OOC Name: (steam): Bender

IC Character Name: Sean Gedrin

1) Please write a minimum of 3 paragraphs OOC'ly detailing why your character wishes to join the Combine Civil Authority and what lead your character to do so. He wants to do something with his life, He wants to increase safety of others from potential threats of anti-citizens and other assorted threats... OOCLY, I have always been a die-hard fan of half life, And the civil protection always seemed cool in a sort of way, Just the thought of being part of this faceless society where you are so insignificant, where you are a number in an ocean of others seems cool to me.Storywise, The bio pretty much sums it up. He is searching for meaning and a job, He has come to the conclusion that fighting them is the wrong way to live, and that contributing to society has more benefits. Also in my oppinion it can add a lot more roleplay fun to it, more options and more scenarios, Amputations, Taking orders, Going on missions, Searches, Beatings, As masochistic as it may or not sound, It sounds fun to me.

2) Please detail your characters traits. (Eg, Pure, Lawful, Trustworthy) Sean, standing at 6'3" and 235lbs looks very intimidating, He is well spoken and cunning. Sean never sees it necessary to lie and always follows orders.


3) Please provide 2 paragraphs about what you are expecting the Combine Civil Authority to be like for you and your character?Not too hard for Sean,The mental shift will be nothing, he had always been a loyalist. He has never been one to chase down people, then beat them but he is willing to do whatever it takes to help society. He has no issues following orders and is willing to do almost anything if he is instructed to. Aside from that Sean expects it to be relatively easy. He has always taken orders from superiors, teachers, CPs, Parents, it's noting new to him. However, the physical toll and activity might be a little much for him, He isn't the most active guy out there, but he is not weak, not at all. Fortunatley adaptation is a strongpoint of his psyche and body. All in all he will fit in quite well and fit the mold for the perfect CAA.


4) Please provide a detailed back-story from an out-of-character perspective on your applying character. This section must be detailed and consist of a minimum of 300 words. Sean Gedrin was born in Glasgow, Scotland June 13, 1994. His parents moved to a small Russian border town in the Ukraine in 1998, when he was just 4 due to his father's job, He adapted well to the society and customs there. Sean lived a happy life, up until May 16, 2003 A few weeks before his ninth birthday, It was also the day the seven hour war occurred. Sean's family stayed in their house, suspecting an invasion from the west they hunkered down. When the flags were raised, and the citidel fell from the sky in the distance, they knew it was not a human invasion. Sean stayed up that night, Looking up at the pristine sky and wondering what was up there, Looking at the horizon and seeing that giant skyscraper, in the far distance, He wondered what it was, His mind could not process what was going on. Sean drifted off to sleep, The next morning his parents woke him up and got him ready for school, They flicked on the TV and noticed something amiss, It was the news channel, They never watch the news. They tried to change the channel but they were all the same, Just a mans face talking in a loop. They sat down to watch it, The man was saying that "Our benefactors" have come to "rescue us from ourselves" The man went on to say that they had placed him in charge of city 18, where the Russian city of Shahkty used to be His parents did not let him go to school that day, Instead they drove to the local police station to try to get some info, All of the regular deputies and sheriffs were gone, instead all of the men were wearing black and had their faces covered in gas masks. The father got out of the car and approached one of the men, The man held his hand out and said "halt" the father stopped in his tracks, "Purpose for visit" crackled the mans synthetic voice, The father demanded to know what happened, The man replied with "Occupation of earth, Combine orders" The father, looked surprised, at the same time angry, The man in black told Sean's father to leave, then pulled a piece of steel compound from out of his belt, It had orange conductive strips on the top, It was about 25 inches long. The man squeezed the handle, there was a quick "click noise" followed by an arc of electricity that coiled between the conductive strips, Sean's dad walked to the car and drove home. The next day the same masked people came knocking at the door, at 5am, They were taken in A large vehicle with 8 wheels to the local train station, Then they boarded the train bound to "City 18" On the train everyone was given A flier with information, directions, facilities, and such. Sean dozed off, before he knew it he was there. At the train station in City 18, they saw more men with masks, Embedded in the wall was a robot, handing all sorts of packaged goods. The men in black instructed the family to get in line, single file and one at a time. They did, sean went first. "NAME" Crackled the robot, "Sean Gedrin" said the boy, "AGE" said the robot, Sean looked back at his parents, who told him to answer it. Sean looked back and said "...Eight..." nervously, The robots various pointy arms turned inward, there was noises, smoke and blue light emitting from its various aperatures. It presented Sean with a small package, Airtight and very dense, with the words OPEN on it, The robot said "SEAN GEDRIN, AGE:8 CITIZEN IDENTIFICATION #30049" One of the men in black instructed Sean to move, Sean sat on a metal bench next to an Asian man, Sean, being the curious child he is looked at him and said "whats your name" the man glanced at him, saying nothing. His parents, with their own packages walked up to Sean and told him its time to go, they left, A guard outside of the door told them to check their packages, They contained a hard plastic card, with various numbers and symbols, along with a denim jumpsuit, the guard demanded to see the cards, He looked at each card carefully, entering some text onto a small device, The guard pointed to a medium sized building and said "Those apartments, Room 242" He wrote it down on a small piece of paper and handed it to the father, the family left. Sean lived happily with his family of three in apartment 242, It was not a bad way to live. The year is 2016, and Sean is 21 years of age, He is turning 22 on June 13, the next day. Every year on your birthday you are supposed to go to the robot at the train station, to get an updated card and a new jumpsuit, Sometimes people get relocated, but that is rare. He woke up, had a bowl of cereal, got in his jumpsuit, He knew if he did not go to the robot he would get in trouble with the law, He always did love his parents, He was unsure if he would be relocated but just in case he gave his mom and dad a hug and bid farewell. Now at the train station, he walked up to the robot,  "NAME" said the robot "Sean Gedrin" replied Sean. "AGE" the robot crackled "22" Sean replied. "SUBJECT: SEAN GEDRIN, AGE: 22 RELOCATION STATUS: POSITIVE" Sean never heard that last part, The machine printed a small piece of paper, Sean grabbed it. A Metro Cop told him to board the train, Sean did. He was inbound to city 8. The train stopped in what was south korea. When the train stopped, people poured out like water, A Civil Protection fired into the air with his pistol and yelled "DISPERSE!" The crowd silenced quickly, They were split up and instructed to take separate ships, Sean boarded Ship 342, a large rig inbound to japan, City 8. When he exited the ship he saw a citadel like back in city 18. A metrocop with a strange helmet design told him to get up against the wall, Sean did, The guard patted him down and asked for CID, Sean gave him his card, the cop said "clean" and told Sean he could go. Sean did not know what to do, he wandered the streets until he came across a Combine recruitment poster, Sean, being the borderline loyalist that he is, applied.


