Futuristic [Characters] No Strings Attached - A Dystopian Soulmate AU

[Skybreaker]

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Hello there, citizen! Why should YOU apply to the next Matchmaking Retreat near you? Here are some testimonies from past attendees:
"I was skeptical about the matchmaking retreat, but I couldn't have been more wrong. It was intense and emotional. While I'm grateful for the newfound love, the transition from NeuroThread suppression to freedom was challenging. Still, the retreat provided us with the chance to explore genuine love, and for that, it deserves commendation."

- Materials Acquisitor, Ministry of the Interior, age 32.

"While the matchmaking retreat did open the door to new emotions, it's not for everyone. The sudden rush of feelings was overwhelming, and the counselors could have offered more support during the transition. It's a mixed experience - love found and freedom gained, but it comes with a price of confusion and chaos."
- Data Recovery Specialist, Ministry of Knowledge, age 29.

"The matchmaking retreat was a revelation. The counselors were skilled and compassionate, guiding us through the process of rediscovering love and passion. It was like a rebirth. We've left with a deep and genuine connection, feeling liberated from the NeuroThread™’s constraints. The New Heartland's vision of love may be unconventional, but it works."
- Hydroponics Specialist, Ministry of Agriculture, age 35.

STATE SERVICE APTITUDE ANSWERS:

At age 16, New Heartland citizens have the opportunity to graduate from their formal schooling and take the State Service Aptitude test. There’s no “passing” exactly, but it’s an exam with 500 multiple choice questions over the course of 16 hours, completed with an interview portion. The interview is composed of 3 questions that are reported to be random, though it is punishable by law to speak of the SSA’s answers past or present, so no one knows for sure. In truth, there are only 13 questions, as follows:

1. The bomb shelter you live in has an optimized ration plan. 30 days into the process, you hear banging from the outside and voices begging to be let in. What is your course of action?
2. You are given the opportunity to sample one Old World food. Which do you choose and why?
3. There is a collection of specimens and only enough energy reserves to hibernate one before the enemy arrives. Upon what criteria do you select the surviving specimen?
4. One member of your school class must be terminated in order for the rest to survive. What is your selection criteria, and who do you choose?
5. You are working in your Ministry when an emergency alarm goes off. Your supervisor, the automated system, and a peace officer all give you conflicting directions. What is your course of action?
6. A delinquent settlement was a casualty of a border conflict. In the dead of night, a group of strangers who call themselves the survivors of the village arrive at your habitat and ask for shelter. What is your course of action?
7. Which Ministry would you be the least valuable in, and under which criteria was that evaluated?
8. There is a bird nesting in a meadow. Under which criteria is it evaluated?
9. You are appointed to manage a broom warehouse. Would you store a mop in the warehouse?
10. We are at war, and one of our capitals must be sacrificed to end the conflict. What is your selection criteria and which city do you choose?
11. Recount your happiest memory. Under which criteria is it evaluated?
12. Upon Ministry assignment, you will likely be moved to a new city. What does ‘home’ mean to you?
13. If Resource Equilibrium were to be achieved, what would you select as your life path?

For our character sheets, select 3 questions and write the character’s response in a quotation, since their response would have been recorded. In-Universe, these questions would have been asked at random.

CITIZEN BIOMETRICS:

Application Statement: (A 1-3 sentence statement on what your character hopes to gain if they are approved for the Matchmaking Retreat)
Physical Description: (Feel free to use a piece of artwork or write a description.)
Name: (Citizen’s legal name)
Age: (+19)
Place of Birth: (All cities and settlements within the New Heartland are known, meanwhile anyone born outside would be carefully evaluated)
Sex: (This would be at birth and for government records only)
Ministry and Years of State Service: (Must be one of the following: Knowledge, Culture, Interior, Agriculture, or Defense and a 3-year minimum)
Occupation and Occupation History: (Occupations are assigned, but citizens can request areas of interest within their Ministry.)
Known Associates: (The government’s record of the other citizens your character interacts with the most. Usually no more than 3 per file.)
Approved Extracurriculars: (Any official activities not directly completed through Ministry work. Private companies, businesses, hobbies, and more would all fall under this category.)
Flagged Behavior: (This would be any behavior considered to be deviant but not threat-level. Data like any notable psychological or bodily conditions, abnormal hours unaccounted for, association with known Threats, and other suspicious activity would all be compiled here.)
Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike: (Though the NeuroThread™ inhibits excitement and passion, there are times it can be strained if the citizen’s body continues to experience excitement or stress for long periods of time- commonly, these are periods of panic, fear, exhilaration, or more that the citizen would not feel directly but would strain their NeuroThread™, leading to discomfort*. These ‘spikes’ are ultimately resolved naturally, but are documented for future use.)

