Disclaimer: If you’re planning on -1ing based off recent events I’d advise you make sure to read the whole application especially the end. I will also only respond to questions so do not expect me to respond any empty -1s or pursue any arguments publicly.
Steam Name: Mr. Comics
RP Name: Gume Saam
RP Rank: Senator
Steam ID: STEAM_0:1:151046311
Experience: 212th PVT - 2ndLT - BCMD: I have been a devoted 212th member for a very long time and have worked for them and with them since before Synergy. I’ve been taught so much from the battalion and it truly allowed me to discover what my leadership style is and who I am as a person. I was thrust from 2ndLT to BCMD and I had to get to grips with leadership quickly. I had a relatively good term and helped establish the basis of the current 212th (one of the most active battalions on the server). I learnt how to take charge, institute change, listen to my people, & become the leader that a bad-shape battalion needed. ATK Reg: Sadly my time as Regimental was cut short due to removal however the month in HC taught me a lot about the operations of HC and the server. I took a great understanding of how HC thinks and what their decision making process is like. Understanding HC is important to being Mas Amedda since he is a fully fledged Regimental Commander. I feel this also allowed me to understand what sort of leader I desired to be and provided me the reasons I wish to pursue positions, to make good change for the server. Senate: I have been Gume Saam for 5-6 months, far longer than any current members and possibly the longest running member since the Senate was re-established. My activity has been up and down (especially due to recent mental health complications) but I have learned to love not just my job as a Senator but the everlasting and endearing character of Gume Saam (or my interpretation). I have seen what different leaders do to the Senate and I feel I understand what Mas Amedda needs to really save the Senate. Gume Saam has been my favourite character ever. I have enjoyed nothing more than being a mean spirited, cold-hearted, capitalist with only selfish monetary interests at heart. It was really fun & made me heavily appreciate what the senate has proved for myself. So I think it is only my duty to help spread that enjoyment of RP & characters to the rest of the server.
Why should you become Mas Amedda?: I am the longest serving senator (currently) and have spent a long time seeing the senate grow and change. I see many of the issues (such as presence and character consistency) & feel my term as Cody stands as a perfect example of how I have the skills & desire to institute what the Senate so desperately needs. My core beliefs of equal treatment, democratic process, & free discourse will be what I am unchanging upon. These values will always guide my decision making & leadership choices as they are what creates a fantastic leader. I have vastly enjoyed my time as Gume Saam but the Senate requires a strong central leader to spearhead it's changes & advancements. I desire to no longer have the Senate live in the shadows & be brushed off as empty lore positions. I want to solidify our place within the server give us a title, respect, & a platform to help RP advance to what it once was. We sit in a perfect position to be arbiters of Roleplay and it's about time we started using that position. Right now, The Senate is at a crossroads. We need to pull our act together as to avoid possible High Command/Staff involvement. Deku & Robb have already started making some fantastic change, I believe it is my duty & responsibility as the longest serving Senator to take charge and lead the Senate to glory. I also do no desire the role for the sake of it, I truly believe I have what it takes to push the change the Senate so desperately needs. I don't care about being known as some great leader or written down as some notable hero of Senate. I care about making change and actually doing what's needed. If I am remembered fondly for my work, fantastic but it is not what I'm here to do. I am here to make change.
Do you understand the lore of the Galactic senate?: The senate is a millenniums old institution (modern constitution made 1032bby) serving as the main Legislative body of the Galactic Republic. Operating like a Parliament it has each body represented by 1 elected individual, with the Executive (Supreme Chancellor) elected by the Senators. Mas Amedda, a Chargrain male, served as Vice Chairman of the legislative, who is tasked to keep order in the Senate. He also served as Vice Chancellor of the Executive, tasked with assisting the Supreme Chancellor in running the Galactic Republic. Mas Amedda served under both Finis Valorum & Sheev Palpatine.
Availability: I’m online everyday from around 10am to 11pm Always available through discord if not in TS or Gmod But I do have school so I will be doing that most weekdays
Give a brief overview of your achievements on the server: Battalion Commander Cody Attack Regimental Commander Senator Gume Saam Naval MQM Capt Silver (Served in many other battalions)
What do you feel the role of the Mas Amedda is?: Mas Amedda serves as the dedicated leader of the members of the Senate as well as their representative within High Command. They are tasked to upkeep Senate standards and activity to help ensure better server-wide RP. Mas is also tasked to utilise the Senate to better the overall role play and use experienced and skilful RPers to help push situations, passive RP, & active participation throughout the server. The implementation of change within the senate should never be forced upon it and should usually be agreed upon. Except in a situation of extreme importance no change should go through without approval from a majority of senate members. This would ensure That the senate is actually working together on improvements and Mas will not be piled with all the work and decision-making. This can be easily achieved through votes on small issues and meetings for more complex issues. I do also believe Mas should have the ability to halt or deny a bill if there is a large enough discrepancy or it causes too many issues and immediately needs a revamp (acting like a supreme court type). I believe Mas Amedda should be a standard for everyone to look up to as an example of exemplary roleplay and leadership ability. This will be a standard I will gladly step up to as to ensure continuation of the senate and as a role model of RP. He should be a character seen in a similar fashion as the Chancellor (RP wise), a leader who most look up to.
