Setg'in H'Chak (Deadly Mercy) Predator Application

[shyshadow]

Byond ID: ShyShadow

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

Name of the character you want whitelisted (The name your predator will use. This must match your in-game predator name):Setg'in H'Chak (Deadly Mercy)

Are you familiar with the Predator Code Of Honor?: I've read it up and down, at least 3 times, some times I look at it when I'm bored, and contemplate to myself if I'm good enough to apply for this whitelist.

Character background (A very BRIEF description of your predators background): Setg'in H'Chak, seemingly a strange name, but this was earned through his 1st hunt. When he was a Young Blood, he wasn't as motivated as the other Yautja within his clan, the hunt didn't seem as thrilling as the other hunters thought of it, his father whom which he never even knew of due to how most mating goes within the Yautja's traditions, his mother had told he was a great hunter, and that those admirable traits were passed down onto him.
Life didn't see it that way, he was a odd compared to most Yautja, giving his aggressive nature was dulled, this was due to his 'Hish' (for non-nerds it's a Gland that leaks pheromones) being faulty, his genetics for his physical attributes were impressive to the other Young Blood, but his Hish was faulty, it never fully developed for an unknown reason, and his aggressive nature was practically non-existent, this didn't change that he must become a hunter or his honor would never be bestowed upon him.

The Ride
This was his chance, the time he would have to give into his savage nature, which was difficult for him, regardless it was do or die time. As he sat within the
hunting ship, he glanced downwards as other Yautja walked by, even if they were Blooded or Not, but he'd regret that decision. As a Elite walked through the corridor noticing the Young Blood, he'd expect a notion of respect, the Young Blood hadn't.....the Elite speaks to the Young Blood. Setg'in H'Chak, still only a Young Blood, glances up, quickly getting up from the bench giving a form of respect to the Elite, as he stands he'd be a whole foot taller then the Elite, the Elite would look up at the Young Blood. The Elite would notice a lack of fury or motivation in his eyes, the Elite would be intrigued by the Young Blood, they both sit on the bench.
They both discuss each others weaknesses as a hunter, while they discuss, the Young Blood speaks on how killing is difficult for him, speaking how he feels as it is wrong. The Elite shocked, frowns upon the Young Blood, explaining that it's the thrill, once you begin it's an exciting experience once you try for yourself, knowing that your game will either end you, or you will end it. The Elite further elaborates that the Code of Honor that you are expected to follow is so there is no guilt with killing. It's dishonorable to kill the innocent, the ones who can't defend themselves, but if they pose a threat to you, and they can kill you, how was one to feel guilt if you are hunting that can kill you if you engage. The Hunt in itself Young Blood, is to show that you're capable of protecting yourself, as well as those around you, though none shall try to end us, if one does, how can you prove you can defend yourself?
Setg'in H'Chak understood, these words of the Elite had changed what he had thought of the hunt, that it was nothing but a genocidal thirst for blood, but it wasn't for only the thrill, but the way to prove your worth, your ability to protect and save, even if they weren't your own blood or race.

