I'm curious.
1. Who exactly determines whether or not Nekovalkyrja are produced?
2. Were they ever for sale to the general public?
3. How much would a NPC version of one cost?
Edit: Also, how do those NH-32 armors work? Will they only be available for nekos? Or, could Minkans/humans use them as well? Sam just destroyed his power armor and may be needing a replacement. Maybe he could test one of the prototype NH-32s? It might be funny to have him temporary transfer into one of those armors for a combat situation.
Hello, let me answer your questions:
1. The Star Army of Yamatai determines the production of Nekovalkyrja produced, so this probably would ultimately fall to its commander, Ketsurui Yui. For example, Yui ordered the production of over 4 million new Nekovalkyrja in the last year, in anticipation of unspecified ground wars.
2. Yes, Nekovalkyrja and Nekovalkyrja bodies
were previously sold as products during the time that Yamatai allowed slavery. This was years ago.
3. Because Nekovalkyrja have been given the rights of a species, and because slavery was abolished, they are no longer available for sale. There are a number of other semi-sapient assistant androids available on the market, though, such as the ones Emrys makes.
Currently, the only ways to get a Nekovalkyrja body are to be born as a Nekovalkyrja, or to get a (free) transfer into one while serving in the Star Army of Yamatai or certain government agencies (the YSA, etc).
The NH-32 is an experimental body type, not an armor.
Ichi is a custom robot built by Dakura, she's not a commercially available model.
Here's some options:
- Novacorp Assistant Android (old/used) - 7500 KS or less
- Emrys Servant Android - Starting at 5000 KS new
You could custom make something, too, if your character has the skills or know someone who does.