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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.
  
-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.+===== Starting Out ===== 
 +Before you start, we suggest deciding on two thingsplot and species.
  
-=== Choosing A Faction === +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!
-Characters in the military in one of the major factions (eg [[:star_army_of_yamatai]] or [[nepleslia:military]]) are usually easiest to play because they get the most resources and plots to be in (after all, it is a military themed RP). But there's also great variety of lovingly-crafted smaller factions in the SARP that are desperate for players! To experience Star Army better, consider making a second character in a different faction than the first and perhaps some of the less-common species a try!+
  
-=== Have a Plot In Mind === +==== Choose a Plot ==== 
-**Try to figure out what plot you're aiming for and build a character that fits. **Before you make your character, if possible, do a little background reading on the role-play and get an idea of which plot you want to join. A //plot// in this case refers to an ongoing role playing group. In the Star Army RP, these are often on starships. Since 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]].+First, you should look at the currently active [[:plots]] and see if there's one you want to make a character for. Try to figure out what plot you're aiming for and build a character that fits. Since 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]].
  
-Other types of characters are available, and joining a plot is not required. If you want to blaze your own trail, see the [[guide:independent characters]].+Please note that some plots accept "military exchange" characters from other factions (ask the plot's GM).
  
-=== Stay Focused === +If you do not see an active plot that interests you, you can also create your own RP threadNew RPs all start in Open RPIf 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.
-**Our wiki is very deep. Don't drown in it.** Our goal is to help you get into the RP quickly and smoothlyMuch of the background and history presented in this wiki is not strictly necessary for creating a characterJust **focus on making a character you like**. 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 review.+
  
-==== Specific Guides ==== +==== Grab a Veteran? ==== 
-These are creation guides written specifically for given races.+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 character. Why 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.
  
-=== Main Species === +==== It Doesn't Need To Be Perfect ==== 
-:-D //Recommended for new players because these races have wide playerbase and variety of plots to choose from//+**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 character. Just focus on making character you like.
  
-^  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description +It'okay to submit an imperfect biography; if adjustments are neededother members will help you tweak your character to fit the setting during the character'review. The best way to avoid mistakes is to get another member to helpMake friends!
-| {{stararmy:character:duty:blackberry.png?125|Nekovalkyrja}} |  [[guide:creating_a_nekovalkyrja_character|Create a 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'militarythe 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. | +
-| {{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'military+
-|  {{nepleslia:character:bernhard2.png?70|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.   | +
-|  {{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 |+
  
-Most species also have the option of joining [[origin:origin_industries]] or being [[:independent|independent]].+===== Character Templates ===== 
 +We recommend you start with the character template open in a separate tab or window and fill it in as you go through the Character Creation GuideChoose any of the following methods:
  
-=== Alternate Species === +==== Namespace Templates ===== 
-We suggest joining one of these smaller factions for your second character.+Creating a 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]].
  
 +  * characters:
 +    * characters:yamatai (use for all Star Army of Yamatai characters)
 +    * characters:ndc
 +    * characters:nepleslia
 +    * //et cetera//
  
-^  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description +For directions on how to move your character pagesee: [[wiki:moving_pages|]]
-|  {{:abwehran:character:hetzer.png?125|Hetzer Johannes Thalberg}}  |  [[ccg:Abwehrans]]  |  [[species:abwehran:abwehran|Abwehrans]]  |  {{abwehran:abwehran_flag2.jpg?50}}\\ [[abwehran star empire:abwehran_star_empire]]  | A humanoidheavy-gravity species with a long history of warfare. Males have four arms. | +
-|  {{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.   | +
-|  {{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. |+
  
 +==== Wiki Template ====
 +  * [[templates:character]] - copy and paste then fill it in
 +    * Basic model for the character template.
  
-== Additional Minor Species == +==== Forum Post ===== 
-  * [[ccg:azoreans|Create an Azorean]] +  * [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/character-template-instructions.21197|Forum Version of the Character Template & Instructions]]  
-  [[ccg:lorath | Create a Lorath]] +    Forum thread with general info about character submission. 
-  [[ccg:Separa_Shan | Create Separa'Shan]] +    Recommended for users who want a **private app review**.
-  [[guide:creating_a_neshaten_character|Create a Neshaten]]+
  
-==== General Guides ==== +===== Specific Guides ===== 
-  * [[ccg:general]] +These are creation guides written specifically for each species, giving you all the details you need when you make your character.
-  * [[guide:skills]] +
-  * [[guide:female_measurements|Female Body Measurements]]+
  
-==== Character Templates ==== +==== Main Species ==== 
-  * [[http://stararmy.com/templates/character.php|Character Template]] for wiki (with links) +These core species are recommended for new players because these species have a wide playerbase and a variety of plots to choose from.
-  * [[http://stararmy.com/templates/npc.php|NPC Template]] +
-  * [[:standard_wiki_biography_template]] (manual formatting) +
-  * [[guide:npc_template]] (manual formatting) +
-  * [[:anonymous_character_art]]+
  
 +^  Chibi Art  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description  ^
 +| {{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. |
 +| {{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. |
 +|  {{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. | 
  
 +In addition to the above factions, your character can also have the option of joining [[corp:origin:start]] or being [[faction:independent|independent]].
 +
 +==== 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]].  |
 +
 +
 +=== 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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