The Hunt
This was it, the chance to prove that he can protect his offspring and his fellow Yautja, after they'd finally arrived the hunting grounds he got up from the bench, and headed to the armory. He grabbed his Ceremonial Bio-Mask, looking at it before a few brief moments before placing it on, he'd activate it and, place on the rest of his equipment, dawning a katana, his wrist gauntlet and his armor. He was ready, he was going to become Blooded, he made his way to the ejection pods, entering them, strapping himself in, seeing no other Young Blooded, this his time to shine, the pod began to shake, and it ejected onto the Hunting Grounds. He landed with a sudden crash, opening up the pod, taking in the environment, it felt humid and lush, it was a Tropical Jungle, he'd begin to activate his cloak, making his way into the dense forest, the only thing he knew of what he would hunt was the Serpents, admirable creatures, deadly, versatile and most of all, hunt-able.
He made his way through the Jungle, making sure to notice any sounds that weren't his own, it'd seemed like hours until he found one, a Serpent, his r'ka, it'd seemed to be doing something, he stalked it for a while until he'd noticed that there were other creatures. Captured by the serpents, he saw they were the petty humans, the serpent seemed to caressing them with their large sycthe like claws.
Not wishing to harm the humans he began to knock on the wood of the trees that surrounded him, drawing the attention of the serpent. It'd see through his cloak, attempting to pounce at him, he'd uncloak, rolling out of the serpent's pounce, drawing his katana, waiting for his moment to strike. The serpent stalks him, stepping around him, they eye each other, then the serpent jumps up towards the trees, jumping in spontaneous patterns, Setg'in H'Chak switches his Bio-Mask's visor to in which he can see the serpent, he'd had lost sight of it.
He'd begin to become anxious, trying to find it, it'd only been seconds but those few moments felt like years, he'd stand his ground, still scanning for the serpent. Then he'd hear rustling behind him, he turned quickly, seeing the serpent for only a brief moment until it was on him. He wrestled the serpent, trying to get the creature off him, it clawed his lower left abdomen, screeching a bit, until he kicked it off him, the serpent quickly regained it's balanced, but it was too late for the serpent, Setg'In H'Chak, sliced the serpent's head clean off, breaking down the katana, the acid eats at it, it breaks, he drops it, quickly looking at the trapped humans.
He analyzed the humans with the X-ray of his bio-mask, surprisingly seeing no parasites within the captives. He quickly draws his wrist blades, cutting out the humans, they'd be terrified and relieved as he releases them from their capture. Setg'In H'Chak cuts off the tail of the serpent with a quick slice using his wrist blades only damaging them a tad, he begins to burn the Blooded insignia on his Bio-Mask as well as on his forehead using the blood of his kill, looking at the humans, feeling sorry for them wishing he could help them further. Setg'In H'Chak moves over to the head of the serpent, picking it up, running into the dense jungle.
Set'In H'Chak Shortly afterwards placing his beacon, he is brought back onto the hunting ship, the Elite respectfully deems him a Blooded after Set'In H'Chak shows his honorable hunt's trophy.
After a few weeks, Setg'In H'Chak is given his name, for his mercy towards the humans but for his deadly prowess against the serpent. The Elite gave him his name after reviewing the hunt, seeing full and well that he is a dangerous foe, but will show mercy to those who don't deserve death.



How do you intend to play your predator (as in, describe HOW you will act/play your predator. This will weigh HEAVILY and frequently breaking from this MAY result in removal)? :
Me as a person and as a predator prefer helping others to an extent, we're no goody two shoes but we aren't complete dicks. I feel that this is a very difficult type of predator to be do to the fact I must show mercy whenever I can, but will show great prowess when it comes to the hunt. In reality I will try to save survivors if I ever see a Xenomorph attempting to capture a survivor, I wouldn't kill the Xeno but I would probably fire a weak plasma caster shot, attempting to ward them off. Obviously I won't go out of my way to save survivors but if I see one, then I will try to help them. I also won't kill any sort of engineer or medic, even if they show hostility, they do not know better, but I will duel them if I feel they are worthy game.
Also for Xenomorphs, I won't go for T1s, unless of course as I said before they are attempting to infect survivors, unless of course they are already have firearms, and lost a fight against a xenomorph, it's their game, even if they're xenos.
In all I'd prefer a less jerky route, and more of a hunter that shows compassion and mercy to those whom deserve it, I.E. Field Medics, they help those in need.

Why should we whitelist you?
I know I haven't been here for long, only like 2 months, but I show a great bit of respect to Predators, they're usually good people, me personally, I'm a person you can count on. I do love roleplay, and I only break RP either when I'm a survivor, I.E. before I get on the sulaco, or a ayy is being a complete nerd and just attacking on sight. I know I can be a little immature at times, but trust me when I say this, I won't be immature as a predator, I can whine, and be salty, I regret that, it's just frustration most of the time and I'll work on it tremendously. Regardless I have my faults and I have my strengths, I've had quite a bit of experience when it comes to /roleplay/ don't ask why but I do. I'm a competent individual whom would like to add to the server, I like CL do to the fact you are a large factor of Roleplay to the server, just as much as Predators are.

Have you been banned from CM in the last month for any reason (we will check, and lies may result in immediate denial)?: Sadly yes, I've been banned only for EORG though. 1st Time was being fairly new, I came from Goonstation so I thought end of round killing was allowed, (Yes I know it says in the rules, I totally missed that)
The 2nd time was by accident, I thought this marine was dead, they were asleep on the floor, and with a hugger on them, I was being an idiot and shot them point blank with a shotgun, turns out they were alive, so I got banned, I know I shouldn't be shooting dead marines but it was the end of the round, thought it couldn't hurt. I regret my stupid actions, and I won't do them again.

