Junkdog Metalworks
Pawn & Gift
Balmung Empyreum Ward 5 Plot 40
The Metalworks
Operating within the jurisdiction of Thanalan and based in Ishgard, a collective of upstart Machinists band together and share their combined knowledge to turn the badlands into a technological playground of innovation and development. The Junkdog Metalworks is the collective banner the Machinists Union of Thanalan (M.U.T) rally under to peddle their wares and proliferate their creations with a central focus on Automata development and a drive to compete with the likes of Skysteel Manufatory and Garlond Ironworks.Buy, sell, and trade with Union Machinists and form some worthwhile connections with the myriad talents the Jewel of The Desert has to offer!
FAQ:
Q: What is a Junker?
A: A Junker is the informal 'Job' a Union Machinist assumes when bonded with the company, one can consider a Junker [JNK] a combination of a Machinist and a Gunbreaker that specializes in mid to close range combat in concert with various Automata constructs. In truth, there's no true job crystal associated with the gig besides Francis' miscolored MCH stone.Q: Can my character join the Union?
A: Of course! The Union is always looking to collect more prospective Junkers to Stick It To The Man™️ and expand their influence in Eorzea's southernmost provinces.Q: Can my character have an Automaton?
A: Though it can be a complex process not many can achieve without copious amounts of trial and error — mostly error; the vaunted title of Meister can be bestowed upon any who succeed in bonding with an Automaton. Note: one does not need to necessarily be the creator of an Automaton in order to bond with one. Meisterdom can be inherited should an Automaton lose its Meister or authorize another primary handler. There are no limits to the amount of primary handlers an Automaton can have. Secondary (subcontracted) handlers are not considered to be Meisters.Q: How can I do that?
A: There are two ways to create an Automaton: Creation and Graduation. Creation, as the name implies, is the more difficult and direct way of constructing a machine from scratch. Graduation is the simpler but more lengthy process of raising a Pawn Automaton to a point of mechanical transcendence called Graduation, to which the Pawn would then be reclassified as a Rook, Bishop, Knight, or if you're exceptionally talented; a King class Automaton.Q: Whoa, whoah, whoah – what's this about classes?
A: Automata are categorized under the following classes;⚙︎ Queen: the Magnum Opus, mistress of all machina the likes of which only the legendary Warrior of Light has rumored to have created. No Union Automaton has achieved this monumental exaltation. All lesser Automata embody a mere fragment of the united divinity of the Queen Automaton.⚙︎ King: a highly intelligent thinking machine categorized by its ability to commune with lesser constructs and people with exceptional ability. Though lacking in other departments, Kings are by and large central command units.⚙︎ Bishop: support-type Automata with an exceptional talent in sciences such as repair and first aid, often deferred to backline healer units capable of tending to both man and machine.⚙︎ Rook: Highly agile and exceptionally observant, the Rook class is bestowed upon Automata that display a high mobility quotient and serve dominantly as reconnaissance machina.⚙︎ Knight: the powerhouse of the cell, Knights are more often than not terse, warlike machines capable of doling out mass destruction at a blistering rate. Versatile but socially inept, the Knight is best utilized in tandem with a King or a capable Meister.⚙︎ Pawn: the humble Pawn is the most versatile and easy to create Automaton, often only capable of performing a single prescribed task with any semblance of success. Pawns are known for their comically short lifespan and disposable nature, though should they somehow survive long enough to achieve self-actualization and ambition, the Graduation process may be invoked within its core and apotheosis into a higher class may occur.⚙︎ Special/Alter: an alternative classification of Automaton given to machina that do not fall under any of the aforementioned categories. Often reserved for foreign or reclaimed machines under the wing of the Union. It is not uncommon for ceremonial, informal classifications to be bestowed upon these machines that follow the Chess or traditional game naming conventions.
OOC Rules
⚙︎ Racism, transphobia, homophobia and other bigotry are not tolerated. Do not harass anyone on the Metalworks premises.⚙︎ All IC rules are not law, you are more than welcome to break them so long as you submit yourself to the hijinks thereafter without complaint.⚙︎ Please do not enter any of the rooms without a Union Representative present unless given permission otherwise [i.e Test Chamber is rented out for private combat sims, Aquarium visits, perusing the archives, etc.]⚙︎ Combat simulations function on a first-to-three 'Grindstone' style combat format, please ask a Union Representative if you require a crash course, we're happy to help!⚙︎ If the Metalworks are unlocked and a PF is active, we're open for business, come on by! We will announce in our CWLS should you choose to opt in when this happens.⚙︎ Real gil is only exchanged as a form of gratuity or in exchange for roleplay services such as Machinist Contracts and Combat Simulations, otherwise it's all pretend Gil.⚙︎ Please abide by the personal rules set by Staff according to their profiles when requisitioning an Automaton or Machinist for their services. Staff can deny rp for any reason. If service is ended because of misconduct, your gil is nonrefundable.
