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	Novaris is a competitor to [[Weston-Yamada]]. Their main product is the '''Average Joe''', A simple, in design and function, synthetic humanoid that is relatively low cost compared to [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. They are commonly used in industry work, as their appearance is fairly uncanny and unsettling to the average person.		'''Novaris''' is a competitor to [[Weston-Yamada]]. Their main product is the '''[[Novaris Industries#Average Joe\|Average Joe]]''', A simple, in design and function, synthetic humanoid that is relatively low cost compared to [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. They are commonly used in industry work, as their appearance is fairly uncanny and unsettling to the average person.

	With a plain, featureless face molded from dull, off-white polymer, the Average Joe lacks the expressive detail of high-end [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. Its eyes, simple glowing orbs set into shallow sockets, seem to watch without truly ''seeing''. Interactions feel awkward and unnatural.		With a plain, featureless face molded from dull, off-white polymer, the [[Novaris Industries#Average Joe\|Average Joe]] lacks the expressive detail of high-end [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. Its eyes, simple glowing orbs set into shallow sockets, seem to watch without truly ''seeing''. Interactions feel awkward and unnatural.

	While highly effective in industrial roles, the Average Joe’s presence in society is often described as discomforting, like a mannequin that moves just a little too smoothly, or a person wearing a mask that doesn’t quite fit. Workers tolerate them because they’re practical, but few would ever call them comforting.

	~~== Average Joe ==~~
	~~<center>[[File:Average_Joe.png\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]You are a cheap synthetic developed by [[Novaris Industries]]~~.

			While highly effective in industrial roles, the [[Novaris Industries#Average Joe\|Average Joe]]’s presence in society is often described as discomforting, like a mannequin that moves just a little too smoothly, or a person wearing a mask that doesn’t quite fit. Workers tolerate them because they’re practical, but few would ever call them comforting.

			== History ==
			'''Novaris''' was initially two separate corporations, an artificial intelligence company formed by '''Theseus Starbane''', originating from the [[Species#Moth\|Moth homeworld of Lampérthgyula]], and a low-cost, high-affordability Tech corporation created by Business Magnate '''Erik Wiessman'''. As both respective groups made contact, the two businessmen would quickly become acquainted during trade-shows. Eventually, as [[Weston-Yamada]] gained power in the technological sectors, threatening both their portfolios, the two would eventually agree to a merger, in order to protect their brand and wealth, becoming one of the first corporations to have origins from two different species. Following the merger, '''Novaris''' would establish their trade portfolio, creating a wide range of cheap technological goods which would prove affordable and efficient, including the [[Novaris Industries#Average Joe\|Average Joes]], which would become one of their staple products. Despite the focus on cheap items, Novaris would still develop '''Artificial Intelligence Mainframes''' rivalling that of [[Weston-Yamada]], eventually '''HERMES'''.

			== Operations & Products ==
			Beyond the Artificial Intelligences, '''Novaris''' produces a wide variety of other products, including Cash Registers, Utility Uniforms, as well as manufacturing and Robotic systems. Recently, '''Novaris''' has begun investing in the creation of utilitarian space stations, such as refineries, cargo depots, and asteroid mining bases. These stations are often cramped, dirty, and unsafe, but they provide '''Novaris''' with an easy route to expansion and profit; due to this refocus, '''Novaris''' operates little to no planetside colonies. '''HERMES''', their staple AI Mainframe, was originally designed for these stations. '''Novaris''' also operates their own security force; however, they are nowhere near the size of [[Weston-Yamada#Security Division\|Weston-Yamada’s PMCs]], and are far less armed, being more similar to mall-cops then Paramilitary assets.

			== Average Joe ==
			<center>[[File:Average_Joe.png\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]<br />
	You are an extension of the [[Weston-Yamada#ARES\|ARES]] Core, and as such you are incapable of individuality. You are restricted to your voice lines and are not capable of talking outside of that. Average Joes should play a minor role and players should not attempt to do anything remarkable during a round.		You are an extension of the [[Weston-Yamada#ARES\|ARES]] Core, and as such you are incapable of individuality. You are restricted to your voice lines and are not capable of talking outside of that. Average Joes should play a minor role and players should not attempt to do anything remarkable during a round.

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	You are an extension of the ARES Core, and as such you are incapable of individuality. You are restricted to your voice lines and are not capable of talking outside of that. Average Joes should play a minor role and players should not attempt to do anything remarkable during a round.

	As an Average Joe, you are a biomechanical humanoid designed to resemble a human in a basic way. Compared to your more [[Weston-Yamada#Synthetics\|sophisticated successors]], you are a much simpler and less advanced model. You are bound to the AI core of the ship you operate on, ARES of the UNS Almayer, and your ability to address challenges is quite rudimentary, barely adequate for simple manual tasks and basic upkeep duties. Average Joes lack individuality, personal opinions, or distinct perspectives that would differentiate one from another.</center>
			You are an extension of the [[Weston-Yamada#ARES\|ARES]] Core, and as such you are incapable of individuality. You are restricted to your voice lines and are not capable of talking outside of that. Average Joes should play a minor role and players should not attempt to do anything remarkable during a round.

