Post by Leore on Dec 3, 2013 17:14:40 GMT
(OOC: Essentially this is the daily scribblings of my journalist, David Humphrey. He only does biographies on people who frequent the NSS Aurora. All interviews will be compiled and placed inside here as an in-character reference sheet, y'know, getting to know the crew you work with sort of thing. It's all in-character so please do not reply out-of-character.)
Hello, dear viewers. I am mister Humphrey, as I am most commonly referred to. I am a respected writer, philosopher and admirer of the mortal mind, employed by Central Command to the NSS Aurora. I am a certified psychologist and I will be working with you all on a day to day basis. You will frequently see me on board, in the medbay, or around the station. I may ask you for an interview. All interviews will be compiled into my own scribblings, in my book. And this is my book, that you are reading now. New entries will always be updated once one becomes available. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy this book.
Entry #1 - Edward Smith
Questionnaire for Smith: Reporter David Humphrey of Central Command
How would you describe your life overall? "Uh... I dunno, man. It's not too shabby. Got a kid, and a wife, back home in Lowell. I'm always lookin' forward to seeing them. I like my life so far, it's always changing, you know? Currently looking for a new job I can get into for some better wages, y'know?"
What is your most memorable moment? "Ah, I know, uh... when I arrived in Lowell, with my sister, Amanda, and my wife, Lori, of cours- oh wait... when Lori told me she was pregnant, yeah, that was it!"
What has been the most important event in your life? "When I got a good job aboard the NSS Aurora. Been payin' the bills for my family, and it's kept us on our feet. I have NanoTrasen to thank for that, they helped me so I could support my lil' ass-kicker back home, Sam. I named him after my grandfather."
What do you consider your greatest achievement? "Not sure yet, mister Humphrey, though I hope it will someday providing the money for Sam's education, and watchin' him turn into a gentleman."
What is your number one regret? "I guess it was pissin' off that fucking Unathi I always see waltzing around. And also cobblin' together a fake wand out of charcoal and some twigs from botany. For some reason, the command staff thought I was really some kind o' wizard! Can you believe that? Wizards don't exist..."
When were you the most afraid? "When my wife was in the hospital giving birth, and I heard her screams... I thought she was dyin', and I was gonna lose the kid."
What is your greatest fear? "Losing my wife and kid... this is gettin' really personal, you sure this is an official intervie- *cut off*"
What is the most honorable or “good” thing you’ve ever done? "Turnin' myself into security when I beat some kid near to death for bashin' me in the groin with a fuckin' crowbar... I think."
What is the most “evil” thing you have ever done? "Sold a bag of rocks to some kid, told him if he planted those "seeds" he could grow his own chess set. A graceless swindle for lunch money. Nobody wins, heh..."
Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. "I love my wife, my kid, and my dog. I met my wife as a teenager, her father knew my father, and we became fast friends, like those high school relationships you always see that fall apart... but it didn't, this time, at least. I love her, and lil' Sam. My dog, Raf, he doesn't care if he doesn't have anyone to play with at central, he just loves the fact that I feed him a can o' beans every mornin' before being assigned to the station."
Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor/relative? "My grandfather, Samuel, he a commissioned officer in the NanoTrasen Navy until he retired at about fifty-four. Now he's just the Cap'n of a merchant ship. He's good at it, too."
Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they? "I got secrets, but I have a pretty strong belief in client confidentiality. They're for my eyes only, mister Humphrey."
Questions for Smith: Personality
What three words would you use to best describe your personality? "Uh... confident? Dependant? Diligent!"
What three words would others probably use to describe you? "Asshole, idiot and hard-working, at least. I know those higher ups like to call me an idiot..."
Why are you risking your life on the mining outpost? "I want to live comfortably away from a world where I chose to live poorly. That means reaching out first. In short, I put my ass on the line every day to get those fucking guys their minerals, and so long as I get paid and I can provide for my family, I don't give a shit what I'm doing to get it."
Do you tend to argue with people or avoid conflict?"I knew this one guy lost a fuckin' eye just for speaking out against the Cap'n. I'll choose to avoid conflict, thank ye', unless it's with that fuckin' unathi, damn right..."
Are you a listener or a talker? "I'm a talker, for sure."
How long does it take for you to trust others?"Takes me awhile to trust strangers. But most o' the strangers I meet are creepy as fuck, so, I just don't talk to 'em."
Do you hold grudges?"I got one grudge, and I plan to act on it soon enough..."
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? "Sure, why not, I'm sorta dependable. I got a survival instinct and shit."
Do you like interacting with large groups of people? "Not really... nah."