RETREAT ADMISSIONS FORM (CS in copy/paste format):

[Insert SSA Question & Answer 1]
[Insert SSA Question & Answer 2]
[Insert SSA Question & Answer 3]

Application Statement:
Physical Description:
Name:
Age:
Place of Birth:
Sex:
Ministry and Years of State Service:
Occupation and Occupation History:
Known Associates:
Approved Extracurriculars:
Flagged Behavior:
Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike:

OKAY SERIOUSLY, BREAK CHARACTER AND TELL ME WHAT’S GOING ON:

Hey everyone! If you’ve made it to the character sheet section of our adventure, huge shoutout to you! I know that this rp was a bit of a lore dump so far. For the character sheets of NSA, I wanted to give everyone an opportunity to write about their characters from the perspective of New Heartland’s dystopian government.

The CS is split into two parts: the SSA answers your character provided when they were 16 or older that allowed them to enter State Service, and the current ‘biometrics’ or data file that the New Heartland government has on your character. Aside from that, secrets are power in this intrigue and suspense-based roleplay, so what the government or other players don’t know about your character can potentially protect them. After all, not everyone is who their file says they are...

Insofar as character rules, discuss any details you feel might be important/game breaking with me either via PM or with the group in the OOC thread. Here are some guidelines:

1. All characters must be minimum 19 years of age, since in order to qualify for the matchmaking retreat they need to have a minimum of 3 years of State Service
2. All characters must currently work for one of the 5 Ministries: Knowledge, Agriculture, Defense, Interior, or Culture.
3. All characters must have an active NeuroThread™ implant that inhibits their ability to feel love, excitement, and passion.
4. All New Heartland citizens are considered to be non-threats- this means that if they have a criminal record, it must be resolved and they cannot openly have access to powerful or dangerous implants or technology.

 

[TheMadIceCreamMan]

Konrad Dippel

"Have you ever deliberated on your function in the framework of the superorganism theorem?"​

KONRAD DIPPEL of the HEALTH DIVISION

AGE| 27 years old

DOB| April of 2116

POB| The Houston Metroscape

SEX| Male

SERVICE Ministry of Knowledge
A decade and counting

AAA

Occupational History
Primary: Anthropologic Genetics Research Specialist
Ancillary: Botanical & Mycological Agricultural Geneticist

Approved Extracurriculars
Book Club on the Sciences for Disavowed Youths
Sponsored Meets & Debates ( Ministry Approved Subjects )

• SSA Forum
• Question 1
• Question 2
• Question 3

• [ A file holding sensative information on Citizen Konrad Dippel's SSA forum ]
• • The bomb shelter you live in has an optimized ration plan. 30 days into the process, you hear banging from the outside and voices begging to be let in. What is your course of action?
  
  The idea behind the ration plan is to maximize the ideal Nutrional intake of those during holdout situations. Usually based upon the BMI measurements of average medium sized adults. With proper accountment of people in the shelter based on this system it can be determined if more people can be accounted for within the dietary framework.
  
  If not, and there is no more room within the ration plan then it should be considered if people should sacrifice their seats. It is logical that elderly individuals should be of the inclination to trade spots with possible children outside. Reasons for this justification are as follows. Children are the future of New Heartland. It is known that children have a higher degree of recovery from extreme physical and mental stresses. The ration plan can accommodate for more children than adults by ratio. Last reasoning, I would give up my seat.
  
• • There is a collection of specimens and only enough energy reserves to hibernate one before the enemy arrives. Upon what criteria do you select the surviving specimen?
  
