.6 hr, it is my most played role as of the writing of the app

Character Information:

Why did your character decide to become the CO of a ship?

Isaac will tell you that they applied for the promotion to further their career, to keep climbing up the ranks in order to provide marines with the structure and command they need in order to fulfill their Operations and make it out alive. In reality, they are applying for the same reason they joined up, xenobiology, life beyond the stars, and what better place to get the juiciest and freshest samples than aboard the USCM Almayer? The idea of not only keeping people safe but also satisfying they itch is not only tempting, but intoxicating

How did your character attain the position of CO?

A combination of the right words at the right time, hunger for knowledge, and a good eye for discerning talent. Their military career, whilst not perfect, shows a man that can make the best of a bad situation, using the most potent tool in the USCM, manpower. That and a bit of research´s help.

Provide a short story of your CO.

Originally from the UA, what we would now call México, Isaac Adams decided to study Xenobiology, after hearing about the rapid expansion of humanity, although his plans did not turn out as well as he wanted. Soon after finishing university, her sister, Corporal Sarah Adams was pronounced KIA whilst trying to pacify a CLF cell in some far away planet. Choosing between passion and duty, Adams chose both, deciding to join up for the USCM. Whilst first thinking of being a researcher, he thought he could get work done faster if he had boots on the ground, eventually leading to him getting the rank of Captain, and thus, applying for a promotion. Adams, having pulled themselves all the way here, respects the struggles of the lower ranks, perhaps even sympathizing, but never forgetting their rank and the burden it carries.

Command Actions:

When do you believe it’s appropriate to pardon a prisoner?

Mostly depends on the crime? A private drinking a beer they found? A chewing out is in order, but maybe not brig time. CLF on the brig? They better have a good sob story, and they are permabrigged at best. It mostly depends on RP and the crime commited.

Give some examples of when you would or would not use pardon.

I´d pardon a marine if I can tell either A) they have solid RP reasons, and even then I might ask an High Command, or B) They are obviously a new player. I believe on cutting them some slack, but I´d still get them an appropriate punishment. I am aware leniency is not the best for high ranking officers, but OOC, it helps to hear them out. IC, it mostly depends on what is done or said.
Good example for a pardon, bald OT blowing themselves up, that happens quite a bit. For not a pardon? MT breaking SMES on purpose, or a marine downing another at brief, bald or not.

When do you believe it’s appropriate to use a Battlefield Execution?

Best example, CLF boarding the ship along with Xenos, they are to be put down to prevent them getting defib´d and causing problems again. Apart from that, I´d say situations where it´s that or allow the enemy to recover them quickly, such as a retreat.

Give some examples of when you would or would not use Battlefield Execution.

I will repeat the example above as I think it sets a good baseline"CLF boarding the ship along with Xenos, they are to be put down to prevent them getting defib´d and causing problems again", I´d not execute a prisioner, or a combatant, when it is not needed, such as we took them down and we are outnumbering the opposing force, as we can defib them and get them into custody, and not get sent to the Hague.

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Hey man,

I’ve seen you play multiple roles. I’d say you’re O-K at best in CIC with both ups and downs, everyone has those.

What I’m mostly worried about is the lack of story. It’s hard to really ascertain what your character would look and act like in a lot of scenarios. It’s kind of a big red flag.

Your pardon answers are also a bit iffy. I can’t say I’m too satisfied with having to ask “High Command” or giving a pass because they’re a new player. While the aforementioned is there to help you, ultimately the decision should fall down to you, and your guarantee that they will not be a repeat offender. You can find yourself in big trouble if they do it again.

A lot of your BE examples are also listed under the guise of someone being CLF. I can’t say I trust your judgement on actual shipside marines and issues that usually arise there.

You’re working to it, but you’re definitely not ready. It’s a -1 from me, but definitely keep improving, and make sure you ask Councilors or chat in the WL help channel on the Discord for assistance. Good luck.

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I would withdraw this application and take a look at accepted ones in addition to reaching out on the WL Help Channel on the Discord.

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Heya, @Baconfighter! It’s always nice to see people taking an interest in CO Whitelist. Thank you for applying!

There are many missing and seriously flawed elements in the application. Like, your story is too short, even for a short story. When we want a short story, we usually mean a text of 1,000 words or more. What we want to see for the CO Whitelist story is how you want to portray your character as a leadership figure. What kind of decisions do you make in which situations, what are your priorities and goals as a leader? What do you do to achieve your goal, what sacrifices do you make or do you make? These are the key elements we look for in CO stories. You can read accepted applications to see what I mean.

There are serious problems in your Pardon and Battlefield Execution answers. I am not going to analyze every single answer of yours but to give an example, a CLF operative arrested by MPs is very likely behind bars for Sedition; Sedition is a capital crime and cannot be pardoned, not even by the Whitelisted COs.

On the other hand; I’ve seen you playing XO, and I don’t want you to be discouraged, not at all. I think you’re doing fine. However, I highly suggest you to withdraw this application and take your time making a new one. You can always ask for help for your application from CO Councillors or Whitelisted COs.

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Thanks for the feedback, looking back on these last few days I´d agree, I´ll work on my next app!

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Good luck man. Can’t wait to see the improvement.

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I just wanted to say before this app is closed that I played a round with you last night as SL (with you being a XO) and you did great things that round. From giving clear orders, being responsive in both the command channel and on the phone. Even after we lost, you successfully led the evacuation taking the serpent numbers from 22~ down to 10 before we left the ship.

While still a xeno major I would consider this a major win for you since despite what the other comments may say, I think I’ve seen your best both times I’ve played with you. Meaning if what everyone else says is true ( I have no doubt that it is) then you have plenty of room to grow into what they are looking for. On another note, I know you have the potential to be a CO once you give more life to your CO story and the questions I’m sure you’ve already found the answer too.

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I am somewhat green-ish to using forums so apologies if I write something badly

I came back from a very, very, very long break, and I bassicly came back to new server with new people for me, and from what I see, your one of the more capable XO’s and SO’s, Again, I havent seen that many XO’s move up to CO’s so im not so familiar of the standart, you were allways forthcoming and thats why I hope your next application goes smoothly.

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Withdrawn at the applicant’s request. You can reapply starting January 21, 2025.

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