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improbable_logic) wrote2020-10-13 04:31 pm
improbable_logic) wrote2020-10-13 04:31 pm
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User Name/Nick: Yuna
User DW: N/A
E-mail: yunafires@gmail.com
Other Characters: Steve Newlin.
Character Name: Commander Spock.
Series: Star Trek: Alternate Original Series
Age: 29.
Canon Point: After Into Darkness, just before beginning the "5 Year Mission".
History: The Kelvin Timeline.
Warden's Deal: Even after a year of grieving, Spock never fully accepted his mother's death. The promise of her return through divine intervention of the Admiral, and assurances no time will be lost once he returns to his world from the inter-dimensional multi-verse, the Commander will be extremely motivated and honored to complete a tour of duty aboard the Admiral's Barge. Given his morals and skill as First Officer of the Enterprise, it's clear he's the goody two shoes the Admiral would request. (Or maybe the Admiral just has a thing for melodramatic pointy ear'd individuals. Who really knows with that guy...)
Warden Item: Starfleet Communicator.
Warden-Commander:aka "pairing information" i'm just feeling fancy Spock will attempt to see from another's viewpoint for past actions and mistakes, taking on a more therapist and mentor role for discussions. He'll offer questions and suggestions where required, and will try to guide his inmate with alternative paths they might've taken or ways of thinking they hadn't considered. He is not, however, the touchy-feely, hugs all around, lets-build-a-pillow-fort kind of person.
When it comes to powers or magical abilities, Spock will not grant them easily. If the inmate is trying to pick fights with others and generally causing a ruckus? Nope, sorry, you'll just have to wait a while on getting your pulsar laser eyes back. The more violent abilities - or weapon requests, for the non-powered crowd - will especially cause hesitation and require a certain amount of convincing that they are Absolutely Necessary. Good luck with that.
Spock will work best with someone who actively wants to change, or someone who might've done the very very Bad Thing for the Right Reasons. Unless that Bad Thing was genocide and/or planetary destruction, in which case that's gonna be a hard pass. While he believes, mostly without limitations, that everyone can be redeemed, and seeks at all times to preserve life, those who're completely devoid of morals or seek violence for violence sake might reach a checkmate with Spock, with neither willing to budge on their viewpoints.
Abilities/Powers: More than you could ever want to know about Vulcans. TL;DR: Three times stronger than the average human, faster reflexes, superior metabolism, doesn't sweat at all, and can go without sleep or food for extended periods if necessary. He is also a natural touch-telepath and will not touch food with his bare hands or consume meat.
Personality: Coldly logical, formal and respectful, Spock may often come across as stoic and robotic. This is both by nature of what he is, and his own personal choice. Half-human and half-Vulcan, Commander Spock is forever a "child of two worlds", a situation that is as equally positive as it is negative. A human mind coupled with the deep well of Vulcan emotions gives him the opportunity to think quickly in very creative ways. Certainly 'cleverly devious' ways, such as when he beamed Khan's torpedoes to his ship then detonated them, making the ancient warrior think Spock had destroyed the last of his people. The obvious downside is that, unlike a 'pure' Vulcan, Spock is ill equipped to properly deal with devastating trauma even if, on the outside, he appears unaffected.
To quote his father, Sarek: "Emotions run deep within our race. In many ways more deeply than in humans. Logic offers a serenity humans seldom experience. The control of feelings so that they do not control you." The Vulcans have good reasons for this strict upbringing, given their violent history. Spock was raised in accordance with these teachings & customs, and adheres to them whenever possible.
Despite appearances, he is not an unfeeling creature, no matter how much he insists otherwise. Prior to a fateful appearance before the Council, Spock said to his mother: "Should I choose to complete the Vulcan discipline of Kolinahr and purge all emotion, I trust you will not feel it reflects judgment on you." Even when trying to figure out his place in the world back then, Spock wanted very badly to assure both of his parents he considered their feelings in the matter, and intended no disrespect. Amanda's response had been that, no matter what Spock chose for his life going forward, she would be a "proud mother". His father stated similar sentiments in his Vulcan way, that Spock was "fully capable of choosing his own destiny". Both accepted him and supported his decisions. This was a key factor in Spock making the first spontaneous decision of his life when he chose Starfleet over the Science Academy, forgoing the emotion-purging ritual completely. The other, more deciding factor had been the Council's racist insults to his heritage, calling his half-human side a "disadvantage". (Do not insult a Vulcan's mother, ok. Just don't.)