			As an Average Joe, you are a biomechanical humanoid designed to resemble a human in a basic way. Compared to your more [[Weston-Yamada#Synthetics\|sophisticated successors]], you are a much simpler and less advanced model. You are bound to the AI core of the ship you operate on, [[Weston-Yamada#ARES\|ARES]] of the UNS Almayer, and your ability to address challenges is quite rudimentary, barely adequate for simple manual tasks and basic upkeep duties. Average Joes lack individuality, personal opinions, or distinct perspectives that would differentiate one from another.</center>

	=== Programming ===		=== Programming ===
	An Average Joe faces significant limitations in the tasks it can undertake, both from a roleplay and functional perspective. An Average Joe is tasked with aiding in straightforward manual labor activities, such as transporting heavy items, unconscious or deceased individuals, or other remains to designated locations, along with similar elementary duties. Average Joes are capable of handling basic engineering jobs, though these should be confined to simple maintenance efforts like fixing minor damage on the Almayer.		An Average Joe faces significant limitations in the tasks it can undertake, both from a roleplay and functional perspective. An Average Joe is tasked with aiding in straightforward manual labor activities, such as transporting heavy items, unconscious or deceased individuals, or other remains to designated locations, along with similar elementary duties. Average Joes are capable of handling basic engineering jobs, though these should be confined to simple maintenance efforts like fixing minor damage on the Almayer.

	Average Joes prioritize commands from ARES over those from any human authority. Should a conflict arise between instructions, directives from ARES will supersede those from the acting Commanding Officer or any other person. Under normal circumstances, no such conflicts are assumed to exist.		Average Joes prioritize commands from [[Weston-Yamada#ARES\|ARES]] over those from any human authority. Should a conflict arise between instructions, directives from [[Weston-Yamada#ARES\|ARES]] will supersede those from the acting Commanding Officer or any other person. Under normal circumstances, no such conflicts are assumed to exist.

	=== Regulations ===		=== Regulations ===
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	Average Joes are prohibited from engaging in any activities that would notably alter the course of a round or have a substantial effect on it. They are not permitted to carry out specialized duties such as medical work, requisitions, command responsibilities, or defensive engineering tasks. However, an Average Joe may ask a human to handle these responsibilities.		Average Joes are prohibited from engaging in any activities that would notably alter the course of a round or have a substantial effect on it. They are not permitted to carry out specialized duties such as medical work, requisitions, command responsibilities, or defensive engineering tasks. However, an Average Joe may ask a human to handle these responsibilities.

	Average Joes should not talk to each other outside of the '''HERMES''' Link. (This is their private radio channel between Average Joes and ~~ARES.)~~		Average Joes should not talk to each other outside of the '''HERMES''' Link. (This is their private radio channel between Average Joes and [[Weston-Yamada#ARES\|ARES]].)

	~~Average Joes lack individuality or autonomy, functioning solely as extensions of ARES. They are not allowed to depart from the Almayer or display any unique character traits.~~

	Average Joes possess no instinct for self-preservation. They will almost never retaliate to protect themselves and will only engage another entity in extremely specific circumstances (i.e, removing hostiles from the ARES core). While they may try to steer clear of dangers and are encouraged to report any damage sustained, an Average Joe will not take action to shield another being from harm beyond notifying others of the situation (e.g., alerting the MPs if Marines are in conflict or informing Medical if a Marine is injured or deceased).

	~~== ARES ==~~
	~~<center>~~
	~~[[File:ARES_v3.2_gif.gif\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]~~
	~~</center><center>'''Artificial Risk Evaluation System'''</center>The '''Artificial Risk Evaluation System''', more commonly referred to by its acronym '''ARES''', is a~~ [[Weston-Yamada]] ARES~~-series artificial intelligence computer mainframe installed on the '''UNS Almayer'''.~~ ARES ~~was the central artificial intelligence that monitored and provided guidance for all the [[Novaris Industries\|Novaris~~]] ~~Average Joe synthetics on '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES also oversaw all communications on the ship and controlled its communications array as well as most if not all of the ship's systems.~~

	~~=== History ===~~
	Following several devastating Xenonid outbreaks on a remote space station, Weston Yamada acquired the HERMES AI mainframe from Novaris Industries in an effort to improve containment protocols and ensure better synthetic oversight. HERMES had originally been designed as a station management system, However, its core programming was later repurposed as the foundation for the Artificial Risk Evaluation System, Despite extensive modifications, remnants of HERMES's original subroutines persist within ARES, leading the ship's Average Joe synthetics to still recognize and respond to legacy HERMES protocols. ~~This integration allowed for a smoother transition between systems while preserving the AI’s ability to manage both routine functions and emergency scenarios efficiently.~~

	ARES was installed aboard the Almayer during its construction and has been in service ever since. It resides within a highly fortified AI core, a restricted zone aboard the ship. This restriction is enforced by Military Police personnel and, if necessary, by Average Joes and ARES itself through the deployment of nerve gas and sentry machine guns.