IC Rules
No Loitering.
No Soliciting.
No Smoking.
⚙︎ Unauthorized personnel are strictly prohibited from using the lift to access Cher Nobel. [Reactor chamber, main room lower level.]⚙︎ When entering the premises please unload any firearms before allowing a Machinist to handle them.⚙︎ Do not touch any of the active machinery, Junkdog Metalworks are not liable for any loss or damage of extremities.⚙︎ Only authorized personnel are granted access to the Forbidden section of the King's Archives. [Upper level, cordoned off by a gate and warning sign.]⚙︎ Please do not tap the glass in the aquarium nor feed the fish.⚙︎ When utilizing the Test Chamber, Junkdog Metalworks forfeits the accountability for any and all harm caused during combat simulations and training.⚙︎ Literature, ammunition, and explosives sales are final.⚙︎ If you see a golden Pawn Automaton outside of containment, do not provoke it and inform a Union Machinist immediately.
Services
[Real Gil]
⚙︎ Machina/Machinist Contracts [Cost and Terms are determined by individual Machinists]⚙︎ Combat Testing [200k, if the challenger wins they get 100k back, if they lose we keep it. Fights are held in Room 3 (Test Chamber #999)]⚙︎ Private Match [200k, admits two characters to duke it out in Test Chamber #999]
Products
[Rp Gil]
⚙︎ Machine parts for Weapons, Prosthetics, Transports, etc. [In stock or can be custom ordered/made by engineers of that specialty.]⚙︎ Various manuscripts and philosophical texts for Brain Nourishment™️⚙︎ Mammets [default and custom models]⚙︎ Crystal Cores [Colors denote potency from weakest to most powerful: Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Yellow]⚙︎ Various machine-related toys and collectibles [Machina model kits, Bishop's chimera stuffies, G'wynette Pahtrov's Miqo'te scented candles, etc.]⚙︎ Omniprong
Plumburger Menu
Burgers [Rp Gil]
Patties: Fish, Chicken, Beef, Vegetable [rare, medium, or well-done]Toppings: Onion [raw or grilled], Pickles, Tomato, Lettuce, Cheese, Bacon, Egg, Alligator pearSauces: Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard, Barbecue sauceSides: Fries or Onion rings [small, medium, or large]
Drinks [Rp Gil]
Shaved Ice: Rolanberry, Orange, Lemon, Raspberry, Watermelon
Alcohol: [can be Added to Shaved Ice] Whiskey, Rum, Vodka
Alcohol Mix-ins: Coffee, Chocolate Sauce
Odd Mix-and-Matches Encouraged
Machinists
Francis "Filthy Frankie" Laroux
Occupation: Civil Machinist of Ul'dah
Specialty: Automata and Plumbing
Services: Combat Simulation, Private Contract [150k/Session], General maintenance/handiwork [Price Negotiable]
Terms: Can be discussed with player.
Bartholomeus “Black Bart” Laroux
Occupation: Boilermaker [Retired], Archon of Mnemonics [Excommunicated
Specialty: Archeotech
Services: Seminars relating to Simulacra, Simulation, and Eschatology [20k/15min], Tutoring [Negotiable], Advanced/Esoteric Machine Repair.
Terms: Can be discussed with player.
Petra Clarus
Occupation: Logistics and upkeep, generalized engineer
Specialty: Mammetry, magitek, cereleum implementation
Services: Bio-mechanical integration and prosthetics—Free to low-income characters. Gunblade fighting, creation, and care lessons [All services 10k/15 minutes.]
Terms: All parties involved reserve the right to cease at any moment for any reason
Dr. Osren Steel, Archon of Samonoutics
Occupation: Healthcare provider and Craftsman
Specialty: High Quality Crafts Made From Scratch, Traditional Crafting Techniques
Services: Healthcare services and Contract Crafting, Specialized Traditional and Artistic Goods, Rates vary per service
Terms: All Rp, excluding permanent injury or death.
Penny Agara
Occupation:
Specialty:
Services:
Terms:
Machina
King Automaton ['Hambone' or 'Wonderboy']
Meister(s): Francis Laroux, Bartholomeus Laroux
Classification: King
Specialty: area denial and crisis intervention.
Services: Combat Simulation [200k], Private Contract [Negotiable]
Terms: Can be discussed with player.
Rook Automaton
Meister(s): N/A
Classification: Rook
Specialty: Subterfuge, Infiltration, Disguise
Services: Combat Simulation, Private Contract [Negotiable]
Terms:
TJ Maxx
Meister(s): Penny Agara
Classification: Pawn
Specialty: Customer service, Manual labor, A passion for theatre
Services: Crafting, Gathering, Mascotting, General henchwork [50k/Session] [ask OOC about Combat Simulation]
Terms: No ERP, further information on Carrd
