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Pixel Pro's HoS Application - Cast into the hat - Pixel Pro - 01-16-2026
Usual character name: Alexander Liekal
BYOND username: Pixel_Pro
Discord username (if you are on our discord): Pixel_Pro(Alexander Liekal/Rend)
Recommended by (if applicable): None
Goon servers you play: Goon3RP & Goon4RP
Reason for application:
I have been playing Goon on and off since the great greytide after being introduced by it through Mandalore gaming and Sseth. The one thing I always found joy in was being a pawn in someone else's plan or being able to interact with others on these stations. When I started getting more comfortable with the rules and controls I looked to the community. That is where I learned that is the meat of the fun for SS13 is and not just in the secret meth lab you can create in the mechanics' workshop. I want to apply to HoS because I not only feel capable in serving as the stations protector but I want to get involved in roleplay interactions that are front and center towards a story.
Security experience (300 word minimum):
Before you learn how to stun someone you have to stun yourself a couple of times due to harm baton. You also have to get slipped robusted, flashed, stung, bite, yelled at, and finally... eaten by changeling. This happened to me at the very start of being security. That was because I was meek and did not want to be seen as heavy handed, since security can become a wall to fun if the role is taken TOO seriously.
I would react too slowly to attacks. I would doubt myself on every call because I believed the ones doing the crimes were staying within the rules of roleplay and I would ruin their fun. One such case was when I hesitated to batoned a crimer who was choking out a victim. I would miss shots after shot. I was frustrated easily, and I would panic and miss crucial radio calls because I had not adapted to always reading chat.
Then slowly, gradually I started getting the hang of duty. I read space law, and started to form some basic principles such as trying to deescalate an incident on sight if crimes were done openly. I would also start allowing minor stuff to pass through like if someone stole something while my back was turned I would just pretend they were stalling to be kicked out of a department they were trespassing in. Allowing them to cause some shenanigans later in the round.
Now I feel confident in taking action. I have learned to become level headed when multiple crimes happen at once, and people start screaming. I have also gotten comfortable with the fact that I do not know everything, might never be able to. That is why I ask any and all questions no matter how dumb they sound.
Answer two or more of the following:
- What advice would you give to other sec players?
Be ready to learn what "Emotional Intelligence" is. The frustration from juggling being seen as the one to fix issues and then somehow starting with dead leads to catch a perp is daunting. But that is what AI, Captain, and the other heads are there for. If there are no heads then lean on the crew for help. You have to take loses, but do so WHILE asking for help. It shows you are putting effort in even if you fail. YOU reached out to ask for help and that is important as a teammate.
- What was one of your favorite security moments? (Either playing as a sec officer or interacting with one)
I remember while I was learning the ropes of security. Hazel & Maple, these two female security officers let me hang with them on patrol. Always inseparable but they helped guide me on multiple jobs. For one job we all three decided to flank a bomber. we cornered them at a T section infront of medical, the three of us ALl at once had decided unwisely to shot tasers down range at the person. I got hit, they got hit even the perp. Then we were stunned and BOMB the TTV explodes on the suspect.
I lost an arm, the others are bleeding and I am left being bitten to death by a clown spider because for whatever reason the clown wanted to be a mother spider. I got cloned while the other two healed up.
We are not expected to even be a pro at this because it is a role not a job. It showed me how it is just entertaining to see some stuff just go belly up. That is what makes this such a favorite moment to me.
- What game improvements or changes do you think would benefit security players?
We gotta get some upgrades on the body armour. I swear I take a bullet to the chest and I out for the count sometimes. Oh and more donuts from the donut option. Only being able to have two feels a little short for a token option.
- Describe any differences in your playstyle when part of a full security team and when being the only security officer.
When I am part of a team of security guards I become lax and focus on being support for the more experienced security officers. I act as the one to give suppressive fire while action is going down so my buddies can have some breathing room.
When I am the only security guard though I act aggressive, and weary of people's requests. I openly tell command my situation and lean hard on the help from
AI. Majority of the crimes that happen I tend to watch from the side and deescalate the best I can. But if it becomes violent or repeating offense I just detain,
take to a checkpoint search and brig for 30-45 seconds. A minute+ is only reserved to repeats and first degree crimes. I try to let fewer thefts happen too so
engineers and AI are not overwhelmed with damages.
Answer one or more of the following fun questions (because it's important for the HoS to be fun):
- Write a poem to convey your thoughts on security/NanoTrasen/space/bees/anything related to SS13.
Heisenbee, Heisenbee
Where did you put my SMG?Was it with the pirate or the changling?Was it with the traitor or staffie?Oh Heisenbee it does not matter.For the Captain is mindhacked,and the syndies will soon have us too.My point is moot,as we get nuked.
- Draw a picture!
Previous bans (while this will not affect your application lying about it will):
I DO NOT HAVE ANY BANS. That I am aware of.
However in my early time with Goon I was given ONE warning about how I shot a riot smoke shell into the hall and shuttle before end of round. So I guess a no no once?
Call me BAAAAAAAAADMy picture did not go through