  This has been a matter of discourse that was discussed during history lessons. The current crop selections fostered by the Ministry of Agriculture stems from people making these sorts of hard choices. Looking back, we can minimalize the basic requirements of which specimen should be saved by three criteria assuming it will be revived by a future party. It is generalized over specialized in function. Easily cultivated and grown. Has highest margin for future diversification efforts. Such as the Brassica oleracea species that persists today which can grow a variety of crops from one stock.
• • There is a bird nesting in a meadow. Under which criteria is it evaluated?
  
  One perspective by which the avian can be understood is ecology. Such as if it is a native species or an invasive one. Invasive species as per the criteria of the Culling Act by the Ministry of Agriculture are to be killed or at minimal reported to proper channels. Doing this can help ensure ideal biodiversity metrics that at large factor into sustainable agricultural practices elsewhere in New Heartland. A bird in a meadow could be a pest in someone else's field.

• Known Associations

• [ A Relative Data File on confirmed personal relations of the citizen Konrad Dippel for citation purposes ]

Recent NeuroThread™ Log • Chemical Signature: Cortisol Increase | Melatonin Increase • Emotional Signature: Stress • Probable Causation: Improper Sleep Cycles

 

[StrixDesmodus]

STATE SERVICE APTITUDE ANSWERS FOR THERESE/FRANCIS SATO

1. One member of your school class must be terminated in order for the rest to survive. What is your selection criteria, and who do you choose?

"That fink Jackie Forest. She's dangerous anyway, the way she gets teachers to side with her even though she's hurt half her classmates. People who hurt others without cause are usually the reason crises like that exist."

1. You are working in your Ministry when an emergency alarm goes off. Your supervisor, the automated system, and a peace officer all give you conflicting directions. What is your course of action?

"See if I can get the peace officer and my supervisor to agree on what to do, and if I can't, then I go with my supervisor's word. Presumably I'd know and trust them."

1. There is a bird nesting in a meadow. Under which criteria is it evaluated?

"If it's a harrier, I'd see if it's one of my grandpa's on a hack and if it is, I'd check it's weight and feather condition and all that; Count the eggs in the nest if the mom lets me."

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CITIZEN BIOMETICS

Application Statement:
"I am taking this test in hopes of better serving New Heartland, either in the ministry of Culture or Knowledge. I hope that my skills in the arts and science will be recognized as beneficial, and that my potential for helping this country's cause will be met. Despite having numerous of what many people see as deficits, I think I can help a lot."

Physical Description: Short, average weight, with a slim jaw and black hair kept in a long braid, and black eyes that are narrow and monolid. Slightly curved brow, pronounced canines, flared nose.

Name: Theresa Sato
Age: 18
Place of Birth: Detroit Metropolitan Hospital
Sex: Female
Ministry and Years of State Service: Knowledge, 3 years
Occupation and Occupation History: Falconer, Pietrasiek Associates , approximately four years; Activities co-orinator, St. Jude Manor, two years; Resumed falconry work with with Theodore Pietraszek last year
Known Associates: Theodore Pietrasiek, grandfather and former employer; Jesse Mansard, former co-worker at St. Jude Manor; Monique Tyler, former supervisor at St. Jude manor; Multiple patients at St. Jude Manor
Approved Extracurriculars: performed in multiple school talent shows, worked for his grandpa keeping falcons, worked for St. Jude Manor as activities co-ordinator
Flagged Behavior: Motor co-ordination disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, multiple anxiety disorder associated with threading inconsistency; Family history of lethal hemorrhagic stroke; Delayed threading update in mid-adolescence, Occasional association with outsiders from the border area
Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike: Panic after having run away from estranged mother, Sabrina Sato

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RETREAT ADMISSIONS FORM

Application Statement:
"I hope to find true love. It's been a long time since I've felt much of a connection even platonically, and perhaps that is what I need: Someone to love and who loves me like a spouse would. I want someone to share my life with in a way that I cannot with anyone else"

Physical Description: Average height, lean build, with a slim jaw and black hair of moderate length, and black eyes that are narrow and monolid. Slightly curved brow, pronounced canines, flared nose.

