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 ====== Creating a Character ====== ====== Creating a Character ======
-This guide will help you create a character to play in the SARP.+This guide will help you create a character to play in the Star Army setting. It is focused on making a character page on the wiki for your character and getting that wiki page approved as part of the site's [[guide:canon]]. Note that characters do not have to be on the wiki to appear in Open Roleplaying Forum threads, but for elsewhere in Star Army RP, they do.
  
-**Our goal is to help you get into the RP quickly and smoothly.** Although you should read through the character creation guides and linked articlesmuch of the background and history presented in this wiki is not strictly necessary for creating a character. If the Star Army universe seems too big, just remember that //you don't have to know everything// to get started. Skip the intricate details as necessary and just //focus on making a great character that you like// and that makes sense. Don't stress the fine points too much; you can pick them up along the way as you roleplay. If there are some specifics you want to include, do so, but know that you might have to correct them if there's a clash with the established setting (historic events, etc)+===== Starting Out ===== 
 +Before you startwe suggest deciding on two things: plot and species.
  
-**It's okay to submit an imperfect bio** so don't stress out trying to know everything. Since all characters are reviewed before approval, other members will get to see your bio and help you tweak your character if needed.+You may want to look at [[guide:characters_wanted]] to see who is recruiting and what types of characters people want to join their RPs!
  
-Start with the [[http://stararmy.com/templates/character.php|Character Template]] open in a separate tab or window and fill it in as you go.+==== Choose a Plot ==== 
 +First, you should look at the currently active [[:plots]] and see if there's one you want to make a character forTry to figure out what plot you're aiming for and build a character that fitsSince a plot has an existing GM, story, and characters, there will be people and characters immediately available to interact with. You may also want to look at the list of  [[guide:characters_wanted|wanted characters]].
  
-=== First Character: Join A Major Faction === +Please note that some plots accept "military exchange" characters from other factions (ask the plot's GM).
-We strongly suggest your first character serve in the [[:star_army_of_yamatai]] or [[nepleslia:military]]; this is the best way for you to get a feel of the Star Army universe. Characters in major factions are usually easiest to play because they get the most resources and guidance and the most adventures and plots to be in (after all, it is a military themed RP).+
  
-=== Second Character: Join A Smaller Faction === +If you do not see an active plot that interests youyou can also create your own RP thread. New RPs all start in Open RP. If you make your own RP thread, we suggest first making an interest check in the OOC forum first to see if other people want to roleplay with you.
-There's a great variety of lovingly-crafted smaller factions in the SARP that are desperate for players! To experience Star Army betterconsider making your second character in a different faction than the first and perhaps give some of the less-common species a try!+
  
-=== Have Plot In Mind === +==== Grab Veteran? ==== 
-A plot refers to an ongoing role playing group. In the Star Army RP, these are often on starshipsSince a plot has an existing GM, story, and characters, there will be people and characters immediately available to interact with. You can find ongoing roleplay plots using the [[:list of active plots|List of Active Plots]]. Try to figure out what plot you're aiming for and build a character that fits.+It might help if you get the attention of one of the other Star Army members that can help you as you work on writing up your characterWhy not find somebody on the [[https://discordapp.com/invite/RunXe4p|Discord]] server who can provide character advice and/or recommendations of RP threads to join? A faction manager or game master from your chosen faction can be a great resource to help you make your character because they're experts on Star Army lore. Doing this also helps you build a relationship with other community members.
  
-Other types of characters are available, and joining a plot is not requiredIf you want to blaze your own trail, see the [[guide:independent characters]].+==== It Doesn't Need To Be Perfect ==== 
 +**Our goal is to help you get into the RP quickly and smoothly.** Our wiki is very deep. Don't drown in it by getting overwhelmed by obscure details. Much of the background and history presented in this wiki is not strictly necessary for creating a characterJust focus on making a character you like.
  
-==== Specific Guides ==== +It's okay to submit an imperfect biography; if adjustments are needed, other members will help you tweak your character to fit the setting during the character's reviewThe best way to avoid mistakes is to get another member to help. Make friends!
-These are creation guides written specifically for given races.+
  
-=== Main Species === +===== Character Templates ===== 
-:-D //Recommended for new players because these races have wide playerbase and a variety of plots to choose from//+We recommend you start with the character template open in separate tab or window and fill it in as you go through the Character Creation Guide. Choose any of the following methods:
  
