Commanding Officer Application - Duckyworth
What is your BYOND key?
Duckyworth
What is your Discord ID?
duckyworth
What is your timezone in UTC?
UTC-06:00
Player Name You Use Most?
Kai ‘Ducky’ Duckworth, Kit Das, DUK
Ban Appeals, Whitelist and Staff Applications:
N/A
Have you been banned in the last 3 months?
No.
If so, why?
N/A
Command Knowledge:
How familiar are you with command positions?
I have spent hundreds of hours in various command positions available to marines and feel very comfortable playing them. Be it roles in the CIC, on the ground as a SL/aSL, or the different heads of departments on the Almayer. I’ve also had the privilege of playing with and observing the majority of the best command players that have ever played the game. The CIC has a major impact on the outcomes of rounds, and the enjoyment of other players for better and worse. My wish with submitting this application is to help provide other players with cool and memorable experiences while playing the game.
Hours in XO:
70.7
Hours in SL:
209.4
Character Information:
Why did your character decide to become the CO of a ship?
Duckworth’s desire to positively impact the lives of his fellow marines, his ambition to lead and inspire, and the increased influence over operational success garnered from a Commander position all critically impacted his decision to accept the responsibility of the U.S.S Hornet. Duckworth’s passion for his fellow marines still burns strong as he takes on the helm of the U.S.S Almayer.
How did your character attain the position of CO?
Duckworth enlisted into the USCMC at the age of eighteen shortly after he had graduated highschool. The wonder and excitement of traveling the stars, the opportunity for continued education, and the idea of being able to aid and support his countrymen were his biggest draws. Duckworth received basic training at Camp Lejeune before being shipped out to Hospital Corps school. As an enlisted man Duckworth was involved in various operations during the Tientsin campaign and was given an opportunity to begin to cut his teeth as a marine.
Duckworth’s level-headedness and leadership skills shined through during the events of the Tientsin campaign and he was given an opportunity to try out for Officer Candidate School after completing his diploma. He graduated from his class with high-marks and was assigned as a bridge officer aboard the U.S.S Tulane. Duckworth’s career as a USCMC officer progressed steadily and he served aboard multiple USCMC vessels during his time as a Lieutenant. He was eventually granted the rank of Captain after a high profile mission against CLF separatists swung heavily in his and his crew’s favor. Shortly after Duckworth was granted leadership over the U.S.S Hornet, a light-transport ship in the Third Regiment. He served as the Hornet’s commander for several years helping to conduct missions within the Neroid sector before his eventual promotion to Major, and his assignment to the U.S.S Almayer.
Provide a short story of your CO.
Command Actions:
When do you believe it’s appropriate to pardon a prisoner?
When the arrested marine is absolutely vital to the success of the operation, they are trustworthy, and have not committed a capital crime. I find it to be exceptionally rare for COs to issue pardons, even if the charges on a marine are for even the most minor of crimes. I would not be the exception to this unless the marine being detained would cause considerable concern for the success of the operation or put other crewmember’s lives at risk.
Give some examples of when you would or would not use pardon.
Examples of when I would use a pardon:
It’s low-pop and the marines’ only comtech has been arrested during the preparation phase of the round for a pushing scuffle in the prep rooms and nobody was injured. The comtech seems apologetic. I would issue a pardon.
A new nurse player accidently blows themselves and a doctor up while practicing chemistry in medbay.
A cargo technician is arrested for breaking into the quartermaster’s room to acquire the stamps when there is no quartermaster or auxiliary support officer available to get them.
Examples of when I wouldn’t use a pardon:
This one is obvious. A marine commits a capital crime.
A smartgunner decides to start unloading his drum into the glass bubble at the podium during briefing and is quickly arrested by MPs. He apologizes profusely and promises he would not do it again. I would not issue a pardon as I would expect special roles such as a smartgunner not to engage in such behavior.
A comtech is arrested for dismantling briefing and squad preparation areas before the drop.
When do you believe it’s appropriate to use a Battlefield Execution?
The battlefield execution is a tool provided to the commanding officer to be used as a last resort to protect the Almayer, your crew, the operation, or yourself- the Commanding Officer. In my opinion battlefield executions should only be used when there are no other options. I would much rather allow MPs to arrest a culprit who is being a serious threat than to immediately take them out of the round.
Give some examples of when you would or would not use Battlefield Execution.
Examples of when I would use a battlefield execution:
A staff officer deploys without authorization and refuses to return shipside despite numerous orders to return to his post. I deploy later into the round and encounter the staff officer on the planet. I would battlefield execute the staff officer on the spot. (This would also warrant an a-help on the staff officer, as they are expected per rules to follow orders of superior officers unless said orders are highly unreasonable or suicidal.)
Anytime and on anyone that is attempting a mutiny on me and my command staff.
A marine continually attempts to take off my equipment during a briefing causing unneeded distractions after I have told them to stop and there are no MPs available.
The CMP comes up to me when I am leading the operation from the bubble in the CIC. He tells me that I am under arrest for any crime I have not committed, and does not have a warrant from high-command or the Provost office. The CMP refuses to hear me out on proper procedure to arrest his commanding officer. He draws his baton and strikes me. The CMP is battlefield executed.
I would battlefield execute anyone who murders or attempts to murder any pet that I have in my possession as CO.
Examples of when I would not use a battlefield execution:
I would not battlefield execute a person who was detained by MPs.
I would not perform a battlefield execution if in the act of doing so I may cause undue harm to other members of my crew or my vessel.
I would not battlefield execute a marine for accidentally friendly firing me while we’re fighting on the front.