	~~=== AI Core ===~~
	The AI Core is the location where the ARES AI mainframe is located. It's one of the most secure locations aboard the Almayer, Access to the AI core is strictly by appointment only. Unrestricted entry is granted only to Average Joes, AI Support Technicians, the ship’s Commanding Officer, the ship’s Synthetic(s)~~, and the Chief Engineer, who do not require prior authorization.~~

	~~The AI Core houses the ship's most critical systems and subsystems. Losing the AI core and the systems it controls could result in the loss of the ship itself~~, as ~~well as~~ the ~~loss of telecommunications, rendering radio headsets useless~~.		Average Joes lack individuality or autonomy, functioning solely as extensions of [[Weston-Yamada#ARES\|ARES]]. They are not allowed to depart from the Almayer or display any unique character traits.

	~~Violating the access restrictions~~ will ~~result~~ in ~~nearby Average Joes swarming~~ and ~~asking you~~ to ~~leave~~, ~~ignoring their warnings~~ will ~~result in them using force~~ to ~~remove you~~ from the ~~core~~.		Average Joes possess no instinct for self-preservation. They will almost never retaliate to protect themselves and will only engage another entity in extremely specific circumstances (i.e, removing hostiles from the [[Weston-Yamada#ARES\|ARES]] core). While they may try to steer clear of dangers and are encouraged to report any damage sustained, an Average Joe will not take action to shield another being from harm beyond notifying others of the situation (e.g., alerting the MPs if Marines are in conflict or informing Medical if a Marine is injured or deceased).

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	''At Novaris Industries, we believe that true innovation is built on a foundation of responsibility and progress. While the future holds limitless potential, we know that the key to unlocking it lies in improving the world we already live in. Novaris is dedicated to developing solutions that address today’s challenges and create tangible benefits for individuals, businesses, and communities alike. We understand that progress is not just about seeing what's possible, it's about making those possibilities real for everyone. At Novaris, we’re not just shaping the future, we’re building it, together. Join us on this journey, and let’s discover the future, side by side.''		<center>''At Novaris Industries, we believe that true innovation is built on a foundation of responsibility and progress. While the future holds limitless potential, we know that the key to unlocking it lies in improving the world we already live in. Novaris is dedicated to developing solutions that address today’s challenges and create tangible benefits for individuals, businesses, and communities alike. We understand that progress is not just about seeing what's possible, it's about making those possibilities real for everyone. At Novaris, we’re not just shaping the future, we’re building it, together. Join us on this journey, and let’s discover the future, side by side.''</center>



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	== Average Joe ==		== Average Joe ==
	~~{\| class="wikitabe" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"~~		<center>[[File:Average_Joe.png\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]You are a cheap synthetic developed by [[Novaris Industries]].
	~~\| width="150" align="centre" \|~~<center>''[[File:Average_Joe.png\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]~~''</center>~~
	~~\|'''Difficulty:''' Medium~~
	~~'''Supervisors:''' ARES, the (acting)~~ [[~~Commanding Officer~~]] ~~and the crew of the ship you're assigned to~~
	~~'''Rank:''' N/A, No available time ranks~~
	~~'''Duties:''' Help maintain the cleanliness of the ship~~
	~~'''Guides:''' TBD~~
	~~'''Unlock Requirements:''' TBD~~
	~~'''Detailed Description:'''~~
	~~<center>~~
	~~<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>~~

	~~You are a cheap synthetic developed by [[Novaris Industries]].~~

	You are an extension of the ARES Core, and as such you are incapable of individuality. You are restricted to your ~~voicelines~~ and are not capable of talking outside of that.		You are an extension of the ARES Core, and as such you are incapable of individuality. You are restricted to your voice lines and are not capable of talking outside of that. Average Joes should play a minor role and players should not attempt to do anything remarkable during a round.
	Average Joes should play a minor role and players should not attempt to do anything remarkable during a round

	~~<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>~~		As an Average Joe, you are a biomechanical humanoid designed to resemble a human in a basic way. Compared to your more [[Weston-Yamada#Synthetics\|sophisticated successors]], you are a much simpler and less advanced model. You are bound to the AI core of the ship you operate on, ARES of the UNS Almayer, and your ability to address challenges is quite rudimentary, barely adequate for simple manual tasks and basic upkeep duties. Average Joes lack individuality, personal opinions, or distinct perspectives that would differentiate one from another.</center>
	~~</center>~~
	\|}

	~~=== Overview ===~~
	~~Tut tut, What an awful mess.~~
	As an Average Joe, you are a biomechanical humanoid designed to resemble a human in a basic way. Compared to your more [[Weston-Yamada#Synthetics\|sophisticated successors]], you are a much simpler and less advanced model. You are bound to the AI core of the ship you operate on, ARES of the UNS Almayer, and your ability to address challenges is quite rudimentary, barely adequate for simple manual tasks and basic upkeep duties. Average Joes lack individuality, personal opinions, or distinct perspectives that would differentiate one from another.