-^  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description  ^ +==== Namespace Templates ===== 
-| {{stararmy:character:duty:blackberry.png?125|Nekovalkyrja}} |  [[guide:creating_a_nekovalkyrja_character|Create Nekovalkyrja]]  |  **Nekovalkyrja:**\\ [[stararmy:NH-33|NH-33]]\\ [[stararmy:NH-29|NH-29]]  |  {{yamatai:yse_flag.gif?50}}\\ [[:Star Army of Yamatai]]\\ ([[:Yamatai Star Empire]])  | Exclusive to Yamatai's military, the Nekovalkyrja (pronounced Nay-ko-wul-ku-ree) are an all-female race of bio-engineered cat-eared warriors that make up the bulk of the Star Army of Yamatai. | +Creating new page in any of the //characters// namespaces will automatically load a blank template you can fill in. There are factional namespaces that provide access to factional [[wiki:struct|structured data schemas]].
-| {{stararmy:character:nick_saiga.png?125|Yamataian}} |  [[ccg:yamataians|Create a Yamataian]]  |  **Yamataian:**\\ [[stararmy:nh-31|NH-31]]\\ [[stararmy:NH-22C|NH-22C]]\\ [[species:Geshrin|Geshrin]]  |  {{yamatai:yse_flag.gif?50}}\\ [[:Yamatai Star Empire]]  | Another artificial race (and cousins to the Nekovalkyrja), Yamataians make up most of the civilian populace but are also common in Yamatai's military. | +
-| {{nepleslia:character:max.png?125|Nepleslian}} |  [[ccg:nepleslians|Create a Nepleslian]]   [[Species:Nepleslian]]\\ or [[species:id-sol]]  |  {{nepleslia:nespleslian_flag.png?50}}\\ [[nepleslia:military|Star Military]] ([[nepleslia:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia|Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia]])  | Nepleslians are mostly human, but might have mutant, alien, or ID-SOL DNA mixed in, as well as cybernetics. Mostly male, Nepleslians are known for their love of guns, alcohol, and pretty much vice in general.   |+
  
-Most species also have the option of joining [[origin:origin_industries]] or being [[:independent|independent]].+  * characters: 
 +    * characters:yamatai (use for all Star Army of Yamatai characters) 
 +    * characters:ndc 
 +    * characters:nepleslia 
 +    * //et cetera//
  
-=== Alternate Species === +For directions on how to move your character page, see: [[wiki:moving_pages|]]
-We suggest joining one of these smaller factions for your second character.+
  
 +==== Wiki Template ====
 +  * [[templates:character]] - copy and paste then fill it in
 +    * Basic model for the character template.
  
-^  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description  ^ +==== Forum Post ===== 
-|  {{:abwehran:character:hetzer.png?125|Hetzer Johannes Thalberg}}  [[ccg:Abwehrans]]  |  [[species:abwehrans]]  |  {{abwehran:abwehran_flag2.jpg?50}}\\ [[abwehran:abwehran_star_empire]]  | A humanoid, heavy-gravity species with a long history of warfareMales have four arms. | +  [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/character-template-instructions.21197|Forum Version of the Character Template & Instructions]]  
-|  {{isc_phoenix:character:uriel.png?125|Elysian}}  |  [[ccg:elysians|Create an Elysian]]  |  [[Species:Elysian]]  |  {{yamatai:yse_flag.gif?50}}\\ {{nepleslia:nespleslian_flag.png?50}}\\ Elysians may now join the [[:Star Army of Yamatai]] or [[nepleslia:military|Nepleslian military]]  | Winged and cultured, Elysians live within Yamatai and its neighbors.   | +    * Forum thread with general info about character submission. 
-|  {{gartagens:character:tam.png?135|Gartagen}}  |  [[gartagens:character_creation_guide| Create a Gartagen]]  |  [[species:gartagens]]  |  {{gartagens:union_flagg.png?50|Gartagen Union}}\\ [[gartagens:government]]  | The Gartagens are a proud tribal/warrior race from the uncharted regions of the sector. +    * Recommended for users who want a **private app review**.
-|  {{iromakuanhe:character:lod1.png?100|Iromakuanhe}}  |  [[ccg:iromakuanhe_new|Create an Iromakuanhe]]  |  [[iromakuanhe:people]]  |  {{iromakuanhe:iromaflagcurrent.png?50}}\\ [[:iromakuanhe_astral_commonwealth]]  | The [[iromakuanhe:people]] are a race of humanoids with advanced biotechnology who join their bodies to living machines, including great organic starships and the powerful VANDR biomecha. Newcomers to the galactic scene, they find themselves splintered and fractious compared to the great empires of the Core Systems. Created by [[user:Exhack]]. | +
-|  {{iromakuanhe:character:lod4.png?100|Freespacer}}  |  [[ccg:freespacers]]  |  [[freespacers:freespacers]] |  {{freespacers:freestate.jpg?50}}\\ [[freespacers:the_free_state]] or {{nepleslia:nespleslian_flag.png?50}}\\ [[nepleslia:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia|Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia]]  | A race of nomadic space people. |+
  
 +===== Specific Guides =====
 +These are creation guides written specifically for each species, giving you all the details you need when you make your character.
  
