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 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.
-===== General Instructions =====
+===== Starting Out =====
-We recommend you start with the [[http://stararmy.com/templates/character.php|Character Template form]] open in a separate tab or window and fill it in as you go through the Character Creation Guide. The form automatically adds all the wiki code so you don't have to figure out the formatting syntax. Once you have the formatted code, you can paste it into a wiki page. Creating a page in the **character:** namespace will also cause a blank character template to automatically appear, so you can also use that method and in fill the details if you prefer.
+Before you start, we suggest deciding on two things: plot and species.
-==== Choose Your 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!
-Check out the nations of the Star Army universe and find one that suits your character concept. In SARP, most of the playable factions try to avoid actual wars with other playable factions. Joining a faction is not required. If you want to blaze your own trail, see the [[guide:independent characters]]. It's also possible to make your own faction (covered in [[guide:factions|Guide to Factions]]).
-**Major factions:** 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).
+==== Choose a Plot ====
+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]].
-**Minor factions:** 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. For smaller factions, it's a good idea to contact their faction manager for guidance. Note that SARP has been running for a long time, so factions' managers may have disappeared. If there is no obvious active person running a faction, you can get help with it from the site admin (Wes) instead.
+Please note that some plots accept "military exchange" characters from other factions (ask the plot's GM).
+If you do not see an active plot that interests you, you 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.
 ==== Grab a Veteran? ====
-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 in the [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?shoutbox/|Shoutbox]] 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 relationships with other community members.
+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.
-==== Finding an RP ====
-**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 [[active_plots|List of Active Plots]].
-**Tip:** You don't have to join an existing RP. You can also make your own roleplay threads; just remember, it's up to you to find players for those!
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 ===== Character Templates =====
-  * [[http://stararmy.com/templates/character.php|Character Template]] for wiki (with links)
+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 Guide. Choose any of the following methods:
-  * [[http://stararmy.com/templates/npc.php|NPC Template]]
-  * [[standard_wiki_biography_template]] (manual formatting)
+==== Namespace Templates =====
-  * [[guide:npc_template]] (manual formatting)
+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]].
-  * [[:anonymous_character_art]]
+  * characters:
+    * characters:yamatai (use for all Star Army of Yamatai characters)
+    * characters:ndc
+    * characters:nepleslia
+    * //et cetera//
+For directions on how to move your character page, see: [[wiki:moving_pages|]]
+==== Wiki Template ====
+  * [[templates:character]] - copy and paste then fill it in
+    * Basic model for the character template.
+==== Forum Post =====
+  * [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?threads/character-template-instructions.21197|Forum Version of the Character Template & Instructions]]
+    * Forum thread with general info about character submission.
+    * Recommended for users who want a **private app review**.
 ===== Specific Guides =====
-These are creation guides written specifically for each species, giving you the all details you need when you make your character.
+These are creation guides written specifically for each species, giving you all the details you need when you make your character.
 ==== Main Species ====
-These core species are recommended for new players because these races have a wide playerbase and a variety of plots to choose from.
+These core species are recommended for new players because these species have a wide playerbase and a variety of plots to choose from.
 ^  Chibi Art  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description  ^
-| {{stararmy:character:duty:blackberry.png?125&nolink|Nekovalkyrja}} |  [[guide:creating_a_nekovalkyrja_character|Create a Nekovalkyrja]]  |  **Nekovalkyrja:**\\ [[stararmy:NH-33|NH-33]]  |  {{yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png?125&nolink|Flag 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]].\\ \\ 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. |
+| {{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:character:song_weizhi.png?125&nolink|Song Weizhi}} |  [[ccg:yamataians|Create a Yamataian]]  |  **Yamataian:**\\ [[species:minkan|Minkan]]  |  {{yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png?125&nolink|Flag of Yamatai}}\\ [[: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.\\ \\ They're like [[species:human|humans]], but better, and with much more customization options. |
+| {{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. |
-|  {{:nepleslia:character:spence_eric.png?125&nolink|Nepleslian}}  |  [[ccg:nepleslians|Create a Nepleslian]]  |  [[Species:Nepleslian]],\\ [[species:human]],\\ [[species:id-sol]],\\ [[united_outer_colonies:culture:jiyuuian|Jiyuuian]],\\ [[species:Geshrin|Geshrin]]  |  {{nepleslia:nespleslian_flag.png?125&nolink}}\\ [[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. |
+|  {{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. |
-|  {{character:2015:alpin_lupaie:alpin_lupaie.png?100&nolink|Qaktoro}}  |  [[ccg:hidden_sun_clan]]  | [[species:qaktoro]]\\ [[species:tula]] |  {{:hidden_sun_clan:hidden_sun_flag.png?125&nolink|Hidden Sun Clan Flag}} \\ [[:hidden_sun_clan]]  | Feline aliens whom after centuries of hiding and salvaging have emerged to take their place in the sector. |
+| {{: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]].  |
-|  {{character:2013:katanova_suiyrena.png?125&nolink|Neshaten}}  |  [[guide:creating_a_neshaten_character|Create a Neshaten]]  |  [[species:shukaren|Shukaren]]\\ [[species:Myleke|Myleke]]  |  {{:neshaten:neshaten_main_flag.png?125&nolink|}}\\ [[:kingdom_of_neshaten]]  | After a terrible Civil War nearly causes their race 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 races, both allies and foes, await them. |
+|  {{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. |
-| {{character:2015:merr_il_ghere.png?125&nolink|Lorath}} |  [[ccg:lorath|Create a Lorath]]  |    |  {{lorath:groups:lorath_crest_ye_28_onward.png?125x100&nolink|Lorath Crest}}\\ [[:lorath_matriarchy]]  | A winged humanoid species, Lorath originate from their homeworld of Lor. Lorath society is known for adhering to a theocratic basis for order, a eugenically engineered caste system, a penchant for reckless technological advancement, and a Matriarchal authority structure. the Lorath Matriarchy functions as a whole for the purposes of advancing their society, adhering to worship, and furthering the agenda of their people through the guiding leadership of their clan elders, caste leaders, and royal caste placed at the forefront of the Matriarchy's ambitions to reclaim their sense of security which was shattered by their forced introduction into the interstellar stage at the hands of the Yamatai Empire. |
+|  {{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]].