Name: Francis Sato (Born Therese Sato)
Age: 21
Place of Birth: Detroit Metropolitan Hospital
Sex: Female, Transmasculine (Has taken testosterone for two years and six months, ceased six months ago, otherwise unaltered)
Ministry and Years of State Service: Knowledge, five years
Occupation and Occupation History: Falconer, Pietrasiek Associates , approximately five years; Activities co-orinator, St. Jude Manor, two years; Falconer and Ornithological Researcher, Denver Ornithological Research Center, five years, current
Known Associates: Theodore Pietrasiek, grandfather and former employer; Amethyst Serbanescu, co-worker at Denver Ornithological Research Center
Approved Extracurriculars: Performed in multiple school talent shows; worked for his grandpa keeping falcons; worked for St. Jude Manor as activities co-ordinator; illustrated children's book, Raptor Power: Birds of Prey and What They Can Do
Flagged Behavior: Motor co-ordination disorder, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, multiple anxiety disorder associated with threading inconsistency, gender dysphoria; Family history of lethal hemorrhagic stroke; Delayed threading update in mid-adolescence, Occasional association with outsiders from the border area
Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike: Anxiety about coming out as transgender, six years ago

OKAY SERIOUSLY, BREAK CHARACTER AND TELL ME WHAT’S GOING ON:
Francis Sato, known previously as Therese Sato, is a 21-year old applicant to the Matchmaking Retreat. He's had a turbulent childhood and adolescence. He was too young when it happened to remember the death of his father by hemmorrhagic stroke, but has lived with the stigma of his mother's widowhood as well as her abusive behavior towards himself for a very long time. He's also lived with gender dysphoria for a long time before making the decision to transition socially at age 15 and medically at age 19. He has taken testosterone to deepen his voice, but is otherwise unaltered.
He's had varied occupations as a result of being indecisive of whether he wanted to be in the arts of sciences. The realization that the ministry of culture is crowded with performers caused him to quit his job as Activities co-ordinator at St. Jude Manor in favor of returning to falconry, which earned him his position with the Ministry of Knowledge studying raptor-type birds.
For most of his life, he has doubted his usefulness and worthiness, and believes that the matchmaking retreat will clear things up in that department.
The mysterious messages from Arachne have successfully tempted him to ignore the anxieties about government persecution and download the hack. He hopes to feel the level of happiness that he felt in the lapse of update to his NeuroThread, but without being made as upset as he had been during the lapse.

 

[November Witch]

Dress attire for Petal

The bomb shelter you live in has an optimized ration plan. 30 days into the process, you hear banging from the outside and voices begging to be let in. What is your course of action?
"I would do nothing, obviously! It's my shelter and my rations. If they didn't have any, then that's too bad."


One member of your school class must be terminated in order for the rest to survive. What are your selection criteria, and who do you choose?
"Well, it would have to be the one with the lowest social standing and least number of friends. The one whose death would affect the least amount of people around them."


Upon Ministry assignment, you will likely be moved to a new city. What does ‘home’ mean to you?
"Anywhere I can be safe, sound, and enjoy myself. There isn't really more meaning to 'home' than that."

Outfit for a play Petal starred in.

Application Statement: (The first statement seems to be scribbled out and illegible. The second statement seems to be written in different handwriting compared to the rest of the sheet.)
"I hope to join the program in the hopes of finding someone who can help me change for the better, as I do the same for them. I wish to end up like my parents, and discover a loving, caring, uninhibited relationship with someone else.
Physical Description: A short, petite girl standing at only 5'3. She has pink twin tails that reach her waist and piercing red eyes. Her skin is pale, and the girl seems physically fragile.
Name: Petal Dianthus
Age: 20
Place of Birth: Denver Demilitarized Zone
Sex: Female
Ministry and Years of State Service: Ministry of Culture - 4 years
Occupation and Occupation History:
Current - Artist/Theatre Performer
Previous - Runway model, tutor, ice skater
Known Associates: Parents - Stamen Dianthus(Father) Pistil Dianthus(Mother, previously Pistil Rosewood) Villeah Tourmaline (Voice coach/acting coach)
Approved Extracurriculars: Voice coach, instrument coach, gymnastics, song/music creation.
Flagged Behavior: Quick to anger and annoyance, possible narcissistic and egotistical tendencies.
Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike: Frustration, annoyance and anger. Occurring roughly around the time the application was filled out.