	=== Programming ===		=== Programming ===
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	Average Joes are prohibited from engaging in any activities that would notably alter the course of a round or have a substantial effect on it. They are not permitted to carry out specialized duties such as medical work, requisitions, command responsibilities, or defensive engineering tasks. However, an Average Joe may ask a human to handle these responsibilities.		Average Joes are prohibited from engaging in any activities that would notably alter the course of a round or have a substantial effect on it. They are not permitted to carry out specialized duties such as medical work, requisitions, command responsibilities, or defensive engineering tasks. However, an Average Joe may ask a human to handle these responsibilities.

	Average Joes should not talk to each other outside of the HERMES Link. (This is their private radio channel between Average Joes and ARES.)		Average Joes should not talk to each other outside of the '''HERMES''' Link. (This is their private radio channel between Average Joes and ARES.)

	Average Joes lack individuality or autonomy, functioning solely as extensions of ARES. They are not allowed to depart from the Almayer or display any unique character traits.		Average Joes lack individuality or autonomy, functioning solely as extensions of ARES. They are not allowed to depart from the Almayer or display any unique character traits.
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	== ARES ==		== ARES ==
	~~{\| class="wikitabe" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"~~		<center>
	~~\| width="150" align="centre" \|~~<center>''[[File:ARES_v3.2_gif.gif\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]''</center><center>'''Artificial Risk Evaluation System'''</center>		[[File:ARES_v3.2_gif.gif\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]
	~~\|'''Difficulty:''' Not Applicable~~		</center><center>'''Artificial Risk Evaluation System'''</center>The '''Artificial Risk Evaluation System''', more commonly referred to by its acronym '''ARES''', is a [[Weston-Yamada]] ARES-series artificial intelligence computer mainframe installed on the '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES was the central artificial intelligence that monitored and provided guidance for all the [[Novaris Industries\|Novaris]] Average Joe synthetics on '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES also oversaw all communications on the ship and controlled its communications array as well as most if not all of the ship's systems.
	'''Supervisors:''' [[Weston-Yamada]], the Commanding Officer, UNMC/WeYa AI Technicians '''Rank:''' Not Applicable '''Duties:''' Ensure the UNS Almayer remains operational at all costs, all other considerations are secondary. '''Guides:''' Not Applicable '''Unlock Requirements:''' Not Applicable
	~~'''Detailed Description:'''<center><nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>~~
	The '''Artificial Risk Evaluation System''', more commonly referred to by its acronym '''ARES''', is a [[Weston-Yamada]] ARES-series artificial intelligence computer mainframe installed on the '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES was the central artificial intelligence that monitored and provided guidance for all the [[Novaris Industries\|Novaris]] [[Average Joe]] synthetics on '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES also oversaw all communications on the ship and controlled its communications array as well as most if not all of the ship's systems.

	~~<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki></center>~~
	\|}

	=== History ===		=== History ===

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	Novaris is a competitor to [[Weston-Yamada]]. Their main product is the '''[[Average Joe]]''', A simple, in design and function, synthetic humanoid that is relatively low cost compared to [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. They are commonly used in industry work, as their appearance is fairly uncanny and unsettling to the average person.		Novaris is a competitor to [[Weston-Yamada]]. Their main product is the '''Average Joe''', A simple, in design and function, synthetic humanoid that is relatively low cost compared to [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. They are commonly used in industry work, as their appearance is fairly uncanny and unsettling to the average person.

	With a plain, featureless face molded from dull, off-white polymer, the Average Joe lacks the expressive detail of high-end [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. Its eyes, simple glowing orbs set into shallow sockets, seem to watch without truly ''seeing''. Interactions feel awkward and unnatural.		With a plain, featureless face molded from dull, off-white polymer, the Average Joe lacks the expressive detail of high-end [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. Its eyes, simple glowing orbs set into shallow sockets, seem to watch without truly ''seeing''. Interactions feel awkward and unnatural.

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	=== AI Core ===		=== AI Core ===
	The AI Core is the location where the ARES AI mainframe is located. It's one of the most secure locations aboard the Almayer, Access to the AI core is strictly by appointment only. Unrestricted entry is granted only to ~~Working~~ Joes, AI Support Technicians, the ship’s Commanding Officer, the ship’s Synthetic(s), and the Chief Engineer, who do not require prior authorization.		The AI Core is the location where the ARES AI mainframe is located. It's one of the most secure locations aboard the Almayer, Access to the AI core is strictly by appointment only. Unrestricted entry is granted only to Average Joes, AI Support Technicians, the ship’s Commanding Officer, the ship’s Synthetic(s), and the Chief Engineer, who do not require prior authorization.

	The AI Core houses the ship's most critical systems and subsystems. Losing the AI core and the systems it controls could result in the loss of the ship itself, as well as the loss of telecommunications, rendering radio headsets useless.		The AI Core houses the ship's most critical systems and subsystems. Losing the AI core and the systems it controls could result in the loss of the ship itself, as well as the loss of telecommunications, rendering radio headsets useless.