Do you have a microphone?: Yes
Do you understand that if you go inactive that you will be removed from your position?: Yes
How do you plan to improve relations between the senators and the server?: (I’m adding my other plans here) The Senate has gained itself a very specific reputation surrounding activity. It is very commonly called inactive and therefore useless, I personally believe this is actually inaccurate. I believe the current issue plaguing The Senate is presence within the server & RP. Right now many senators don’t get heavily involved with large scale RP not only because it’s not that enjoyable & sometimes rather difficult to get properly involved as a politician. This is why it is most paramount that The Senate pushes more for a position within the server and RP in general. I have 2 proposed methods to help boost recognition: The less experimental and proven method is having events structured around Senators & diplomatic missions. Not only is this a well tested method but it also provides for the whole server (through an event) and for The Senate (recognition). This is also easy to do as GMs are always looking for fresh event ideas, having Senators plan events with GMs helps both programmes. My second idea is far more experimental and is mostly a basic idea which requires more fleshing out and group discussion. This would be a system where Senators could attach to a group (regiment, battalion, what have you) and would spend time with them helping with RP situations specifically. I believe this could help establish a strong bond between the Senate & the rest of the server. This is of course more of a loose idea which I hope the rest of the senate can help expand upon. But both these ideas fall upon the basic idea of wanting to expand presence the Senate holds in game so as to rid of the inactivity many cast upon the Senate. Back in the starting days of the Senate there was a very high level of expectations for Roleplay. I wish to revive these high and mighty standards. My two simple ideas: Instituting much more strict Selections with far higher expectations (like during Wolfro’s time), & implementing characteristics each senator must abide by (corresponding to their character). Selections will be more focused on ability to be the character rather than general RP ability. If representatives don’t exhibit a good grasp of the mannerisms, beliefs/ambitions, & background knowledge of their chosen senator then they will not pass the Selection. I want to ensure those who gain positions actually understand their character & have the ability to exhibit their characteristics. I also wish to implement a set of attributes, beliefs, allegiances, & tendencies for each member of the Senate. This will be a set to not only refer back to to enhance RP but also to ensure people are always exhibiting their chosen Senator. For example: Gume Saam is a very self-concerned & corrupt senator with some suspected links to the CIS. Of course this would be far more difficult to implement with more poorly defined senators like Meena Tills or Senator Aang but I will try my best (with the senate) to create an appropriate listing for each Senator. The senators with less lore could even be a strong draw point, allowing players to fill in blank space with their own RP capabilities and ideas while still keeping to the basics of said Character. These are two of the biggest issues currently prevalent within the senate of course I will continue a strong activity policy and ensure those who hold positions are in them for the right reasons and aren’t just holding onto them for the sake of it. And I will take stands against blatant abuse of power, inability to uphold Senate standards, ect. All proposals & plans will run through the Senate members & I will not force any change except in extremely imperative situations, the whole Senate will always make better decisions than just myself.
Do you understand that your position has a three month term?: Yes
Other: I will use this section to address important things so people don’t have to ask me before making a choice My removal from Attack Regimental: I was removed from the position of ATK Reg. Whether I agree with the choice or the process is irrelevant to the point it gives me a very poor look especially when applying for a Regimental position. I personally believe I did a good job as Attack Regimental and tried my best to help my battalions grow with some guidance from myself. From what I was told at the time, this was not the main reason for removal it was more centred around “behaviour”. I have seen some of the actions I previously had as poorly judged and have learned from this experience. I understand that I should always try to remain cordial and always be the bigger man, no matter how insulting or demeaning someone else may be. I also learnt that I could do with being less confrontational, no matter how important I may believe my ideas to be it comes across as aggressive. I realise now that I should present myself in a more professional & civil manner; I should also only push my ideas when it’s appropriate. My recent ban: Recently banned from the server for “racism”. This is not about whether you agree with the ban or not. I was banned in the same wave which had the previous Mas removed. I do not think that him being removed proves I would be incapable of holding the position of Mas Amedda. I did not hold any leadership positions during the ban & also was merely RPing as a BH and do not think it should in anyway represent my Senator, Clone, or any other job. The ban was for racism and is in no way indicative of my leadership ability, creativity, or any other factor which may affect my ability to lead. If there are worries about me getting removed for doing something like this again. This was the first staff incident I’d had in months. I rarely ever have in game issues with staff members and so a removal with a similar situation is not a worry anyone should have. If anyone wishes for my stance on either of these addressed issues then I request you ask me privately. I will not be publicising my views on this application. And make sure to include reasoning for any +/-1 because criticism is more useful than reasonless support.