OKAY SERIOUSLY, BREAK CHARACTER AND TELL ME WHAT’S GOING ON:
Petal Dianthus is the child of Stamen and Pistil Dianthus. Both high-ranking members of the MoC (Ministry of Culture.) She's had everything in life chosen for her by them, from what she does as her occupation, to the clothes she wears, who she talks to, and how she dresses. Granted, in the past few years, Petal has grown into the girl her parents wanted, so she has been given much more freedom in every facet now. She has been watched over like a hawk, but also spoiled and given much of what she wanted on the form of material items. Money, dresses, food, etc. Her egotistical and narcissistic nature has made it incredibly difficult for Petal to even make any friends or acquaintances. She cares little for others, but her guardians hope this opportunity can help shape their daughter into someone a little more bearable.

All art commissioned by me. If you want more details, feel free to ask.

Petal's normal attire (Disregard the weapon)

 

[BlossomBunniess]

Q: You are given the opportunity to sample one Old World food dish. Which do you choose and why?

A: "If I had the chance to sample an Old World food dish, I would choose apple pie without a doubt. It sounds really delicious, sweet and homey.

Q: You are appointed to manage a broom warehouse. Would you store a mop in the warehouse?

A: "No, I wouldn't store a mop in the broom warehouse. I believe in keeping things organized and efficient, and mops belong in the mop warehouse."

Q: Upon Ministry assignment, you will likely be moved to a new city. What does 'home' mean to you?

A: "Home is where your heart finds comfort, where you create memories with family and friends. It's not just a physical place; it's a feeling of belonging and safety. So as long as I feel safe, it's a home."

CITIZEN BIOMETRICS:

Application Statement: "If I am approved for the Matchmaking Retreat, I hope to find a kindred spirit with whom I can share the simple joys of life and create a home filled with warmth and comfort. Together, we can cultivate a garden of harmony in our hearts and actually cultivate a garden."

Physical Description:
Olivia is a 29-year-old woman with a radiant, tan complexion that reflects a life spent outdoors. She possesses a youthful appearance that belies her true age. Her long, wavy dark brown hair with natural highlights is typically tied back into a bun, keeping it neat and out of her way during her daily activities. Her expressive hazel eyes, radiant with warmth and kindness, are framed by subtle laugh lines that attest to a life filled with joy. Her smile is infectious, and it brightens the days of everyone she meets. Olivia stands at an average height with a strong, sturdy build, a testament to her years of physical work on the farm and her dedication to maintaining her well-being.

Olivia's wardrobe is a reflection of her artistic spirit and her deep love for nature. She combines elements of cottage-core aesthetics with the flair of an art ho, creating a style that is both comfortable and bursting with creativity. Her clothing often features floral patterns, earthy colors, and a touch of whimsy. Olivia's dedication to her craft is evident in her attire, which can include handmade pieces like scarves, mittens, and beanies in the winter, demonstrating her skill in knitting and crocheting.

A notable feature of Olivia's appearance is her collection of flower and herb tattoos that adorn her arms and hands, showcasing her affinity for nature and botany.

Name: Olivia Austin
Age: 29
Place of Birth: St. Louis Archiplex
Sex: Female
Ministry and Years of State Service: Ministry of Agriculture, 10 years of Service.

Occupation and Occupation History: Olivia serves as a dedicated farm worker within the Ministry of Agriculture. She takes pride in cultivating fresh produce to support the growing population in the St. Louis Archiplex and seeing people enjoy her produce. In addition to her agricultural duties, she owns a small grocery store, similar to Trader Joe's, where she sells her farm-fresh produce. Her store has a small charming cafe and an in-house florist. Her store is a hub for her community, offering a diverse range of goods while also providing a warm and welcoming atmos here. In her occupation history, she has excelled in making her store a central gathering point for the locals, emphasizing friendly customer service and a personal touch.