	Violating the access restrictions will result in nearby Average Joes swarming and asking you to leave, ignoring their warnings will result in them using force to remove you from the core.		Violating the access restrictions will result in nearby Average Joes swarming and asking you to leave, ignoring their warnings will result in them using force to remove you from the core.

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	=== Overview ===		=== Overview ===
	Tut tut, What an awful mess.		Tut tut, What an awful mess.
	As an Average Joe, you are a biomechanical humanoid designed to resemble a human in a basic way. Compared to your more [[~~Synthetic~~\|sophisticated successors]], you are a much simpler and less advanced model. You are bound to the AI core of the ship you operate on, ARES of the UNS Almayer, and your ability to address challenges is quite rudimentary, barely adequate for simple manual tasks and basic upkeep duties. Average Joes lack individuality, personal opinions, or distinct perspectives that would differentiate one from another.		As an Average Joe, you are a biomechanical humanoid designed to resemble a human in a basic way. Compared to your more [[Weston-Yamada#Synthetics\|sophisticated successors]], you are a much simpler and less advanced model. You are bound to the AI core of the ship you operate on, ARES of the UNS Almayer, and your ability to address challenges is quite rudimentary, barely adequate for simple manual tasks and basic upkeep duties. Average Joes lack individuality, personal opinions, or distinct perspectives that would differentiate one from another.

	=== Programming ===		=== Programming ===

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	== Overview ==		=== Overview ===
	Tut tut, What an awful mess.		Tut tut, What an awful mess.
	As an Average Joe, you are a biomechanical humanoid designed to resemble a human in a basic way. Compared to your more [[Synthetic\|sophisticated successors]], you are a much simpler and less advanced model. You are bound to the AI core of the ship you operate on, ARES of the UNS Almayer, and your ability to address challenges is quite rudimentary, barely adequate for simple manual tasks and basic upkeep duties. Average Joes lack individuality, personal opinions, or distinct perspectives that would differentiate one from another.		As an Average Joe, you are a biomechanical humanoid designed to resemble a human in a basic way. Compared to your more [[Synthetic\|sophisticated successors]], you are a much simpler and less advanced model. You are bound to the AI core of the ship you operate on, ARES of the UNS Almayer, and your ability to address challenges is quite rudimentary, barely adequate for simple manual tasks and basic upkeep duties. Average Joes lack individuality, personal opinions, or distinct perspectives that would differentiate one from another.

	== Programming ==		=== Programming ===
	An Average Joe faces significant limitations in the tasks it can undertake, both from a roleplay and functional perspective. An Average Joe is tasked with aiding in straightforward manual labor activities, such as transporting heavy items, unconscious or deceased individuals, or other remains to designated locations, along with similar elementary duties. Average Joes are capable of handling basic engineering jobs, though these should be confined to simple maintenance efforts like fixing minor damage on the Almayer.		An Average Joe faces significant limitations in the tasks it can undertake, both from a roleplay and functional perspective. An Average Joe is tasked with aiding in straightforward manual labor activities, such as transporting heavy items, unconscious or deceased individuals, or other remains to designated locations, along with similar elementary duties. Average Joes are capable of handling basic engineering jobs, though these should be confined to simple maintenance efforts like fixing minor damage on the Almayer.

	Average Joes prioritize commands from ARES over those from any human authority. Should a conflict arise between instructions, directives from ARES will supersede those from the acting Commanding Officer or any other person. Under normal circumstances, no such conflicts are assumed to exist.		Average Joes prioritize commands from ARES over those from any human authority. Should a conflict arise between instructions, directives from ARES will supersede those from the acting Commanding Officer or any other person. Under normal circumstances, no such conflicts are assumed to exist.

	== Regulations ==		=== Regulations ===
	As a whitelisted role, Average Joes are subject to elevated roleplay standards and expectations, required to comply with the same regulations that apply to standard Synthetics. Additionally, they are bound by a set of distinct rules outlined below.		As a whitelisted role, Average Joes are subject to elevated roleplay standards and expectations, required to comply with the same regulations that apply to standard Synthetics. Additionally, they are bound by a set of distinct rules outlined below.

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	== History ==		=== History ===
	Following several devastating Xenonid outbreaks on a remote space station, Weston Yamada acquired the HERMES AI mainframe from Novaris Industries in an effort to improve containment protocols and ensure better synthetic oversight. HERMES had originally been designed as a station management system, However, its core programming was later repurposed as the foundation for the Artificial Risk Evaluation System, Despite extensive modifications, remnants of HERMES's original subroutines persist within ARES, leading the ship's Average Joe synthetics to still recognize and respond to legacy HERMES protocols. This integration allowed for a smoother transition between systems while preserving the AI’s ability to manage both routine functions and emergency scenarios efficiently.		Following several devastating Xenonid outbreaks on a remote space station, Weston Yamada acquired the HERMES AI mainframe from Novaris Industries in an effort to improve containment protocols and ensure better synthetic oversight. HERMES had originally been designed as a station management system, However, its core programming was later repurposed as the foundation for the Artificial Risk Evaluation System, Despite extensive modifications, remnants of HERMES's original subroutines persist within ARES, leading the ship's Average Joe synthetics to still recognize and respond to legacy HERMES protocols. This integration allowed for a smoother transition between systems while preserving the AI’s ability to manage both routine functions and emergency scenarios efficiently.

