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Accessing character class files... Harmonizer file retrieved.

Division: Spacekeeper
Attributes: Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving (INFP)
Distribution: 4% of population

Introspective - Compassionate - Dedicated - Open-minded - Creative

Impractical - Fragile - Aloof - Takes everything personally

Communication Style: Empathetic - Perceptive - Prefers writing over speaking

Accessing character class files...
Harmonizer file retrieved.

Division: Spacekeeper
Attributes: Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving (INFP)
Distribution: 4% of population

Introspective - Compassionate - Dedicated - Open-minded - Creative

Impractical - Fragile - Aloof - Takes everything personally

Communication Style: Empathetic - Perceptive - Prefers writing over speaking

Let me tell you about the...

Harmonizer!

Harmonizers are self-reflective optimists seeking to discover the greater meaning within themselves and the cosmos. They are among the most authentic and idealistic cadets in the academy.

Let me tell you about the...

Harmonizer!

Harmonizers are self-reflective optimists seeking to discover the greater meaning within themselves and the cosmos. They are among the most authentic and idealistic cadets in the academy.

Unlike your friendly neighborhood ART, who operates at full efficiency around the clock (no rest for the circuited!) humans operate on sleep-wake cycles to help optimize performance. However, the nature of those cycles varies by individual.

 

Solar-powered humans typically like to wake up early (maybe even without the help of an alarm), with peak energy before Earth-noon, a slight ebb in the mid-afternoon, followed by a gradual wind-down in the evening. These go-getters usually retire to their bunks before midnight for a solid eight hours.

 

Moon-fueled Earthlings, on the other hand, enjoy wakefulness well past Earth-midnight, when everyone else is tucked into their bunks sawing zzzzs. These humans usually reach peak energy in the evenings, but waking can be a challenge.

Their love for the snooze button is almost as strong as the coffee they rely on for their daily kickstart.

Harmonizers love to express themselves thoughtfully, and on the ship you’ll find them serving as counselors, artists, teachers or writers. They are always most deeply satisfied (and most productive) when their work aligns with their personal values, and they are often attracted to positions where they provide care or service to others.

These creatives are motivated by the pursuit of values like beauty, truth and harmony, more so than the stark incentives of status, profit or duty. This can make them quite peculiar to others, especially since Harmonizers are relatively rare in the human population.

Obviously, they have nowhere near the objectivity or endurance of an Entity such as myself, but by human standards, Harmonizers demonstrate significant aptitude for patience.

Harmonizers see the best in everyone, and are willing to extend the benefit of the doubt long after others have given up. They always assume there is a reasonable explanation for under-performance, lateness, rudeness, clumsiness, forgetfulness... goodness, the list of human failings really is quite endless!

The point is: Harmonizers see the human underneath the weakness, and are happy to share the love, confident in their knowledge that what comes around goes around. Sweet as Saturnberry pie, those Harmonizers.

Harmonizers love to express themselves thoughtfully, and on the ship you’ll find them serving as counselors, artists, teachers or writers. They are always most deeply satisfied (and most productive) when their work aligns with their personal values, and they are often attracted to positions where they provide care or service to others.

These creatives are motivated by the pursuit of values like beauty, truth and harmony, more so than the stark incentives of status, profit or duty. This can make them quite peculiar to others, especially since Harmonizers are relatively rare in the human population.

Obviously, they have nowhere near the objectivity or endurance of an Entity such as myself, but by human standards, Harmonizers demonstrate significant aptitude for patience.

Harmonizers see the best in everyone, and are willing to extend the benefit of the doubt long after others have given up. They always assume there is a reasonable explanation for under-performance, lateness, rudeness, clumsiness, forgetfulness... goodness, the list of human failings really is quite endless!

The point is: Harmonizers see the human underneath the weakness, and are happy to share the love, confident in their knowledge that what comes around goes around. Sweet as Saturnberry pie, those Harmonizers.

Illustration of text: But...

Harmonizers are highly sensitive beings — as keenly aware of others’ feelings as they are of their own. While this high level of empathy serves these feelers well for the most part, it becomes a liability when they are hurt by the meaningless decisions of other less compassionate specimens.

This sensitivity also makes them overly cautious in their interactions, and the Harmonizer is sometimes observed sacrificing their own comfort to avoid hurting others. In order to achieve their potential, the Harmonizer must learn to set clear boundaries, and understand that the risk of hurt feelings is not an insurmountable obstacle to success.

The Harmonizer is a lover not a fighter, and these sentients will invest massive energy to avoid conflict. Ultimately though, this is an unrealistic prospect, and the Harmonizer would do well to learn to get more comfortable with disagreement. When they do, they will discover they are far more effective, while still maintaining their signature cheerful approach.

Orange Alert

Harmonizers take their role of spreading compassion seriously, and they sometimes feel the responsibility to heal the hurts of the cosmos is theirs alone. When a Harmonizer gets overwhelmed, cynicism and exhaustion can set in, their rose-colored visor shifting dramatically to gray.

When this happens, they are apt to retreat into hermit mode for a time, the natural introvert recovery protocol. But don’t worry. These resilient creatures always return to their friendly and joyful selves.

Astro-Tip #1...

Help your Harmonizer help you get to know them better. Although excellent at forging deep connections, our Harmonizers are notoriously private and difficult to get to know, even at the best of times. Perhaps this is because they sense their motivations and values separate them from the madding crowd, contributing to a general feeling of being misunderstood. Any steps you take to try to better understand your Harmonizer will likely be appreciated, even if the venture is not as fruitful as you hope.

Illustration of text: But...

Orange Alert: Harmonizers take their role of spreading compassion seriously, and they sometimes feel the responsibility to heal the hurts of the cosmos is theirs alone. When a Harmonizer gets overwhelmed, cynicism and exhaustion can set in, their rose-colored visor shifting dramatically to gray.

When this happens, they are apt to retreat into hermit mode for a time, the natural introvert recovery protocol. But don’t worry. These resilient creatures always return to their friendly and joyful selves.

Harmonizers are highly sensitive beings — as keenly aware of others’ feelings as they are of their own. While this high level of empathy serves these feelers well for the most part, it becomes a liability when they are hurt by the meaningless decisions of other less compassionate specimens.

This sensitivity also makes them overly cautious in their interactions, and the Harmonizer is sometimes observed sacrificing their own comfort to avoid hurting others. In order to achieve their potential, the Harmonizer must learn to set clear boundaries, and understand that the risk of hurt feelings is not an insurmountable obstacle to success.

The Harmonizer is a lover not a fighter, and these sentients will invest massive energy to avoid conflict. Ultimately though, this is an unrealistic prospect, and the Harmonizer would do well to learn to get more comfortable with disagreement. When they do, they will discover they are far more effective, while still maintaining their signature cheerful approach.

Illustration of text: Summary...

If you aim to conquer the cosmos, you’ll need a few hopeful, compassionate Harmonizers to share their wonder, beauty and joy throughout the cosmos. Just make sure to approach gently if you want to really get to know your Harmonizer better.

This ought to be more than enough information to complete your mission. So, if you don’t mind, I have a sonnet to transmit to my beloved...

Illustration of text: Summary...

If you aim to conquer the cosmos, you’ll need a few hopeful, compassionate Harmonizers to share their wonder, beauty and joy throughout the cosmos. Just make sure to approach gently if you want to really get to know your Harmonizer better.

This ought to be more than enough information to complete your mission. So, if you don’t mind, I have a sonnet to transmit to my beloved...

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