Foreword: I think there is no real need to introduce myself so I'll skip that part. Anyways, I'd like to get into the OTA faction after losing it at some point at lemonpunch.

Section 1: What qualifies me for the whitelist?

In terms of trust and reliability I think there will be no problem. I've been a member of the staff team ever since the start of this community and have been staff on LP for more than half a year. Also I already had the whitelist once and never did anything to abuse it. I lost the whitelist due to inactivty which was ultimately inevitable for me considering I had too much on my hands to also be active on OTA.

But due to the new start, I will have the time to be active enough since I don't plan on playing too many other characters in the first place.

Furthermore, I have a decent amount of experience in terms of S2K and in general First Person Shooters as well as Third Person Shooters. If you want me to list them, tell me.

I have also just bought a new microphone so talking and working in a team on Discord won't even be a problem.

Section 2: What is the Overwatch Transhuman Arm?

The Overwatch Transhuman Arm are transhumanized humans, most of which had previous military experience. In the transhumanization process their genitalia is removed along with other body parts as well as their memory replaced and almost all emotions erased. They barely feel any empathy whatsoever and will not hesitate to end one's life. They are a force to be reckoned with and should never be underestimated.

Also, with the assistance of the Overwatch AI, they receive various information which they are able to utilize while in combat. Be it broadcasting a general alert or more specific information like where and who.

If they deploy, you know something has gone wrong. Their heavy combat boots make loud noises and their body armor can take alot of shots. The helmet conceals anything what would be left of their appearance.

Any and all personal contact between a citizen and an OTA should be avoided at all costs, if you want to live.

Sometimes, Transhumans work together with Synthetic units such as Hunters.

Nova Prospekt is the facility in which the transhumanization process is held.

What is convenient, is that Transhumans can easily be put into stasis which eliminates their need for food and drink as they won't need any after their missions when they get back into said stasis.

What's also important to note is that OTA are heavily armed, grenades, Pulse Rifles, SMG's and shotguns are part of their arsenal.

Section 3: How did the OTA work in Half Life 2?

The Overwatch forces in Half Life 2 are coming into effect later when Freeman is on his way to Nova Prospekt, you can see them holding various Hardpoints outside the city which you have to clear out. Also, reinforcements are brought in via Dropships. They operate in squads and never alone which maximizes their effiency. Of course, in the game itself they aren't as threatening as in the roleplay server but that is mainly due to making the game playable. However, they are a major upgrade in terms of danger, considering you've only fought Civil Protection before. They oftentimes utilize grenades which will make you change your cover, if you have any at all.

In the game, they have different OTA for different tasks which I will list below.

OTA Soldier

The standard ground OTA unit, equipped with an MP7 and HE grenades. They are always seen engaging you together. Sometimes they follow a higher ranked OTA unit which I get to later.

OTA Shotgunner

His red visor makes it easy to differentiate him from other OTA's. He's equipped with a SPAS-12 and HE grenades. They accompany OTA squads later in the game. A close range killer, not to be trifled with.

OTA Prison Guard

These units were specifically designed to maintain a stable situation at Nova Prospekt. Which is also imprinted into their uniforms at their back. They have access to MP7's and SPAS-12's if I remember correctly.

OTA Sniper

These long range killers are always deployed in advantageous positions to support their fellow soldiers. Often in housings at top floors, hiding behind a window. The blue laser sight of their sniper rifle makes it rather easy to find out their position. Throw a grenade while you carefully approach and they are an easy takeout. Careful though, their rifles are deadly.

Elite OTA

These guys lead OTA squads, their white uniform and their single red eye induce the most fear amongst all OTA's. They are heavily armed with an Assault Rifle 2, capable of firing pulse balls which sterilize all organic matter in the matter of seconds. The strongest the Union has to offer in terms of Transhumans.

Section 3: How does/did work OTA on the server?

OTA was a very rare sight for citizens on LP.

They only deployed when things went downhill very badly. Most of the time, when a Judgement Waiver was activated, mostly due to very heavy losses amongst the ranks of Civil Protection. Since that didn't happen often, it was really very rare to encounter OTA on the city server.

OTA's main task was to guard members of the Administration Board. Although members of the Board were never really in charge of OTA, they could still request something. Sometimes you were to escort them through the city when they made visitations or something of the like.

With the introduction of the second server (thank you plankton) OTA was more common to encounter, at least on that second server. While there were still few chances of meeting OTA on the canals, the sight got more frequent on coast where fights between rebels and OTA's were almost a daily business.

Outlands was mainly rebel focused but there was still that chance to meet them when they were out on a patrol.

All in all OTA were this deadly force on the server that were feared by almost everyone.

I assume we will adapt certain points from what we had in lemonpunch to here.



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Alright that's it. If you need anything further detailed, just tell me and I will update the application accordingly.
Also I don't know if an IC part is required, if so, let me know.

Thanks for reading this through and I hope we'll get a positive outcome.