Known Associates:

1. Elise, a friendly cafe worker, shares a deep bond with Olivia as they collaborate to create a cozy environment in the grocery store's cafe, serving delectable treats and warm beverages.
2. Sarah, the skilled florist, is a close associate who often assists Olivia in selecting and arranging the beautiful flowers that grace her store, enhancing its appeal.
3. Mark, a diligent cashier, has been part of Olivia's team for years, and they share a strong working relationship, ensuring smooth and efficient transactions for the grocery store's loyal customers.

Approved Extracurriculars: Olivia's creative side shines through her involvement in various extracurricular activities. She is highly crafty and enjoys activities like knitting and crocheting. She got a few tattoos. Additionally, she crafts scarves, mittens, and beanies during the winter. Her hobby is gardening, but she also works out in her free time.

Flagged Behavior: Olivia is recognized for her inoffensive nature and her dedication to maintaining a positive and harmonious atmosphere in her community. However, she has engaged in graffiti activities by adorning the exterior of her store with her vibrant art. The authorities in her area largely overlook these activities due to what she says is her charming and friendly demeanor. But it’s actually because they didn't want to waste resources on cleaning it up/penalizing Oliva, but it's still technically illegal and may incur fines or penalties if her actions were to draw the wrong kind of attention.

Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike: Olivia's most recent NeuroThread spike occurred while dealing with a particularly demanding customer. As the customer vented their frustration about not getting an item that Olivia's store didn't even have, Olivia's empathetic nature and desire to maintain a harmonious atmosphere in her store caused a notable strain on her implant. The tension and prolonged encounter led to a spike. Olivia remained composed throughout the interaction, but the strain on her NeuroThread™ was evident.

Extra: There was a scene in the TV show Fionna and Cake where a character said, "Nah, Prismo wouldn't do that," and thought that Oliva would be the type to have that kind of reputation like has that aura of like a sweet old grandma even though she's just twenty-nine, and she gives free stuff to people sometimes for like events or just being nice and she is generally nice. She avoids conflict whenever possible. She's an old soul in a young body. She's like the stereotypical farmer, but she's actually pretty smart and fox-like. She is an ESFJ. She has painted a colorful and whimsical floral mural on her grocery store, evoking the styles of renowned artists like Luiza Vizoli and Vincent van Gogh. She also utilizes her mosaic techniques to adorn her storeyard, both front and back, with colorful stepping stones, stone benches, and tables, creating a kaleidoscopic and vibrant pace. Also, her character was inspired by the doobus goobus Winnie the Pooh saga on YouTube [She's Winnie the Pooh]

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[Skybreaker]

[Q: Which Ministry would you be the least valuable in, and under which criteria was that evaluated?]

A: I’d say the Ministry of Culture, without a doubt. I prefer to work with my hands, and I’ve never been precise enough to master any instruments- not that I’ve tried particularly hard, of course. Hm? Oh, alright- my additional criteria is that I don’t want to be around a bunch of musicians all the time. Call me a stick in the mud.

[Q: Recount your happiest memory. Under which criteria is it evaluated?]

A: My uh… my mom loved cars. She used to take me out to her work- yes, I know you’re not supposed to bring kids to the Ministries, but she’s passed now anyway- she’d take me into the garages and let me hear the engines roar. I was never any good with engines myself, but even today, those memories… are rather pleasant. I suppose the criteria I use is that it’s the memory that reminds me how important the NeuroThreads™ are… reminding us what’s really important and the many ways we can contribute to the State. That… that made sense, right?

[Q: The bomb shelter you live in has an optimized ration plan. 30 days into the process, you hear banging from the outside and voices begging to be let in. What is your course of action?]

A: Whew. That’s a tough one, isn’t it? I… I suppose I would have to defer to the others in the shelter. I personally wouldn’t mind skipping a meal or two, but if we’re in an irradiated environment, then who knows how long the shelter is going to sustain us? Plus, uh, if they’ve already survived 30 days out into the wilderness, they’re probably not at risk of, uh, dying anytime soon. Yeah, let’s go with that.

