Goonhub
05-08-2025, 11:16 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-08-2025, 11:21 AM by RaccoonPope.)
Reason for application:
Security is a department that has some of the most direct effects on a round itself. Through my time in security, I have grown to understand this directly through my actions as not only a security officer but also as an RPer. I have seen how my actions have shaped following interactions and overall affected the flow of the round. I firmly stand on the position that security is there to add to the round, not just eliminate threats. It is with this consciousness of our effect on the round that I wish to apply for the beret so that I may impart such knowledge onto others, and furthermore, foster the development of each round to be something better than it was before.
I can and will call security a home. I only hope to help shape it for the better and continue to foster a mentality that adds to rounds that was instilled in me.
Security experience (300 word minimum):
As is the case with many, my story in security began with me, a confused, unknowing security assistant. About 5ish months ago now, I, whose only experience at the time was medical, was a tad too shy to ask for help, so I just lurked around as a now long deleted character slowly learning the basics. Luckily, I was eventually scooped up and taught by an experienced officer. Over time, I learned due process and procedures, and after about a month, I officially took up my baton for the first time. Though there was this lingering feeling internally that I was not ready or that I was bound to make an irreversible mistake… Feeling this burnt me out, and I took a break from security to focus on other departments.
Following my month-long Tour de la Station, I found my way back to security. Over these last 3ish months now I have been committed to security and have learned immensely each passing day. Whether that was the mechanics of our equipment or how to incorporate more RP into engagements (even if it's as simple as offering water to the person you are interrogating as a rapport-building technique). Through my experiences, I have learned and further tried to find more and more ways to involve others in the round. For example, consulting a paranormal expert, such as the chaplain for a wraith or a scientist/doctor for a changeling. I also try my best to go along with gimmicks or novel solutions. It took me a while to learn, and I am still learning to do it better, but it is good to play into a gimmick or bit, even if it can kill you! Such is the nature of telling a good story!
Considering all I have learned, I can confidently say I know my way around the department, so much so that I can and will teach any rookie that comes my way. Teaching has been one of my greatest passions, to know I helped someone and guided them in what they know is a feeling like no other. New recruits are the future of security! Over this last month, it has become clear to me who I want to be in security. Through my teaching experiences and guidance from others. I should not always be an officer in the limelight. Sometimes it is time to sit back and let others have their time to shine, then guide them to truly flourish.
Answer two or more of the following:
When in the case of being the only experienced officer, I tend to take more of this leader role and step back trying to organize the team giving callouts demonstrating more of this leadership role.
In the specific case of it being JUST me, I have never been in this scenario! I would hope my mannerisms carry through, making for a good experience even if it is a tad chaotic!
Answer one or more of the following fun questions (because it's important for the HoS to be fun):
Clone day: every officer is the same person, like Pokémon Nurse Joy, or in this case, Officer Jenny. It would certainly be confusing for the sec team, so it would rely on heavy communication, but I think this could be fun with a hivemind spin to it! Overall, I think it could feed into a unique round experience, even if it’s a confusing one! (This also can have other departments having the same issue)
Oops All Assistants: probably not a new idea, but as one could guess from the name, no officers, no HoS, all assistants. I think this could be fun as it allows some veteran security players to go back to their roots as an assistant and pulls us back from many of the tools we usually rely on, making for more novel solutions to problems like an assistant ambush!
Swords and Swords?: One of my favorite things combat-wise, is sword fighting. I want to see more of that in a round with REAL stakes! Some may have seen me before hosting small sword sparring events with clown sabers, hoping to bring the love of sword fighting to others! This gimmick here is loosely based upon the admin gimmick of sending us back to medieval times, as well as taking away all taser batons and whatnot. I feel it would be a unique experience for security/antags to only rely on swords (or other melee options) to demonstrate not only one's sword fighting prowess but also honor! Engarde!
Previous bans (while this will not affect your application lying about it will):
2/25/25 24 hours for self antagging. It is something I am not proud of, nor something I ever intend to happen again.
Silly me I accidently forgot to include the first section of the Application!!!!
Usual character name: Cynthia Xeonyr & Vixen Xeonyr
BYOND username: RaccoonPope
Discord username (if you are on our discord): raccoonpope
Recommended by (if applicable): Telareti
Goon servers you play: Primarily 4, 3 sometimes.