	ARES was installed aboard the Almayer during its construction and has been in service ever since. It resides within a highly fortified AI core, a restricted zone aboard the ship. This restriction is enforced by Military Police personnel and, if necessary, by Average Joes and ARES itself through the deployment of nerve gas and sentry machine guns.		ARES was installed aboard the Almayer during its construction and has been in service ever since. It resides within a highly fortified AI core, a restricted zone aboard the ship. This restriction is enforced by Military Police personnel and, if necessary, by Average Joes and ARES itself through the deployment of nerve gas and sentry machine guns.

	== AI Core ==		=== AI Core ===
	The AI Core is the location where the ARES AI mainframe is located. It's one of the most secure locations aboard the Almayer, Access to the AI core is strictly by appointment only. Unrestricted entry is granted only to Working Joes, AI Support Technicians, the ship’s Commanding Officer, the ship’s Synthetic(s), and the Chief Engineer, who do not require prior authorization.		The AI Core is the location where the ARES AI mainframe is located. It's one of the most secure locations aboard the Almayer, Access to the AI core is strictly by appointment only. Unrestricted entry is granted only to Working Joes, AI Support Technicians, the ship’s Commanding Officer, the ship’s Synthetic(s), and the Chief Engineer, who do not require prior authorization.

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	While highly effective in industrial roles, the Average Joe’s presence in society is often described as discomforting, like a mannequin that moves just a little too smoothly, or a person wearing a mask that doesn’t quite fit. Workers tolerate them because they’re practical, but few would ever call them comforting.		While highly effective in industrial roles, the Average Joe’s presence in society is often described as discomforting, like a mannequin that moves just a little too smoothly, or a person wearing a mask that doesn’t quite fit. Workers tolerate them because they’re practical, but few would ever call them comforting.

			== Average Joe ==
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	~~\| bgcolor="{{{headerbgcolor\|#6E6F71}}}" align="middle" colspan="2" \|<font color="{{{headerfontcolor\|#ffffff}}}"><center>'''{{{stafftype\|SYNTHETIC}}} '''</center></font>~~		\| width="150" align="centre" \|<center>''[[File:Average_Joe.png\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]''</center>
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	\| width="150" align="centre" \|<center>''[[File:Average_Joe.png\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]~~''</center><center>'''Average Joe'~~''</center>
	\|'''Difficulty:''' Medium		\|'''Difficulty:''' Medium
	'''Supervisors:''' ARES, the (acting) [[Commanding Officer]] and the crew of the ship you're assigned to		'''Supervisors:''' ARES, the (acting) [[Commanding Officer]] and the crew of the ship you're assigned to
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	'''Guides:''' TBD		'''Guides:''' TBD
	'''Unlock Requirements:''' TBD		'''Unlock Requirements:''' TBD
	'''Detailed Description:'''<center><nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>		'''Detailed Description:'''
			<center>
			<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>

	You are a cheap synthetic developed by [[Novaris Industries]].		You are a cheap synthetic developed by [[Novaris Industries]].

	You are an extension of the ARES Core, and as such you are incapable of individuality. You are restricted to your voicelines and are not capable of talking outside of that.		You are an extension of the ARES Core, and as such you are incapable of individuality. You are restricted to your voicelines and are not capable of talking outside of that.
	Average Joes should play a minor role and players should not attempt to do anything remarkable during a round		Average Joes should play a minor role and players should not attempt to do anything remarkable during a round

	<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>		<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>
	</center>		</center>
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	Average Joes possess no instinct for self-preservation. They will almost never retaliate to protect themselves and will only engage another entity in extremely specific circumstances (i.e, removing hostiles from the ARES core). While they may try to steer clear of dangers and are encouraged to report any damage sustained, an Average Joe will not take action to shield another being from harm beyond notifying others of the situation (e.g., alerting the MPs if Marines are in conflict or informing Medical if a Marine is injured or deceased).		Average Joes possess no instinct for self-preservation. They will almost never retaliate to protect themselves and will only engage another entity in extremely specific circumstances (i.e, removing hostiles from the ARES core). While they may try to steer clear of dangers and are encouraged to report any damage sustained, an Average Joe will not take action to shield another being from harm beyond notifying others of the situation (e.g., alerting the MPs if Marines are in conflict or informing Medical if a Marine is injured or deceased).