-== Additional Minor Species == +==== Main Species ==== 
-  * [[ccg:azoreans|Create an Azorean]] +These core species are recommended for new players because these species have wide playerbase and variety of plots to choose from.
-  * [[ccg:lorath | Create Lorath]] +
-  * [[ccg:Separa_Shan | Create a Separa'Shan]] +
-  * [[guide:creating_a_neshaten_character|Create Neshaten]]+
  
-==== General Guides ==== +^  Chibi Art  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description  ^ 
-  * [[ccg:general]] +| {{characters:yamatai:sakura_blackberry:blackberry_duty.png?125&nolink|Nekovalkyrja}} |  [[guide:creating_a_nekovalkyrja_character|Create a Nekovalkyrja]]  |  **Nekovalkyrja:** [[species:nekovalkyrja:nekovalkyrja_type_33|NH-33]]   {{faction:yamatai:flags:flag_of_yamatai.png?125&nolink|Flag of Yamatai}} [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]]  | Exclusive to Yamatai's military, the Nekovalkyrja (pronounced Nay-ko-wul-ku-ree) are an all-female species of bio-engineered cat-eared warriors that make up the bulk of the [[stararmy:start]].  Being a Nekovalkyrja is an exploration of what it means to be a person, what it means to be a soldier, and following a woman's transition from a mass-produced killing machine to becoming a unique and whole individual. | 
-  * [[guide:skills]] +| {{stararmy:characters:song_weizhi.png?125&nolink|Song Weizhi}} |  [[guide:yamataians|Create a Yamataian]]  |  **Yamataian:*[[species:minkan|Minkan]]  |  {{faction:yamatai:flags:flag_of_yamatai.png?125&nolink|Flag of Yamatai}} [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]]  | Another artificial species (and cousins to the Nekovalkyrja), Yamataians make up most of the civilian populace but are also common in Yamatai's military.  They're like [[species:human|humans]], but better, and with much more customization options. | 
-  [[guide:female_measurements|Female Body Measurements]]+|  {{faction:nepleslia:characters:spence_eric.png?125&nolink|Nepleslian}}  |  [[guide:nepleslians|Create a Nepleslian]]   [[Species:Nepleslian]], [[species:human]], [[species:id-sol]], [[faction:united_outer_colonies:culture:jiyuuian|Jiyuuian]], [[species:human|Geshrin]]  |  {{faction:nepleslia:nespleslian_flag.png?125&nolink}}  [[faction:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia|Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia]]  | Nepleslians are mostly human, but might have mutant, alien, or ID-SOL DNA mixed in, as well as cybernetics. Mostly male, Nepleslians are known for their love of guns, alcohol, and pretty much vice in general. | 
 +| {{:characters:yamatai:uaeso_chibi.png?125|}} | [[guide:creating_a_norian_character|Create a Norian]]  |  [[species:norian|]]  |  {{faction:yamatai:flags:flag_of_yamatai.png?125&nolink|Flag of Yamatai}}  [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]]   | An elf-like species from another universe who underwent great hardship to reach their new home in the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]].  |  
 +|  {{characters:neshaten:2013_katanova_suiyrena_by_ichan.png?125|Neshaten}}  [[guide:creating_a_neshaten_character|Create a Neshaten]]   [[species:shukaren|Shukaren]]  [[species:Myleke|Myleke]]  |  {{faction:neshaten:neshaten_main_flag.png?125|}} [[faction:neshaten:start]]  | After a terrible Civil War nearly causes their species to become extinct, the Neshaten have spent the past seven hundred years rebuilding their civilization, and are ready to see what is out there in the universe… knowing full well that other civilizations, both allies and foes, await them. | 
 +|  {{stararmy:characters:separa_shan_tech.png?125&nolink|Separa'Shan}}  |  [[guide:separa_shan]]  |  [[species:separa_shan]]  |  {{faction:yamatai:flags:flag_of_yamatai.png?125&nolink|Flag of Yamatai}}  [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]]  | These Lamia-like people come from one of Yamatai's many member worlds. | 
 +|    [[faction:ndc:ccg]]  |  [[species:operator]]  |  {{:faction:ndc:flags_and_symbols:ndc_flag.png?125&nolink|NDC flag}} [[faction:ndc:start]]  | Sentient military androids designed to 'operate' starships, fighters, mecha, etc. | 
  
-==== Character Templates ==== +In addition to the above factions, your character can also have the option of joining [[corp:origin:start]] or being [[faction:independent|independent]].
-  * [[http://stararmy.com/templates/character.php|Character Template]] for wiki (with links) +
-  * [[http://stararmy.com/templates/npc.php|NPC Template]] +
-  * [[:standard_wiki_biography_template]] (manual formatting) +
-  * [[guide:npc_template]] (manual formatting) +
-  * [[:anonymous_character_art]]+
  
 +==== Alternate Species ====
 +These are less-frequently-used species that are available to play but are less supported due to low faction activity or other issues.
  