Are you generally introverted or extroverted? "Dunno what the fuck that means, buddy. Damn you and your fancy words."
Questions for Smith: Personal Emotions
What makes you sad? Happy? Mad? Why? "My wife and kid make me happy, my pay wages make me happy, unathi make me fuckin' angry whenever I see one, -and- sad. Like I can't control myself."
Do you have any biases or prejudices? "Not really, nah. However, I'll fucking admit a discomfort in the presence of armed Unathi."
What do you think of love? "I think it's good. It really helped me get back on me feet and shoot for an ambition for the sake o' my family."
Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?"I think that some people believe in that. I'm not confident that it's the life I'm suited for, though, y'know. Service in the interest o' the greater good, however..."
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? "Uh... Can't I change two things?"
Questions for Smith: Personal Relationships
Who is the most important person in your life and why?"That's easy. My wife, most of all, my kid, Sam."
Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why? "Samuel Smith, my grandfather, is a great man and it's a shock he's still alive so far along in his life. I'll miss him when he passes, he taught me everything I know about respect an' shit. As for who I can't stand, let's start with the entire fucking Unathi race who murdered my father!"
Questions for Smith: Goals
What are your goals? "To earn an abundant sum o' money for my kid's education and career. To take revenge on the Unathi, but I may as well fuckin' admit that's gonna happen, what, with NanoTrasen apparently puttin' them in positions as Head o' Security! Augh, fuck..."
What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "Makin' my son and wife proud. Opening the way for his future."
Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years? Twenty years? "Five years, well, I'll probably still be workin' on the NSS Aurora, on the mining shuttle. Maybe even have another kid with my wife! Ten years, huh... eh, maybe I'll get a promotion an' shit, or somethin'. Twenty years, I'll be close to retirin', really, and findin' a less physically demanding job!"
If you could choose, how would you want to die? "Huh... w-well, I'm a bit iffy about death, but if I gotta choose, well, it's not I will be able to choose when I die, but uh, here goes. I'd like to die knowing that my son, Sam grew up to be a man, carrying my legacy with him, and that o' my family. I'd like to die of old age, if at all possible, y'know! So I can be a granddaddy to Sam's own children, heh..."
What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death? "For the lovin' and providing father I was, and the hard-working asshole who put himself on the line everyday for the crew of the NSS Aurora, providing them with minerals."
More entries to come as more interviews are recorded. The credits will be displayed once the book is finished.
The Scribblings of Professor David Humphrey
Penned by David Humphrey
Hello, dear viewers. I am mister Humphrey, as I am most commonly referred to. I am a respected writer, philosopher and admirer of the mortal mind, employed by Central Command to the NSS Aurora. I am a certified psychologist and I will be working with you all on a day to day basis. You will frequently see me on board, in the medbay, or around the station. I may ask you for an interview. All interviews will be compiled into my own scribblings, in my book. And this is my book, that you are reading now. New entries will always be updated once one becomes available. Thank you, and I hope you enjoy this book.
Entry #1 - Edward Smith
Questionnaire for Smith: Reporter David Humphrey of Central Command
How would you describe your life overall? "Uh... I dunno, man. It's not too shabby. Got a kid, and a wife, back home in Lowell. I'm always lookin' forward to seeing them. I like my life so far, it's always changing, you know? Currently looking for a new job I can get into for some better wages, y'know?"
What is your most memorable moment? "Ah, I know, uh... when I arrived in Lowell, with my sister, Amanda, and my wife, Lori, of cours- oh wait... when Lori told me she was pregnant, yeah, that was it!"
What has been the most important event in your life? "When I got a good job aboard the NSS Aurora. Been payin' the bills for my family, and it's kept us on our feet. I have NanoTrasen to thank for that, they helped me so I could support my lil' ass-kicker back home, Sam. I named him after my grandfather."
What do you consider your greatest achievement? "Not sure yet, mister Humphrey, though I hope it will someday providing the money for Sam's education, and watchin' him turn into a gentleman."
What is your number one regret? "I guess it was pissin' off that fucking Unathi I always see waltzing around. And also cobblin' together a fake wand out of charcoal and some twigs from botany. For some reason, the command staff thought I was really some kind o' wizard! Can you believe that? Wizards don't exist..."
When were you the most afraid? "When my wife was in the hospital giving birth, and I heard her screams... I thought she was dyin', and I was gonna lose the kid."
What is your greatest fear? "Losing my wife and kid... this is gettin' really personal, you sure this is an official intervie- *cut off*"
What is the most honorable or “good” thing you’ve ever done? "Turnin' myself into security when I beat some kid near to death for bashin' me in the groin with a fuckin' crowbar... I think."