Scientific marvels are the one area where his avid curiosity shines through, as much as he will permit that is, oft with his preferred phrase, "Fascinating." He follows an ethical moral code of 'do no harm'. No discovery is more important than another's life. Likewise, when that lifeform attempts to overrun the ship and destroy the engine room (ahem, tribbles) there is still great care taken to ensure the creatures aren't killed, only incapacitated.
Through his relationship with Nyota Uhura, Spock shows more of his human side, or tries to. He still has difficulty with the fact that, sometimes, logic is not always the best answer to a potential situation. This he learns when he attempts to assign Uhura to a different ship than the Enterprise, to avoid appearance of favoritism given their romantic involvement (and an obvious secondary motive of keeping her out of harm's way) until she points out, correctly, her qualifications go above and beyond his lesser choice. Better still, at the core of their relationship, Uhura gives Spock the chance to be human, something he was made to feel ashamed over (even constantly bullied on the daily for). With her he has a chance to be emotional and go against his Vulcan upbringing, not having to hide what he feels...
...even if he still tries to keep everything bottled in, of course. (Bad coping mechanisms, anyone?) Following the destruction of Vulcan and the loss of his mother, for example, he is too shell-shocked to properly cope with the loss. Even with the freedom of choice to do otherwise, he continues to grieve as a Vulcan, and to the question of "What do you need?" his response is "I need everyone to continue performing admirably." whilst clinging to her as a lifeline.
Amanda's death, more than the destruction of Vulcan, plagued Spock's nightmares for a year after the event. This prompted him to take more self-sacrificing risks during missions, suffering a martyr complex as he dealt with survivors' guilt in the most destructive ways possible. He did not acknowledge these decisions as emotional, instead masking them under it's the only 'logical choice'. When Spock is willing to die in a volcano in order to save a planet, for instance, he quips about the "needs of the many", believing (and wanting) Captain Kirk will abide by the Prime Directive and leave Spock to his fate. He is surprised when Kirk does the exact opposite and rescues him.
Later, when confronted by Uhura over his decision to seek harm or death without considering her feelings, Spock says: "Your suggestion that I do not care about dying is incorrect. A sentient being's optimal chance at maximizing their utility is a long and prosperous life. ... It is true that I chose not to feel anything upon realizing that my own life was ending. As Admiral Pike was dying I joined with his consciousness, and experienced what he felt at the moment of his passing. Anger. Confusion, Loneliness. Fear. I had experienced those feelings before, multiplied exponentially on the day my planet was destroyed. Such a feeling is something I choose never to experience again. Nyota, you mistake my choice not to feel as a reflection of my not caring. Well, I assure you, the truth is precisely the opposite."
Attempting to numb one's emotions to the point they seek an outlet in the most harmful method possible is, of course, a clear sign of PTSD, of which Spock is still suffering greatly. The well of grief and regret he feels over the loss of Vulcan and now being among an "endangered species" haunts him. This torrent of emotions were compounded exponentially when his closet friend, Captain Kirk, sacrificed himself to save the Enterprise and despite attempts to stop himself from becoming emotional, Spock failed. He touches his hand to Kirk's through the safety glass, and cried. It is what led Spock to go after Khan with such vengeful, near bloodthirsty, intentions. It was only Uhura's declaration that Kirk could be saved using Khan's blood that finally brought Spock back to the realm of icy intellectual reality, enough to cease his relentless attack.
Barring extremely extenuating circumstances, Spock chooses to be a pacifist, with a dislike of inflicting harm upon another living creature. (Khan, of course, is the outlier here.) It is not cowardice that prompts him to always set his phasers to stun, or avoid physical confrontations whenever possible. It is his respect of all life forms and the preservation of that life, even under great threat to himself or those he cares about. While he could very easily engage in a brawl with most any opponent, given his heightened strength and knowledge of various Vulcan martial arts, he considers the practice uncivilized and without dignity, opting for a more disciplined approach. He prefers to deflect or dodge, use an opponent's brute force against them, disarming them with cold calculations, striking in ways that would end the fight quickly, such as an efficient neck pinch, when the opportunity arises.
Barge Reactions: Spock has dealt with alternate timelines, tribbles, and meeting his future-alt self on more than one occasion. He's got this.
Okay to elaborate, he will not remember being on the Barge before. Should others tell him about Star Trek's popularity in their world, he would be intrigued by the idea but suffer no identity crises over the information. At most, he might be uncomfortable with how much a super nerdy fan might know about his older, future self. Timelines and infinite possibilities being as they are, it stands to reason there would exist a world in which the Enterprise crew's adventures are entertainment elsewhere. Of a similar vein, the alternating timelines of everyone brought on board would not bump against his strict adherence to the Prime Directive as the Barge is not a Starfleet ship and, therefore, does not have to adhere to Starfleet's rules.