OOC Details

1. How long have you played on role-playing servers in general?
Since 2007
2. How long have you played on serious servers?
Late 2010
3. How long have you played on Catalyst Gaming?
I have been on it in the past, got into it a few days ago
4. What Time zone are you in?
-8 GMT
5. In what country do you live?
United States of America
6. How old are you?
14
7. What’s your most memorable quality RP experience?
In Garrysmod, It was making a faction on an RP server some time ago, I was a veteran, and quite popular, It was rp_CSdesert, Post apocalypse themed, We got guns and attacked the town's militia, we drove them out then made a tready, we drew up an entire map in rope, We labeled terrain, buildings,factions and we split up the map into territories, We made laws for our territories, The tready lasted a few days, But the servers owner eventually gave up on the server and disbanded the steam group.
8. Do you consider yourself a good listener?
Excellent listener.

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IC Section


Full Name: Sean Gedrin
CID: 30049
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Height: 6'3"
Hair Colour Brown with red, dark.
Eye Colour: Green/grey
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Weight:235 LBS, 107 kilograms
Mental Distinctions: Nothing noteworthy
Mental Defects: Minor Depression
Mental Advantages: Cunning, Clever, Intelligent, Well spoken
Notable Qualities: Diligent



1. Have you ever been detained or apprehended for a Sociostability Infringement before? If so, explain?
Once for possesion of a Contraband Radio, I put up no fight and served my time. I was convicted four cycles.
2. Do you regularly eat Combine Civil Authority Issued Rations?
Yes
3. Are you willing to give your life to the cause of the Universal Union?
Yes
4. Do you as a Citizen and future Civil Protection Member accept ALL actions performed by you and those under your command as your OWN responsibility?
Yes
5. Will you remain loyal and faithful to the Universal Union as long as you live?
Yes
6. Why do you want to join the Combine Civil Authority?
Protect ant serve our benefactors, Protect the city from anti citizens, Make City 8 a better place to live, I will not let you down.



Please sign the attached oath using only blue or black pen.

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One and three are a bit short, but that back story is pretty well done.
Accepted for interview. Pending Loyalist check. (8/2/11)