Are you currently banned from any other servers and if so, why? Not to my knowledge.

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 completely, this is a very serious role that affects the outcome of the round tremendously, we can't have derps having this role so that's why we have this application system.

[Scrat505]

Predators are on the planet to hunt, not to help like a magical cloaking fairy godmother. Predators more often than not would leave the weak to their fate, whatever it may be, and only lend aid perhaps to those that are clearly strong. The way you write your Predator it sounds like he'd be a nice guy that loves to help people and isn't a huge fan of killing (correct me if I'm wrong) which makes him unfit for The Hunt which specifically involves killing people.

I've heard of you / seen you ingame and you seem okay, the app itself is well written too. The issue I have is just that I don't believe he'd be fit for The Hunt.

Need to go with -1 unless you can convince me that he IS up for The Hunt as it was intended.

[Retro]

Overall it's not that bad of an application, I personally do not know you, but I know you have great potential to RP, last night with the devil Bill Carson, not only that, you lead the marines to a major victory ((I hope I went to bed)). You obviously have it inside of you, keep up the good work. Your forum activity is low, but if you become more active over this app and stay active I am sure the yajuta community will overlook it if you do this. Now my concerns. I thank Scrat got it right, you seem to want to kill after speaking with the elite, but at the same time a fairy godmother, I am not opposed to this, in an away, IF anything you must have conditions that need to be met for protecting survivors. I think it's interesting none the least, your ''Special'' Trait that everyone banters to everyone, other then that your application seems to be pretty good, lore wise besides what I just said it's basically spot on, keep up the hard work. I am going with a -0 for now until I see your response to these concerns, and your in-game performance, you seem good, don't let me down.

[Sarah_U.]

Up your forum activity before I start reviewing your app please, I'm rather busy and still trying to have a minimal activity. No qualm with you in general and I'll be checking later.

PS: I'd rather see you show compassion and MOST IMPORTANTLY respect toward people aiding others and the weaker preys. As if your Yautja would see more interest in the weak growing strong rather than the strong being strong (Minimal read, my first comment before I return to class)

[shyshadow]

Predators are on the planet to hunt, not to help like a magical cloaking fairy godmother. Predators more often than not would leave the weak to their fate, whatever it may be, and only lend aid perhaps to those that are clearly strong. The way you write your Predator it sounds like he'd be a nice guy that loves to help people and isn't a huge fan of killing (correct me if I'm wrong) which makes him unfit for The Hunt which specifically involves killing people.

I've heard of you / seen you ingame and you seem okay, the app itself is well written too. The issue I have is just that I don't believe he'd be fit for The Hunt.

Need to go with -1 unless you can convince me that he IS up for The Hunt as it was intended.

Thank you for the criticism, I know it seems that the character is a goody two shoes. I do not intend to be a character of that nature, you aren't /wrong/ by any means, you took the info and made use of it, my objective isn't to save people, but offer aid to whom me as a person feels petty for or my character would feel petty for, I.E. Survivors. I intend fully to hunt and slay prey, but my character isn't a savage killer, well I mean technically he is, but he's there to prove that he can protect, his motivation isn't in the hunt but what it stands for. My character having different motivations is the only real factor in this equation, I know I seem like a huge nerd or know it all do to me writing a damn paragraph for this one reply, but I wish to ease what you think of my character. As I put in my play style I won't go for medics, and T1s that's the only limitation my character would have for the hunt. My character is suppose to be an odd commodity do to his superior physical complexion but his fault is he lacks an aggression that Yutaja are born with, I.E. the Pheremones which if I may need to remind other players with the whitelist that they use pheromone suppressants so they all don't kill each other. I hope this helps explain how my character's feel in the hunt.
P.S. He doesn't like helping, he just doesn't think they deserve a death due how it wasn't honorable nor necessary.

@Retro, considering you have the same issues with the application as Scrat does, I do not intend to be a guardian angle, I only would like to show compassion to those who can't protect themselves, though I won't go out of my way to save survivors if I see survivors getting harasses by Xenomorphs, I would attempt to ward them off with a few plasma caster bolts, I would have no intent on following the survivors around so they're safe. /Only/ if I see them while I'm stalking for prey, I would take into consideration the Code of Honor that all Yautja follow while hunting, meaning if said survivor is armed, then I won't stop the Xenomorph from getting them, only if they meet the criteria of innocent. Hope this helps you out in understanding what I intend on doing as a Predator.