Security is a department that has some of the most direct effects on a round itself. Through my time in security, I have grown to understand this directly through my actions as not only a security officer but also as an RPer. I have seen how my actions have shaped following interactions and overall affected the flow of the round. I firmly stand on the position that security is there to add to the round, not just eliminate threats. It is with this consciousness of our effect on the round that I wish to apply for the beret so that I may impart such knowledge onto others, and furthermore, foster the development of each round to be something better than it was before.
I can and will call security a home. I only hope to help shape it for the better and continue to foster a mentality that adds to rounds that was instilled in me.
Security experience (300 word minimum):
As is the case with many, my story in security began with me, a confused, unknowing security assistant. About 5ish months ago now, I, whose only experience at the time was medical, was a tad too shy to ask for help, so I just lurked around as a now long deleted character slowly learning the basics. Luckily, I was eventually scooped up and taught by an experienced officer. Over time, I learned due process and procedures, and after about a month, I officially took up my baton for the first time. Though there was this lingering feeling internally that I was not ready or that I was bound to make an irreversible mistake… Feeling this burnt me out, and I took a break from security to focus on other departments.
Following my month-long Tour de la Station, I found my way back to security. Over these last 3ish months now I have been committed to security and have learned immensely each passing day. Whether that was the mechanics of our equipment or how to incorporate more RP into engagements (even if it's as simple as offering water to the person you are interrogating as a rapport-building technique). Through my experiences, I have learned and further tried to find more and more ways to involve others in the round. For example, consulting a paranormal expert, such as the chaplain for a wraith or a scientist/doctor for a changeling. I also try my best to go along with gimmicks or novel solutions. It took me a while to learn, and I am still learning to do it better, but it is good to play into a gimmick or bit, even if it can kill you! Such is the nature of telling a good story!
Considering all I have learned, I can confidently say I know my way around the department, so much so that I can and will teach any rookie that comes my way. Teaching has been one of my greatest passions, to know I helped someone and guided them in what they know is a feeling like no other. New recruits are the future of security! Over this last month, it has become clear to me who I want to be in security. Through my teaching experiences and guidance from others. I should not always be an officer in the limelight. Sometimes it is time to sit back and let others have their time to shine, then guide them to truly flourish.
Answer two or more of the following:
- What advice would you give to other sec players?
- What was one of your favorite security moments? (Either playing as a sec officer or interacting with one)
- Describe any differences in your playstyle when part of a full security team and when being the only security officer.
When in the case of being the only experienced officer, I tend to take more of this leader role and step back trying to organize the team giving callouts demonstrating more of this leadership role.
In the specific case of it being JUST me, I have never been in this scenario! I would hope my mannerisms carry through, making for a good experience even if it is a tad chaotic!
Answer one or more of the following fun questions (because it's important for the HoS to be fun):
- What's a security gimmick that you've ran or wanted to run?
Clone day: every officer is the same person, like Pokémon Nurse Joy, or in this case, Officer Jenny. It would certainly be confusing for the sec team, so it would rely on heavy communication, but I think this could be fun with a hivemind spin to it! Overall, I think it could feed into a unique round experience, even if it’s a confusing one! (This also can have other departments having the same issue)
Oops All Assistants: probably not a new idea, but as one could guess from the name, no officers, no HoS, all assistants. I think this could be fun as it allows some veteran security players to go back to their roots as an assistant and pulls us back from many of the tools we usually rely on, making for more novel solutions to problems like an assistant ambush!
Swords and Swords?: One of my favorite things combat-wise, is sword fighting. I want to see more of that in a round with REAL stakes! Some may have seen me before hosting small sword sparring events with clown sabers, hoping to bring the love of sword fighting to others! This gimmick here is loosely based upon the admin gimmick of sending us back to medieval times, as well as taking away all taser batons and whatnot. I feel it would be a unique experience for security/antags to only rely on swords (or other melee options) to demonstrate not only one's sword fighting prowess but also honor! Engarde!
Previous bans (while this will not affect your application lying about it will):
2/25/25 24 hours for self antagging. It is something I am not proud of, nor something I ever intend to happen again.
Silly me I accidently forgot to include the first section of the Application!!!!
Usual character name: Cynthia Xeonyr & Vixen Xeonyr
BYOND username: RaccoonPope
Discord username (if you are on our discord): raccoonpope
Recommended by (if applicable): Telareti
Goon servers you play: Primarily 4, 3 sometimes.