Created by Niyahra Riohn on Tuesday September 15th, 2020 @ 5:04pm

We'll go through the form step by step. But before we do so, some general tips in regards to the application:
1. Always keep a back up! Make a back up before hitting submit, you don't want to lose your well crafted character to a computer glitch.
2. Make a good first impression This is your chance to showcase your writing skills and creativity. Be sure you make a good first impression! Double check your spelling and grammar before submitting the application!
3. Leave irrelevant fields empty Any field that's not mandatory and left unfilled won't show up in your character's bio, so don't write 'Not Applicable' or something along those lines in any of the fields you have no information for, simply leave them blank.
4. Abide by the rules All applications should abide by the rules set forth by Obsidian Fleet in general and the USS Loki specifically.

Step 1: User Information

This is a place for your personal information, the writer behind the character.
Name - Please enter your real name or writer pseudonym.
Email Address - The email address on which we can reach you to tell you whether or not the application was accepted. This email address will also be used to send you notifications of new posts, private messages or updates to unfinished joint post.
Password - Set a secure password you can use to log back into the web site once your application is accepted.
Date of Birth - We want to be sure you're abiding by the age restrictions (and also when to give you virtual cake).
Instant Messenger(s) - Put each IM handle on its own line and specify what messaging system it is for.

Step 2: Character

The main information in regards to the character, including your first choice of position.
First Name - The first name listed on the Crew manifest. Some cultures display the family name first (ie. Bajorans), keep this in mind when filling these fields.
Middle Name - Any middle names given to the character. These will not be displayed on the Crew's Manifest.
Last Name - The name listed last on the Crew manifest. Some cultures display the given name last (ie. Bajorans), keep this in mind when filling these fields.
Suffix - Any title your character has thanks to a formal education may be listed here. Position - Use the drop down menu to choose which position you wish to apply for (if you've clicked a role on the manifest it will automatically list that role.

Step 3: Character Information

Going more into the information behind your character. The way they look, act and what they have done in the past. This part is the main body of your character biography.
Gender - Take your pick from our smorgasbord of non-binary choices
Species - Any Alpha Quadrant species is free game, though I'll need a very good explanation if you want to be more exotic in your choice. Please keep the Fleet rules in mind when choosing your species.
Age - The age of the character in Earth years.
Known Aliases - If the character uses alternative identities on a regular basis, these aliases might be known to other people or the authorities.

Physical Appearance

Height - in Centimeters
Weight - in Kilograms
Hair Colour and Eye Colour - in 256 bits
Physical Description - A short description of what the character looks like on an average day. What type of clothes do they like to wear, what style do they have their hair in. We should be able to file a missing persons report with this information.

Family & Acquaintances

Spouse, Children, Father, Mother, Siblings - For all these fields please list Name, Age, Occupation (if applicable) and location. If they are no longer alive please put (Deceased) at the end of the entry.
Other Family and Acquaintances - Please only list those people still relevant to the character's back story or current situation. There's no need for a comprehensive list of everyone they ever worked with.

Personality & Traits

General Overview - On an average day, how can we expect the character to act and react?
Strengths & Weaknesses - Are there situations or skills that they are exceptionally good or bad at? Is there a blind spot in their personality that won't allow them to see their own mistakes? Can't they turn down a bet?
Ambitions - What is the character building towards? What would make the character go 'One step closer' at the end of the day?
Hobbies and Interests - Any passions the character has. Hobbies, interests, collections, and so on. Is the character a huge fan of Zero-G Football? Will they knit the entire crew new mittens when we get to that ice planet? Anything that you could ask your character about and consequently lose 2 hours of your life over due to the extensive answer.

Background

Personal History - As a general rule you would write a paragraph for each decade of the Character's life. All of the major decisions and experiences in the character's life that has led them to the point where they would apply for a job on a civilian freighter. Make good use of white spaces and the general grammar rules to make sure it's readable.
Political Status - In this universe it's always good to know what a person's status is with the different governments. The four main large sovereign states are listed and we ask you to indicate a status that reflects your standing with these governing bodies:
Unregistered - There is no known registration for your character
Known entity - The government knows of your character, but your actions have not warranted attention
Citizen - Either by being born within a sector of space controlled by the sovereign state, or by immigration, your character is registered as a citizen.
Enemy of the State - Your character's actions have branded them as an Enemy of the State, authorities will apprehend you if identified.
Missing in Action - Your character's current whereabouts are unknown to the sovereign authority, but they have a vested interest in finding you (either as a Registered Citizen or as an Enemy of the State)
Presumed Dead - Events have lead to the belief in the state's governing body that your character is dead.

Sample post

Apart from the instructions listed on the page there's not much else to it. Write us a post from the perspective of your newly created character. Feel free to take some liberties with the scenario and story line to show off your writing skills. For guidelines on the formatting, please check this page on Formatting.

What to expect after hitting Submit

You will receive a reply from the Sim Management Team within 7 days of your application. With a Yes or No. If we think it may take longer to review your application we will tell you, we may also reach out for clarification on certain aspects of your application.
We will introduce you on the Loki's news page and in our Discord channel. We kindly ask you to introduce yourself as well!