Arbs’ Commander Application - CDR JONES, Alan

[Arbs]

Byond ID: Arbs

Player name you use the most: Alan Jones

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:

• viewtopic.php?f=87&t=17103&p=195648#p195648 - Medical job ban appeal from my rookie days. A total of three appeals linked in succession in this one.

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. Rules are there for everyone to follow, despite of their status or position. When rules are broken punishments are also delivered accordingly.

Do you understand how the Battlefield Execution functions?

Yes. The privilege of battlefield executions allows a Commander to enforce his authority on any crew member that he feels is a threat to the integrity of the operation, order on the ship and so on. While a battlefield execution is under the discretion of the commander, a reason must be given nonetheless, and if proven to be insufficient the whitelist privilege may be revoked by staff.

Certain parties cannot be executed, such as MPs/CMP and any prisoner detained or under the protection of Marine law.

It also differs from Marine Law executions in which the CO is not allowed to partake.

Do you understand you are not above Marine law, or allowed to enforce it yourself?

Yes. Marine law may only be enforced by the MPs/CMP.After all I am simply part of the ship’s command. While I may report people to the MPs I may not enforce the law myself. My job is to lead the operation along with my command staff.

What do you think is the job of a Commander?

The proper job of a commander is to make use of their authority and leadership skills to ensure that orders are properly assigned and followed, maintain cohesion in organization, maintain order within the command structure and ensure information flows properly within the command structure. Secondarily they may also ensure that ship-side services (requisitions, engineering, medical, etc.) properly function to contribute as much as they can for operation.

If a member of your staff is disobeying orders, how would you handle it?

There are different approaches for different cases in such scenario.

Sometimes this may happen due to an unexperienced or unaware officer. In such case the proper course of action is to repeat the order again and have them properly follow it this time.

In cases of intended insubordination, where the explaination given by said person is not good enough, such as an officer or marine simply refusing to execute or follow his order, marine law applies up to a demotion.
Depending on the severity of the action (as a result of their insubordination marine lives are lost or the operation is severely impeded or causes a failure) a battefield execution may be considered as an option.
Basically the course of action in this case will range from a warning to marine law or execution, depending on the severity and reason/explanation for it.

In cases where a member of your command staff not only openly refuses your orders but also attempts to overpower them, a mutiny charge may apply in accordance with marine law or a battlefield execution will be done to spare the time and headache.

Then in cases of intended malicious LRP or plain shittery/assholes that do nothing but cause a headache or problems to everyone a BE will be happening right away unless marine law applies and the MPs respond properly.

Generally Battlefield executions are a last resort in dealing with problems that alternatives such as marine law or reaching understandings cannot solve or react to. As such I would rather make use of those alternatives and reasoning as much as possible before going for the BE.

Why should you be whitelisted?

I have been playing command roles for quite a long time now. Mainly playing as an SO, I have always wanted to step it up to the Commander position eventually.

I do believe I have the skills needed to provide leadership as a commander as well as maintain coordination between marines and different departments.
I can also contribute by adding in to the roleplay in interactions with other players and events.

For the most part I have been an active player and have often had the chance to serve under many prominent Commanders, CMPs and to generally gather plenty of experience in many aspects of the game, which I can utilise in bringing more action, fun or insight to a round.

All in all I do believe that I am capable and can be trusted with the commander position and that I will try my best to add as much as I can to the round.

[Omicega]

My man, this has been far too long in the pipeline.

I can't +1 this any harder.

[Sleepy Retard]

Literally no clue why this wasn't made seven months ago

+1 for a consistently good SO who keeps you informed on anything, and an XO who talks on every channel and tries to coordinate to the best of his abilities. Also a good rper lad

[Sulaboy]

When I first day Alan Jones I didn't think much of him, but when I started to see more of him (mostly SO) I've gotten nothing but good experiences from him. He role plays well, and I think he knows how command functions well. +1

[Sir Lordington]

Took you long enough, scrub.

He's very good. Please when you get CO don't stop playing SO/XO. I need my coffee.

+1

[Park]

Why wasn't this submitted sooner, Alan. Literally the rock of the CIC. +1

[Karmac]

+1

It's literally Alan fucking Jones

[Bancrose]

Finally

+1

[Rohesie]

Very high activity, very competent and a good player in general. Well-known by almost anyone active enough in 2018, I believe you should be pretty much consensus by now.

I won't stop sharing my concerns though: you are full of fire, and a few times you burn too hot in situations where you could profit from a little colder blood. But that's to be expected with someone as involved as you are.

Your overall effect in the game, however, is a very net positive, and if you don't deserve the Commander role I'm not sure who else does.

+1

[Pedroca2lucas]

Let's go! +1

[CSolaris]

I could get behind CO Jones, along with his faithful orange tabby Jones. +1

[MattAtlas]

I'm wondering why you didn't make this earlier, honestly.

+1

[ghost120]

Hell yeah, boi

+1

[Arbs]

Heyhey. Thanks for the support friends! Ill do my best to make it back to everyone if this gets through.

I had this planned for a long time. I couldnt make an application sooner due to a medical job ban that i had been carrying from my rookie days that took me a while to lift.

But nonetheless better late than never, so here it is. I just hope to make something good out of it while I’m still around.

Thanks again and see you around spacemen! Feel free to give me some advice or ask about any concerns. Feedback is always appreciated.

[MauroVega]

Finally, now to get memed by the CO
+1

[VitorThauma]

Yes please +1

[Gnorse]

I don't think anyone has an actual reason for this to be denied.

+1

[DriedMilk]

Why the fuck aren't you whitelisted yet you lil' shit jesus christ.

Literally one of the best command playera in the entire fucking game and he isn't whitelisted because reasons.

+1

[x31stOverlord]

It's Alan Jones.

Alan Jones is good.

Alan Jones is Commander capable.

Alan Jones gets my +1.

[Steelpoint]

Maybe experience as a Commander will encourage Mr Alan to follow orders more often as a PFC.

Good guy nonetheless. +1

[caleeb101]

i wanna say no because alan is a dick

but i can't

+1

[FearTheBlackout]

I've heard positive things about Jones and seen him enough in-game to know that he's plenty deserving of a Commander whitelist. +1!

[Adralimas]

A good muhreen and good muhreen leader, Competent SO and XO and devious in terms of getting himself arrested for the sake of stealing shit from engineering. +1, Good resourceful player.

[Vampmare]

An excellent lad both in the CIC tower and as a private in delta.
I agree with most of the praise already given, so I can only +1

[ThesoldierLLJK]

+1 One of the better XO to work for as an SO, and awesome SO to have under you as an XO.
He RP's, communicates, and listens and analyzes.