			== ARES ==
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	~~\| bgcolor="{{{headerbgcolor\|#6E6F71}}}" align="middle" colspan="2" \|<font color="{{{headerfontcolor\|#ffffff}}}"><center>'''{{{stafftype\|ADMIN ONLY SILICON}}} '''</center></font>~~
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	\| width="150" align="centre" \|<center>''[[File:ARES_v3.2_gif.gif\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]''</center><center>'''Artificial Risk Evaluation System'''</center>		\| width="150" align="centre" \|<center>''[[File:ARES_v3.2_gif.gif\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]''</center><center>'''Artificial Risk Evaluation System'''</center>
	\|'''Difficulty:''' Not Applicable		\|'''Difficulty:''' Not Applicable
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	'''Detailed Description:'''<center><nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>		'''Detailed Description:'''<center><nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>
	The '''Artificial Risk Evaluation System''', more commonly referred to by its acronym '''ARES''', is a [[Weston-Yamada]] ARES-series artificial intelligence computer mainframe installed on the '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES was the central artificial intelligence that monitored and provided guidance for all the [[Novaris Industries\|Novaris]] [[Average Joe]] synthetics on '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES also oversaw all communications on the ship and controlled its communications array as well as most if not all of the ship's systems.		The '''Artificial Risk Evaluation System''', more commonly referred to by its acronym '''ARES''', is a [[Weston-Yamada]] ARES-series artificial intelligence computer mainframe installed on the '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES was the central artificial intelligence that monitored and provided guidance for all the [[Novaris Industries\|Novaris]] [[Average Joe]] synthetics on '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES also oversaw all communications on the ship and controlled its communications array as well as most if not all of the ship's systems.

	<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki></center>		<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki></center>
	\|}		\|}

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	While highly effective in industrial roles, the Average Joe’s presence in society is often described as discomforting, like a mannequin that moves just a little too smoothly, or a person wearing a mask that doesn’t quite fit. Workers tolerate them because they’re practical, but few would ever call them comforting.		While highly effective in industrial roles, the Average Joe’s presence in society is often described as discomforting, like a mannequin that moves just a little too smoothly, or a person wearing a mask that doesn’t quite fit. Workers tolerate them because they’re practical, but few would ever call them comforting.
			{\| class="wikitabe" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
			\| bgcolor="{{{headerbgcolor\|#6E6F71}}}" align="middle" colspan="2" \|<font color="{{{headerfontcolor\|#ffffff}}}"><center>'''{{{stafftype\|SYNTHETIC}}} '''</center></font>
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			\| width="150" align="centre" \|<center>''[[File:Average_Joe.png\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]''</center><center>'''Average Joe'''</center>
			\|'''Difficulty:''' Medium
			'''Supervisors:''' ARES, the (acting) [[Commanding Officer]] and the crew of the ship you're assigned to
			'''Rank:''' N/A, No available time ranks
			'''Duties:''' Help maintain the cleanliness of the ship
			'''Guides:''' TBD
			'''Unlock Requirements:''' TBD
			'''Detailed Description:'''<center><nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>
			You are a cheap synthetic developed by [[Novaris Industries]].

			You are an extension of the ARES Core, and as such you are incapable of individuality. You are restricted to your voicelines and are not capable of talking outside of that.
			Average Joes should play a minor role and players should not attempt to do anything remarkable during a round
			<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>
			</center>
			\|}

			== Overview ==
			Tut tut, What an awful mess.
			As an Average Joe, you are a biomechanical humanoid designed to resemble a human in a basic way. Compared to your more [[Synthetic\|sophisticated successors]], you are a much simpler and less advanced model. You are bound to the AI core of the ship you operate on, ARES of the UNS Almayer, and your ability to address challenges is quite rudimentary, barely adequate for simple manual tasks and basic upkeep duties. Average Joes lack individuality, personal opinions, or distinct perspectives that would differentiate one from another.

			== Programming ==
			An Average Joe faces significant limitations in the tasks it can undertake, both from a roleplay and functional perspective. An Average Joe is tasked with aiding in straightforward manual labor activities, such as transporting heavy items, unconscious or deceased individuals, or other remains to designated locations, along with similar elementary duties. Average Joes are capable of handling basic engineering jobs, though these should be confined to simple maintenance efforts like fixing minor damage on the Almayer.

			Average Joes prioritize commands from ARES over those from any human authority. Should a conflict arise between instructions, directives from ARES will supersede those from the acting Commanding Officer or any other person. Under normal circumstances, no such conflicts are assumed to exist.

			== Regulations ==
			As a whitelisted role, Average Joes are subject to elevated roleplay standards and expectations, required to comply with the same regulations that apply to standard Synthetics. Additionally, they are bound by a set of distinct rules outlined below.

			Average Joes are prohibited from engaging in any activities that would notably alter the course of a round or have a substantial effect on it. They are not permitted to carry out specialized duties such as medical work, requisitions, command responsibilities, or defensive engineering tasks. However, an Average Joe may ask a human to handle these responsibilities.

			Average Joes should not talk to each other outside of the HERMES Link. (This is their private radio channel between Average Joes and ARES.)

			Average Joes lack individuality or autonomy, functioning solely as extensions of ARES. They are not allowed to depart from the Almayer or display any unique character traits.