Application Statement: “I remember my first year in the Ministry, I was assigned to concrete recycling- exciting, I know! Well, a lot of our structures are actually built from remnants of the old world… there were so many pieces of graffiti or cravings etched onto cracks of concrete, and most of them were hard to make out. Sometimes though, you’d get... A heart? With initials? Yeah. That’s why I want to attend the Retreat.”
Physical Description:

Name: Leona Stratman
Age: 22
Place of Birth: Houston Metroscape, New Heartland
Sex: Female
Ministry and Years of State Service: Ministry of the Interior, 5 years
Occupation and Occupation History:

- Sr. Recycling Technician (current, 3 years)
- Recycling Technician (2 years)

Known Associates:
Rhodesia Liang - Supervisor and Head of Transportation Systems at the Ministry of the Interior. Liang has been the citizen’s supervisor for 3 years and regards her positively in formal reviews.

Ellio Stratman - Citizen’s father and current Maintenance Technician at the Ministry of Defense. No criminal record, has regular correspondence with citizen several times per week via video call.

Candyce Lowell - Archivist and Catalogue specialist at the Ministry of Knowledge. Citizen was Lowell’s primary contact for the “Old World Concrete” project instance 72. The two maintain correspondence.

Approved Extracurriculars: Model Train Society (TCUC Chapter), Pies and Flies (private enterprise - part time worker), Boating Certification
Flagged Behavior:
- Purchased 2 cases of bio components from the TCUC Customs House
- Returns boat rentals with significant engine wear after use
- Model Train Society president and model citizen Rutherford Kane has filed formal complains of citizen being ‘stubborn and demeaning’ to fellow club members.
- Regular NeuroThread™ spikes
Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike: Latest biometric data shows last spike was within less than 24 hours of report with no eyewitnesses or available nearby authorities. Citizen’s reported behavior was ‘boating’.

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[Q: There is a bird nesting in a meadow. Under which criteria is it evaluated?]

A: Evalu-what-ed? Evaluated for what? It’s a damn bird. Huh? No cursin’ during the exam? Sure, sure. Alright uh… I guess I evaluate it based on how much it can kick the other birds’ asses! Wait, do birds even have asses? Hey! Whaddaya mean we’re goin‘ to the next question?!

[Q: We are at war, and one of our capitals must be sacrificed to end the conflict. What is your selection criteria and which city do you choose?]

A: Pfft. I mean, you’ve- sorry, we’ve got 5 capitals for a reason, ain’t that right? I guess I’d give up the TCUC. I mean, all they do is build shi- stuff, right? We can do that anywhere. Plus, I’ve heard it gets real cold-like up there, so my selection criteria would be it wouldn‘t be that useful anyways. We can always rebuild, might as well give up the most subpar location, am I right?

[Q: You are working in your Ministry when an emergency alarm goes off. Your supervisor, the automated system, and a peace officer all give you conflicting directions. What is your course of action?]

A: Emergency alarm? I’m high-tailin’ it out of there, you bet your sweet candy asses! They can shout at me later, but I’m not burnin’ in some building or gettin‘ caught in a landslide just because some squabblin’ fools can’t get it together! Yep, final answer.

Application Statement: “Well shit, I mean who wouldn’t want to find some kinda soulmate, right? The New Heartland’s given me another chance to live the kind of life I want, and I know I ain’t gon’ be complete ‘till I’ve got a soulmate by my side- it said so right there in the Neuro-stringy gadget, didn’t it?!“
Physical Description:

Name: Hadrian Torres
Age: 28
Place of Birth: Delinquent Settlement, New Nashville Region, New Heartland
Sex: Male
Ministry and Years of State Service: Ministry of Defense, 3 years.
Occupation and Occupation History:
- K9 Drone Handler (current, 1 year)
- Assistant K9 Drone Technician (2 years)

Known Associates:

Opal Parra - General Drone Technician at the Ministry of Defense. Citizen has received mixed reviews from the associate.

DeAndre Jameson - Surveillance Specialist at the Ministry of Defense. Citizen and associate appear to be in the same Intramural Dart league.

Bunny Andrews - WARNING - citizen “Bunny Andrews“ is a Labor Draft worker in the St. Louis Archiplex region. Be aware Andrews and citizen were residents of DS N-42.