 +^  Chibi Art  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description  ^
 +|  {{faction:abwehran_star_empire:characters:hetzer.png?125&nolink|Hetzer Johannes Thalberg}}  |  [[guide:abwehrans]]  |  [[species:abwehran|Abwehrans]]  |  {{faction:abwehran_star_empire:abwehran_flag2.jpg?125}}  [[faction:abwehran_star_empire]]  | A humanoid, heavy-gravity species with a long history of warfare. Males have four arms.  :!: **Note: Currently under revision, red links maybe found.** :!: |
 +|  {{faction:iromakuanhe:characters:lod4.png?100&nolink|Freespacer}}  |  [[guide:freespacers|Create a Freespacer]]  |  [[species:freespacers]]  |  {{faction:freespacers:pp_freespacers_allfolk_flag.png?125&nolink}}  Various [[guide:freespacers#cadre|Sub-Cadres]] & [[faction:independent|Independent]] Groups.  | A prolific culture of cyborg space nomads, known for their reliance on complex AI systems, vessels that can operate in complete independence for years at a time, and the sprawling 'polysentience' virtual network that binds them all spiritually. Chaotic, free-thinking, and infinitely resilient. |
 +|  {{characters:2015:alpin_lupaie:alpin_lupaie.png?100&nolink|Qaktoro}}  |  [[guide:hidden_sun_clan]]  |  [[species:qaktoro]],  [[species:tula]]  |  {{faction:hidden_sun_clan:hidden_sun_flag.png?125&nolink|Hidden Sun Clan Flag}}  [[faction:hidden_sun_clan|Hidden Sun Clan]]  | Feline aliens who live by a warrior code. After centuries of hiding, hunting and salvaging, they have emerged to take their place in the sector. |
 +|  {{:faction:iromakuanhe:characters:anju_seda_razavi.png?100|Iromakuanhe}} |  [[guide:iromakuanhe|Create an Iromakuanhe]]  |  [[species:iromakuanhe]]  |  {{:faction:iromakuanhe:iromaflagcurrent.png?125}}  [[faction:iromakuanhe:iromakuanhe_astral_commonwealth]]   | An isolated group of empaths that have recently come out of their [[system:iruotl|system]] in order to talk [[plots:dream_world|politics]]. They are also fighting a war with splinter groups, specifically played out by the [[plots:setareh_wing]], which fight with giant living mecha. |
 +|  [[species:elysian|{{plots:isc_phoenix:characters:uriel.png?125|Elysian}}]]  |  [[guide:elysians|Creating an Elysian]]  |  [[species:elysian|Elysian]]  |  [[faction:elysia:elysian_celestial_empire|{{faction:elysia:flags:elysia_flag.jpg?125|Flag of Elysia}}]]  [[faction:elysia:elysian_celestial_empire|Elysian Celestial Empire]]  | Winged and cultured, [[species:elysian|Elysians]] live within [[faction:yamatai_star_empire|Yamatai]] and its neighbors. [[species:elysian|Elysians]] can enlist in the [[stararmy:start|Star Army of Yamatai]] or [[faction:nepleslia:military|Star Military of the Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia]].  |
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 +
 +=== Additional Minor Species ===
 +  * [[guide:azoreans|Create an Azorean]]
 +  * [[guide:iee|Create an I'ee]]
 +  * [[species:Senti | Create a Senti]]
 +  * [[guide:valhallan_player_guide  | Create a Valhallan]]
 +
 +===== General Guides =====
 +These are general guides. Please use the species-specific guides above instead if possible.
 +
 +  * [[species:android]]
 +  * [[species:anthro]]
 +  * [[guide:birthplaces]]
 +  * [[species:random_alien]]
 +  * [[guide:general]]
 +  * [[guide:skills]]
 +  * [[guide:female_measurements|Female Body Measurements]]
 +  * [[:species]]
 +  * [[guide:inventory]]
 +  * [[guide:adoption]]
 +  * [[guide:types_of_wings]]
  

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