What is the most “evil” thing you have ever done? "Sold a bag of rocks to some kid, told him if he planted those "seeds" he could grow his own chess set. A graceless swindle for lunch money. Nobody wins, heh..."
Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. "I love my wife, my kid, and my dog. I met my wife as a teenager, her father knew my father, and we became fast friends, like those high school relationships you always see that fall apart... but it didn't, this time, at least. I love her, and lil' Sam. My dog, Raf, he doesn't care if he doesn't have anyone to play with at central, he just loves the fact that I feed him a can o' beans every mornin' before being assigned to the station."
Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor/relative? "My grandfather, Samuel, he a commissioned officer in the NanoTrasen Navy until he retired at about fifty-four. Now he's just the Cap'n of a merchant ship. He's good at it, too."
Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they? "I got secrets, but I have a pretty strong belief in client confidentiality. They're for my eyes only, mister Humphrey."
Questions for Smith: Personality
What three words would you use to best describe your personality? "Uh... confident? Dependant? Diligent!"
What three words would others probably use to describe you? "Asshole, idiot and hard-working, at least. I know those higher ups like to call me an idiot..."
Why are you risking your life on the mining outpost? "I want to live comfortably away from a world where I chose to live poorly. That means reaching out first. In short, I put my ass on the line every day to get those fucking guys their minerals, and so long as I get paid and I can provide for my family, I don't give a shit what I'm doing to get it."
Do you tend to argue with people or avoid conflict?"I knew this one guy lost a fuckin' eye just for speaking out against the Cap'n. I'll choose to avoid conflict, thank ye', unless it's with that fuckin' unathi, damn right..."
Are you a listener or a talker? "I'm a talker, for sure."
How long does it take for you to trust others?"Takes me awhile to trust strangers. But most o' the strangers I meet are creepy as fuck, so, I just don't talk to 'em."
Do you hold grudges?"I got one grudge, and I plan to act on it soon enough..."
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? "Sure, why not, I'm sorta dependable. I got a survival instinct and shit."
Do you like interacting with large groups of people? "Not really... nah."
Are you generally introverted or extroverted? "Dunno what the fuck that means, buddy. Damn you and your fancy words."
Questions for Smith: Personal Emotions
What makes you sad? Happy? Mad? Why? "My wife and kid make me happy, my pay wages make me happy, unathi make me fuckin' angry whenever I see one, -and- sad. Like I can't control myself."
Do you have any biases or prejudices? "Not really, nah. However, I'll fucking admit a discomfort in the presence of armed Unathi."
What do you think of love? "I think it's good. It really helped me get back on me feet and shoot for an ambition for the sake o' my family."
Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?"I think that some people believe in that. I'm not confident that it's the life I'm suited for, though, y'know. Service in the interest o' the greater good, however..."
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? "Uh... Can't I change two things?"
Questions for Smith: Personal Relationships
Who is the most important person in your life and why?"That's easy. My wife, most of all, my kid, Sam."
Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why? "Samuel Smith, my grandfather, is a great man and it's a shock he's still alive so far along in his life. I'll miss him when he passes, he taught me everything I know about respect an' shit. As for who I can't stand, let's start with the entire fucking Unathi race who murdered my father!"
Questions for Smith: Goals
What are your goals? "To earn an abundant sum o' money for my kid's education and career. To take revenge on the Unathi, but I may as well fuckin' admit that's gonna happen, what, with NanoTrasen apparently puttin' them in positions as Head o' Security! Augh, fuck..."
What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "Makin' my son and wife proud. Opening the way for his future."
Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years? Twenty years? "Five years, well, I'll probably still be workin' on the NSS Aurora, on the mining shuttle. Maybe even have another kid with my wife! Ten years, huh... eh, maybe I'll get a promotion an' shit, or somethin'. Twenty years, I'll be close to retirin', really, and findin' a less physically demanding job!"
If you could choose, how would you want to die? "Huh... w-well, I'm a bit iffy about death, but if I gotta choose, well, it's not I will be able to choose when I die, but uh, here goes. I'd like to die knowing that my son, Sam grew up to be a man, carrying my legacy with him, and that o' my family. I'd like to die of old age, if at all possible, y'know! So I can be a granddaddy to Sam's own children, heh..."
What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death? "For the lovin' and providing father I was, and the hard-working asshole who put himself on the line everyday for the crew of the NSS Aurora, providing them with minerals."
More entries to come as more interviews are recorded. The credits will be displayed once the book is finished.