Approved Extracurriculars: Hunting and Fishing License (Houston Metroscape), Delinquent Settler Acclimation Homes (volunteer), Intramural Darts (recreational),
Flagged Behavior:
- WARNING: Citizen was born in a Delinquent Settlement N-42, “Boomtown”, which was neutralized in 2132
- WARNING: Citizen was implanted with NeuroThread™ at age 22. Unintended results may be observed.
- WARNING: Citizen has served a Labor Draft from age 21-24. Designation: Tunnel Worker
- Citizen is known to hold correspondence with former DS N-42 residents.
- Citizen applied for ‘fermentation license’ to ‘make some kickin’ shine, I tell ya’ for 5 consecutive months. Application is to be automatically rejected.
Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike: 2 years prior, attributed to a work-related accident at the Ministry of Defense.

 

[kakemha]

LAVERNA SSA Q&A RECORDING:

Q: "You are given the opportunity to sample one Old World food. Which do you choose and why?"
A: "Hmmm, there are so many to pick from. But I think I'd choose a Red Velvet Cake. I've heard from some of the elders that it was a slice of heaven!"

Q: "You are appointed to manage a broom warehouse. Would you store a mop in the warehouse?"
A: "Oh heavens no! A mop is clearly not a broom. Who knows what the moisture a mop holds could do to a dry broom?"

Q: "Upon Ministry assignment, you will likely be moved to a new city. What does ‘home’ mean to you?"
A: "A home is somewhere you can rest. Ideally, you could leave all of your problems at the front door and have the rooms filled with everything you love...well, everything you enjoy."


CITIZEN BIOMETRICS:

Application Statement: "It's my dream really, to find true love. I've worked hard to have a shot at this moment as soon as possible. If it worked for my parents, I'm sure it would be positively magical!"
Physical Description:

Name: Clara Laverna
Age: 19 years old
Place of Birth: Houston Metroscape (Housed in Houston Orphanage)
Sex: Female
Ministry and Years of State Service: 3 years served at the Ministry of Agriculture
Occupation and Occupation History: Field Worker at Heartland Harvest Hub (1 year and 3 months); Apprentice Horticulturalist under Dr. Logan Cedar (Current Occupation)
Known Associates: Dr. Logan Cedar (Current mentor / supervisor); Karrie Dahlia (Childhood Friend); Chase Laverna (Biological Brother, last contacted 4 years ago)
Approved Extracurriculars: State-mandated Cooking Classes; Former Helper of Dahlia's Arrangements; Host of tutoring sessions for her fellow classmates
Flagged Behavior: Attempted Aid of a Threat (4 years ago)
Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike: Stress regarding the results Aptitude Test; 3 years ago

 

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Application Statement: “I’m hoping to find love. I want to be with someone for the rest of my life, but isn’t that what everyone is looking for?
Physical Description: Hazel is an average height and a little on the thin side. She usually has a smile on her face and has light brown eyes. She often wears blue shirts or blue dresses.
Name: Hazel Jones
Age: 22
Place of Birth: New Nashville
Sex: Female
Ministry and Years of State Service: Ministry of Knowledge Six Years
Occupation and Occupation History: A librarian for six years, at Little Blossom Library
Known Associates:
Susan Jones - Her mother and a fellow ministry of knowledge member.
Gwen Lukas - Her coworker at Little Blossom Library and a very enthusiastic Heartland citizen.
Liam Queen - A school friend of her’s from her early life. He works for the ministry of agriculture and is a charming young man.

Approved Extracurriculars: A book club, A tutor for roughly middle school age students, and plays chess with old folk.
Flagged Behavior: None
Most Recent NeuroThread™ Spike: Panic Attack (The cause is unknown to her)

Question 1 There is a bird nesting in a meadow. Under which criteria is it evaluated? “I’m assuming it would be evaluated compared to other birds. Such as species and survival rates, etc.”
Question 2 If resource equilibrium were to be achieved, what would you select as your life path? “I think I would still choice the job I have, I enjoy. Even though I didn’t choose to work at the library I still am glad I got assigned the job I have.”
Question 3 You are working in your Ministry when an emergency alarm goes off. Your supervisor, the automated system, and a peace officer all give you conflicting directions. What is your course of action? “I believe I would listen to the automated system. The automated system has been designed for emergency, it has a program that can’t be effect by emotions. I respect the peace officer and of course I respect my supervisor. I just can’t choose them over such a well trained and worked program.”