Barge Specific Samples: TDM.
Other Samples: War & Ethics with Magneto. Timey Wimey Inebriated Adventures with a Drunk & His Android Lover.
Special Notes:
LLAP.
User DW: N/A
E-mail: yunafires@gmail.com
Other Characters: Steve Newlin.
Character Name: Commander Spock.
Series: Star Trek: Alternate Original Series
Age: 29.
Canon Point: After Into Darkness, just before beginning the "5 Year Mission".
History: The Kelvin Timeline.
Warden's Deal: Even after a year of grieving, Spock never fully accepted his mother's death. The promise of her return through divine intervention of the Admiral, and assurances no time will be lost once he returns to his world from the inter-dimensional multi-verse, the Commander will be extremely motivated and honored to complete a tour of duty aboard the Admiral's Barge. Given his morals and skill as First Officer of the Enterprise, it's clear he's the goody two shoes the Admiral would request. (Or maybe the Admiral just has a thing for melodramatic pointy ear'd individuals. Who really knows with that guy...)
Warden Item: Starfleet Communicator.
Warden-Commander:
When it comes to powers or magical abilities, Spock will not grant them easily. If the inmate is trying to pick fights with others and generally causing a ruckus? Nope, sorry, you'll just have to wait a while on getting your pulsar laser eyes back. The more violent abilities - or weapon requests, for the non-powered crowd - will especially cause hesitation and require a certain amount of convincing that they are Absolutely Necessary. Good luck with that.
Spock will work best with someone who actively wants to change, or someone who might've done the very very Bad Thing for the Right Reasons. Unless that Bad Thing was genocide and/or planetary destruction, in which case that's gonna be a hard pass. While he believes, mostly without limitations, that everyone can be redeemed, and seeks at all times to preserve life, those who're completely devoid of morals or seek violence for violence sake might reach a checkmate with Spock, with neither willing to budge on their viewpoints.
Abilities/Powers: More than you could ever want to know about Vulcans. TL;DR: Three times stronger than the average human, faster reflexes, superior metabolism, doesn't sweat at all, and can go without sleep or food for extended periods if necessary. He is also a natural touch-telepath and will not touch food with his bare hands or consume meat.
Personality: Coldly logical, formal and respectful, Spock may often come across as stoic and robotic. This is both by nature of what he is, and his own personal choice. Half-human and half-Vulcan, Commander Spock is forever a "child of two worlds", a situation that is as equally positive as it is negative. A human mind coupled with the deep well of Vulcan emotions gives him the opportunity to think quickly in very creative ways. Certainly 'cleverly devious' ways, such as when he beamed Khan's torpedoes to his ship then detonated them, making the ancient warrior think Spock had destroyed the last of his people. The obvious downside is that, unlike a 'pure' Vulcan, Spock is ill equipped to properly deal with devastating trauma even if, on the outside, he appears unaffected.
To quote his father, Sarek: "Emotions run deep within our race. In many ways more deeply than in humans. Logic offers a serenity humans seldom experience. The control of feelings so that they do not control you." The Vulcans have good reasons for this strict upbringing, given their violent history. Spock was raised in accordance with these teachings & customs, and adheres to them whenever possible.
Despite appearances, he is not an unfeeling creature, no matter how much he insists otherwise. Prior to a fateful appearance before the Council, Spock said to his mother: "Should I choose to complete the Vulcan discipline of Kolinahr and purge all emotion, I trust you will not feel it reflects judgment on you." Even when trying to figure out his place in the world back then, Spock wanted very badly to assure both of his parents he considered their feelings in the matter, and intended no disrespect. Amanda's response had been that, no matter what Spock chose for his life going forward, she would be a "proud mother". His father stated similar sentiments in his Vulcan way, that Spock was "fully capable of choosing his own destiny". Both accepted him and supported his decisions. This was a key factor in Spock making the first spontaneous decision of his life when he chose Starfleet over the Science Academy, forgoing the emotion-purging ritual completely. The other, more deciding factor had been the Council's racist insults to his heritage, calling his half-human side a "disadvantage". (Do not insult a Vulcan's mother, ok. Just don't.)
Scientific marvels are the one area where his avid curiosity shines through, as much as he will permit that is, oft with his preferred phrase, "Fascinating." He follows an ethical moral code of 'do no harm'. No discovery is more important than another's life. Likewise, when that lifeform attempts to overrun the ship and destroy the engine room (ahem, tribbles) there is still great care taken to ensure the creatures aren't killed, only incapacitated.