(Sarah_U.) Up your forum activity before I start reviewing your app please, I'm rather busy and still trying to have a minimal activity. No qualm with you in general and I'll be checking later.

PS: I'd rather see you show compassion and MOST IMPORTANTLY respect toward people aiding others and the weaker preys. As if your Yautja would see more interest in the weak growing strong rather than the strong being strong (Minimal read, my first comment before I return to class)

Yeah, I'll try to bolster my forum activity, I just don't have /that/ much to say about certain topics due to my lack of experience, but I'll take your advice and try to get into topics and things of that sort.

[NescauComToddy]

Impressive.

I already saw you and heard you In-game, I will say activity Isn't your problem, at least for now.

Now, let's talk about the other features of this App.

The Backstory Is interesting and +Good to an app. Just do not try to show that you will follow the honor code and other rules within It. Trust me; It isn't going to work they way you think. The way you will play Is kind of, strange. Your Intent to adjust your "Guardian-angle" Is something I would like to see. Not like the others, I can understand what you meant by the way you would play as a predator. Still, just that to add? You could have Implemented more things that your predator would do In that part; this means that It haves a small sort of lack of Intel on the answer. I noticed that your pred would be a more honorable-predator In "human terms," not Being a fanatic about honor Isn't a problem that I see here, but the lack of Information Is certainly something I can't miss.
Something that Slc said could be your "fix." If your Yautja has Interest In turning the weak ones to strong ones more than feeding himself with they flesh, That could be considered a unique thing In my book. There are many ways you could potentially do It, some familiar, others not so common. I got to say that won't add the required Info on the test, but It will help you. I am curious about the way H'Chack would hunt, how he would select his hunting ground, His RP choices, his determined responsibilities, his engaging forms, etc...

Why should we whitelist you part now.

Hm, two months, I would say you should wait a bit more before making an app... It is happy to know you show respect to the approved ones, but you could have said that you show an even greater respect for the community Itself, not only predators. Trust me, That sentence could be miss interpreted to get you punished. It Is an Important thing to see you like to RP; It shows that you aren't a mindless player that just came to CM to use a weapon. About being Immature and salty, everyone Is so, no worries, Just try to fix them, and you will have no problem thinking about that. About the CL complementation, I never saw you playing one. Sadly, I don't understand the CL's rules entirely to RP, meaning that I don't have any idea Of who acts and how each one acts In such role.

Also, before I vote or work In the app, I will opt. To hope and wait that your forum activity will raise, I do not like to commit any type of error In reviews or quick actions, I prefer to analyze the player In-game and determine his or her status.

Small question, you got banned to times In the last month, or It Is a matter of misinterpretation In such question hehe?

Peace.

[shyshadow]

@NescauComToddy
I really liked what you had to say, I enjoy that you found my Backstory interesting and different, It's difficult to think of idea but I did what I could. My forums activity is due to lack of experience, meaning I haven't been in the community for long to be able to give a good input, I would be more active if there were more forms of things to post.
Also I'll look into other forms of Roleplay if I either get Denied or Accepted, I just had a single thought, and I went for it, I'm not a super creative person, but I try. If I get denied I'll reapply when I can, or if I even want to, and add more interesting things that will stand out from my character, and other things of the like. I appreciate your feed back.
P.S. Yeah, I was actually banned twice in the last two months, but it was only EORG, and I use "only" very lightly, it's still bad, but just not something to loose your shit over, but yeah. Not Misinterpretation just pure idiocy.

[Rain7x]

Up your forum activity before I start reviewing your app please, I'm rather busy and still trying to have a minimal activity. No qualm with you in general and I'll be checking later.

PS: I'd rather see you show compassion and MOST IMPORTANTLY respect toward people aiding others and the weaker preys. As if your Yautja would see more interest in the weak growing strong rather than the strong being strong (Minimal read, my first comment before I return to class)

Aside from completely agreeing with all of this, I can see you really want to become a predator and you're trying to get your name out there. I can respect that

The forum activity could rise a little, but aside from that I like your story and the way you write.

I'm going to remain neutral for now.

[shyshadow]

Aside from completely agreeing with all of this, I can see you really want to become a predator and you're trying to get your name out there. I can respect that

The forum activity could rise a little, but aside from that I like your story and the way you write.

I'm going to remain neutral for now.