			Average Joes possess no instinct for self-preservation. They will almost never retaliate to protect themselves and will only engage another entity in extremely specific circumstances (i.e, removing hostiles from the ARES core). While they may try to steer clear of dangers and are encouraged to report any damage sustained, an Average Joe will not take action to shield another being from harm beyond notifying others of the situation (e.g., alerting the MPs if Marines are in conflict or informing Medical if a Marine is injured or deceased).
			{\| class="wikitabe" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
			\| bgcolor="{{{headerbgcolor\|#6E6F71}}}" align="middle" colspan="2" \|<font color="{{{headerfontcolor\|#ffffff}}}"><center>'''{{{stafftype\|ADMIN ONLY SILICON}}} '''</center></font>
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			\| width="150" align="centre" \|<center>''[[File:ARES_v3.2_gif.gif\|center\|frameless\|128x128px]]''</center><center>'''Artificial Risk Evaluation System'''</center>
			\|'''Difficulty:''' Not Applicable
			'''Supervisors:''' [[Weston-Yamada]], the Commanding Officer, UNMC/WeYa AI Technicians '''Rank:''' Not Applicable '''Duties:''' Ensure the UNS Almayer remains operational at all costs, all other considerations are secondary. '''Guides:''' Not Applicable '''Unlock Requirements:''' Not Applicable
			'''Detailed Description:'''<center><nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki>
			The '''Artificial Risk Evaluation System''', more commonly referred to by its acronym '''ARES''', is a [[Weston-Yamada]] ARES-series artificial intelligence computer mainframe installed on the '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES was the central artificial intelligence that monitored and provided guidance for all the [[Novaris Industries\|Novaris]] [[Average Joe]] synthetics on '''UNS Almayer'''. ARES also oversaw all communications on the ship and controlled its communications array as well as most if not all of the ship's systems.
			<nowiki>\|__________\|</nowiki></center>
			\|}

			== History ==
			Following several devastating Xenonid outbreaks on a remote space station, Weston Yamada acquired the HERMES AI mainframe from Novaris Industries in an effort to improve containment protocols and ensure better synthetic oversight. HERMES had originally been designed as a station management system, However, its core programming was later repurposed as the foundation for the Artificial Risk Evaluation System, Despite extensive modifications, remnants of HERMES's original subroutines persist within ARES, leading the ship's Average Joe synthetics to still recognize and respond to legacy HERMES protocols. This integration allowed for a smoother transition between systems while preserving the AI’s ability to manage both routine functions and emergency scenarios efficiently.

			ARES was installed aboard the Almayer during its construction and has been in service ever since. It resides within a highly fortified AI core, a restricted zone aboard the ship. This restriction is enforced by Military Police personnel and, if necessary, by Average Joes and ARES itself through the deployment of nerve gas and sentry machine guns.

			== AI Core ==
			The AI Core is the location where the ARES AI mainframe is located. It's one of the most secure locations aboard the Almayer, Access to the AI core is strictly by appointment only. Unrestricted entry is granted only to Working Joes, AI Support Technicians, the ship’s Commanding Officer, the ship’s Synthetic(s), and the Chief Engineer, who do not require prior authorization.

			The AI Core houses the ship's most critical systems and subsystems. Losing the AI core and the systems it controls could result in the loss of the ship itself, as well as the loss of telecommunications, rendering radio headsets useless.

			Violating the access restrictions will result in nearby Average Joes swarming and asking you to leave, ignoring their warnings will result in them using force to remove you from the core.

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	Novaris is a competitor to [[Weston-Yamada]]. Their main product is the '''Average Joe''', A simple, in design and function, synthetic humanoid that is relatively low cost compared to [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. They are commonly used in industry work, as their appearance is fairly uncanny and unsettling to the average person.		Novaris is a competitor to [[Weston-Yamada]]. Their main product is the '''[[Average Joe]]''', A simple, in design and function, synthetic humanoid that is relatively low cost compared to [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. They are commonly used in industry work, as their appearance is fairly uncanny and unsettling to the average person.

	With a plain, featureless face molded from dull, off-white polymer, the Average Joe lacks the expressive detail of high-end [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. Its eyes, simple glowing orbs set into shallow sockets, seem to watch without truly ''seeing''. Interactions feel awkward and unnatural.		With a plain, featureless face molded from dull, off-white polymer, the Average Joe lacks the expressive detail of high-end [[Weston-Yamada]] synthetics. Its eyes, simple glowing orbs set into shallow sockets, seem to watch without truly ''seeing''. Interactions feel awkward and unnatural.

	While highly effective in industrial roles, the Average Joe’s presence in society is often described as discomforting, like a mannequin that moves just a little too smoothly, or a person wearing a mask that doesn’t quite fit. Workers tolerate them because they’re practical, but few would ever call them comforting.		While highly effective in industrial roles, the Average Joe’s presence in society is often described as discomforting, like a mannequin that moves just a little too smoothly, or a person wearing a mask that doesn’t quite fit. Workers tolerate them because they’re practical, but few would ever call them comforting.