Through his relationship with Nyota Uhura, Spock shows more of his human side, or tries to. He still has difficulty with the fact that, sometimes, logic is not always the best answer to a potential situation. This he learns when he attempts to assign Uhura to a different ship than the Enterprise, to avoid appearance of favoritism given their romantic involvement (and an obvious secondary motive of keeping her out of harm's way) until she points out, correctly, her qualifications go above and beyond his lesser choice. Better still, at the core of their relationship, Uhura gives Spock the chance to be human, something he was made to feel ashamed over (even constantly bullied on the daily for). With her he has a chance to be emotional and go against his Vulcan upbringing, not having to hide what he feels...
...even if he still tries to keep everything bottled in, of course. (Bad coping mechanisms, anyone?) Following the destruction of Vulcan and the loss of his mother, for example, he is too shell-shocked to properly cope with the loss. Even with the freedom of choice to do otherwise, he continues to grieve as a Vulcan, and to the question of "What do you need?" his response is "I need everyone to continue performing admirably." whilst clinging to her as a lifeline.
Amanda's death, more than the destruction of Vulcan, plagued Spock's nightmares for a year after the event. This prompted him to take more self-sacrificing risks during missions, suffering a martyr complex as he dealt with survivors' guilt in the most destructive ways possible. He did not acknowledge these decisions as emotional, instead masking them under it's the only 'logical choice'. When Spock is willing to die in a volcano in order to save a planet, for instance, he quips about the "needs of the many", believing (and wanting) Captain Kirk will abide by the Prime Directive and leave Spock to his fate. He is surprised when Kirk does the exact opposite and rescues him.
Later, when confronted by Uhura over his decision to seek harm or death without considering her feelings, Spock says: "Your suggestion that I do not care about dying is incorrect. A sentient being's optimal chance at maximizing their utility is a long and prosperous life. ... It is true that I chose not to feel anything upon realizing that my own life was ending. As Admiral Pike was dying I joined with his consciousness, and experienced what he felt at the moment of his passing. Anger. Confusion, Loneliness. Fear. I had experienced those feelings before, multiplied exponentially on the day my planet was destroyed. Such a feeling is something I choose never to experience again. Nyota, you mistake my choice not to feel as a reflection of my not caring. Well, I assure you, the truth is precisely the opposite."
Attempting to numb one's emotions to the point they seek an outlet in the most harmful method possible is, of course, a clear sign of PTSD, of which Spock is still suffering greatly. The well of grief and regret he feels over the loss of Vulcan and now being among an "endangered species" haunts him. This torrent of emotions were compounded exponentially when his closet friend, Captain Kirk, sacrificed himself to save the Enterprise and despite attempts to stop himself from becoming emotional, Spock failed. He touches his hand to Kirk's through the safety glass, and cried. It is what led Spock to go after Khan with such vengeful, near bloodthirsty, intentions. It was only Uhura's declaration that Kirk could be saved using Khan's blood that finally brought Spock back to the realm of icy intellectual reality, enough to cease his relentless attack.
Barring extremely extenuating circumstances, Spock chooses to be a pacifist, with a dislike of inflicting harm upon another living creature. (Khan, of course, is the outlier here.) It is not cowardice that prompts him to always set his phasers to stun, or avoid physical confrontations whenever possible. It is his respect of all life forms and the preservation of that life, even under great threat to himself or those he cares about. While he could very easily engage in a brawl with most any opponent, given his heightened strength and knowledge of various Vulcan martial arts, he considers the practice uncivilized and without dignity, opting for a more disciplined approach. He prefers to deflect or dodge, use an opponent's brute force against them, disarming them with cold calculations, striking in ways that would end the fight quickly, such as an efficient neck pinch, when the opportunity arises.
Barge Reactions: Spock has dealt with alternate timelines, tribbles, and meeting his future-alt self on more than one occasion. He's got this.
Okay to elaborate, he will not remember being on the Barge before. Should others tell him about Star Trek's popularity in their world, he would be intrigued by the idea but suffer no identity crises over the information. At most, he might be uncomfortable with how much a super nerdy fan might know about his older, future self. Timelines and infinite possibilities being as they are, it stands to reason there would exist a world in which the Enterprise crew's adventures are entertainment elsewhere. Of a similar vein, the alternating timelines of everyone brought on board would not bump against his strict adherence to the Prime Directive as the Barge is not a Starfleet ship and, therefore, does not have to adhere to Starfleet's rules.
Barge Specific Samples: TDM.
Other Samples: War & Ethics with Magneto. Timey Wimey Inebriated Adventures with a Drunk & His Android Lover.
Special Notes:
LLAP.