Yeah, I'm trying, there ain't all that much to post about without it being considered shit posting, but thank you, I appreciate that you enjoyed my work.
But, the a big problem is being inactive on the forums?

[NescauComToddy]

Yeah, I'm trying, there ain't all that much to post about without it being considered shit posting, but thank you, I appreciate that you enjoyed my work.
But, the big problem is being inactive on the forums?

Not biggest because you were often saw by many players, Including me and some of the staff at least. Still a problem, though, we don't know your level of learning to CM or what you think about some mechanics.

My tip for you will be to start with suggestions, be honest and give your opinion on each NEW one of them, It Is a good way to raise your activity.

I also want to give you a type of friendly warning to not advertise your app In-game, being a Predator Application or a CDR Application. I hope you understand.

[shyshadow]

Yeah, I got you, just I like criticism, whether good or bad, also I think my activity is in due time, ya know? I can't just /force/ activity, I'd post to things I care enough for, but I'll be a lot more active now on the forums.

[NescauComToddy]

Of course... You still have all the time in the world, normally apps can take a long time to proceed 'walking', You will need to sit down for a while before obtaining more feedback from other players, I recommend you to forget about the app a bit and do your daily CM routine. Just do not be fulfilled with anxiety, otherwise, your status will start to look poor. Stay more active and that's It, "Game-Over", you just got to wait...

[shyshadow]

Yeah, alright, I understand. I'll just play some of that fun CM and do some shizz nizz on the forums every now and again.

[Scrat505]

HHmm, alright. You've convinced me. Changing to +1.

[Retro]

Rereading your application, I did not notice you were Christopher odd, Jesus I absolutely love you, +1 all the way on my end, he is a great role player and is not bald which is always a great thing! Many times I have seen him around the block being competent and kill the shit out of xenos. You can easily become a pred if you keep this up! Just keep in mind what I said before and you should be fine.

[shyshadow]

Thanks for the responses guys, really appreciate it. I'll be trying to improve in however I can.

[Heckenshutze]

Good RP'er, good enough to get his CL faxes answered and that's something I really like from the character. Yet predators aren't "the good guys" we do appreciate predators that aren't the standard cold and badass hunter we're all used to see and play so that's a positive thing for me, after all, Predators are still living beings and have fear, remorse, they suffer they cry and they laugh.. In the end, all pred players adjust their gamestyle and personality to the server needs. I'll go neutral leaning to +1, if you improve your activity on the forums on the next days you'll have my support

[Nubs]

I'll give a +1 as it is a novel approach on a character, and could work well with some ingame tweaks.

[Sarah_U.]

You upped your activity a lil' bit over the time; I'll give you my +1 as I saw this and your roleplay to be valid for some support.

Just don't dissapoint me, I'm not active enough to monitor you past that point, but I know people like bolter and admins will keep watch of you.
Don't make my +1 go to waste, I know you have the basic requirement to prove yourself worthy of the hunt.
(PS: Don't do anything big or w/e and try to continue experimenting yourself on the lore even if you're accepted or not, always ask admins if you want to do something you're unsure of)

Good day, have fun. Now you can't say I didn't keep my promise to look

[Sneakyr]

+1. I like you as CL and trust you as Pred. Good luck!

[Heckenshutze]

Changing to +1 , However, I'm expecting you to become more active on the forums, the same way you're on the game.

[shyshadow]

I really appreciate all the Support, I honestly didn't think I was gonna get accepted in the beginning, I did as best I could with everything on my Application, I guess me just being me is pretty good huh? But anyway, enough with Humble Bragging, I really appreciate all the good tips and other criticism from everyone, I'll work on being more active on the Forums. I now think as of late, I have a pretty good chance of getting accepted into the Hunt. I really appreciate the love from everyone.

Thanks, really I appreciate the support and the understanding of my forum activity

[adamkad2]

A well put story, and a somewhat decent intended playstyle and a great marine (surprisingly little friendly fire from him, and puts up a good fight) Id comment about forum activity but mine was only on the old forums so i dont think it would be fitting. still +1 from me

[Kerek]

I rather likes your backstory, your play style is interesting to me. And I have seen you a good few times and you helped me a lot with CL ic and ooc. Nothing else hasnt been said that I can think of and although I am not a pred, I would like to see him. +1 if my opinion counts.

[bigfatbananacyclops]

I've seen you play in the game, you're a pretty good roleplayer and you seem really competent for the hunt +1