-Most species also have the option of joining [[origin:origin_industries]] or being [[: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.
+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  ^
-|  {{gartagens:character:tam.png?135&nolink|Gartagen}}  |  [[gartagens:character_creation_guide| Create a Gartagen]]  |  [[species:gartagen]]  |  {{gartagens:union_flagg.png?125&nolink|Gartagen Union}}\\ [[gartagens:government]]  | The Gartagens are a proud tribal/warrior race from the uncharted regions of the sector.  |
+|  {{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.** :!: |
-|  {{abwehran_star_empire:character:hetzer.png?125&nolink|Hetzer Johannes Thalberg}}  |  [[ccg:Abwehrans]]  |  [[species:abwehran|Abwehrans]]  |  {{abwehran_star_empire:abwehran_flag2.jpg?125}}\\ [[abwehran star empire: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. |
-|  {{isc_phoenix:character:uriel.png?125&nolink|Elysian}}  |  [[ccg:elysians|Create an Elysian]]  |  [[Species:Elysian]]  |  {{yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png?125&nolink|Flag of Yamatai}}\\ [[:Yamatai Star Empire]]  | Winged and cultured, Elysians live within Yamatai and its neighbors. Elysians can join the [[:Star Army of Yamatai]] or [[nepleslia:military|Nepleslian military]].  |
+|  {{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. |
-|  {{iromakuanhe:character:lod1.png?100&nolink|Iromakuanhe}}  |  [[ccg:iromakuanhe_new|Create an Iromakuanhe]]  |  [[iromakuanhe:people]]  |  {{iromakuanhe:iromaflagcurrent.png?125&nolink}}\\ [[: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]]. |
+|  {{: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. |
-|  {{iromakuanhe:character:lod4.png?100&nolink|Freespacer}}  |  [[ccg:freespacers]]  |  [[freespacers:freespacers]]  |  {{freespacers:freestate.jpg?80&nolink}}\\ [[freespacers:the_free_state]] or \\ {{nepleslia:nespleslian_flag.png?125&nolink}}\\ [[nepleslia:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia|Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia]]  | A race of nomadic space people. |
+|  [[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]].  |
-|  {{stararmy:character:separa_shan_tech.png?125&nolink|Separa'Shan}}  |  [[ccg:separa_shan]]  |  [[species:separa_shan]]  |  {{yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png?125&nolink|Flag of Yamatai}}\\ [[:Yamatai Star Empire]]  | These Lamia-like people come from one of Yamatai's many member worlds. |
 === Additional Minor Species ===
-  * [[ccg:azoreans|Create an Azorean]]
+  * [[guide:azoreans|Create an Azorean]]
-  * [[ccg:lorath | Create a Lorath]]
+  * [[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.
-  * [[ccg:android]]
+  * [[species:android]]
-  * [[ccg:anthro]]
+  * [[species:anthro]]
-  * [[ccg:general]]
+  * [[guide:birthplaces]]
+  * [[species:random_alien]]
+  * [[guide:general]]
   * [[guide:skills]]
   * [[guide:female_measurements|Female Body Measurements]]
-  * [[guide:species]]
+  * [[:species]]
-  * [[ccg:inventory]]
+  * [[guide:inventory]]
+  * [[guide:adoption]]
+  * [[guide:types_of_wings]]
-===== Create Your Character's Wiki Page =====
-Add your bio to the wiki. If you're not sure how, see the steps below:
-  - Go the the Character Directories section of the page [[guide:characters#character_directories|Characters Guide]], follow the link to your faction
-  - On the faction's character list, "Edit this page" and add a link to your your character. If you're not sure about the formatting, just copy the formatting from some existing link.
-  - Save the page so the link is added.
-  - Click the red link you just made. It'll take you to a page that says "This page hasn't been created."
-  - Click "Create This Page" and insert your character biography code you made using the [[http://stararmy.com/templates/character.php|Character Template]].
-    - Make any final adjustments needed and then save your Wiki bio.
-===== Submitting Your Character =====
-In order to keep Star Army's setting original, consistent, and high-quality, we ask that new characters, setting elements, and technologies are submitted and approved before they appear in canon roleplay. Over 90% of characters submitted are approved, and most within a day or two.
-**How to submit:** Go to the [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/submit-new-characters.16/|Character Applications]] and create a topic containing a link to the bio page you just created.
-==== Who Can Approve My Character? ====
-Almost all characters on Star Army are approved by Game Masters of the plots they are headed toward.
-In the case where a character needs to be approved and there is no applicable GM, a site staff member or relevant faction manager (e.g. Kyle for a Neshaten character) can approve the character.
-Non-player characters are also approved by their respective faction manager.
-All players are allowed to give suggestions and advice to fellow players. You are not required to follow any particular piece of advice but ignoring the suggestions of the person who approves the character may result in the character being rejected for that RP.
-==== Review and Approval ====
-Your plot's game master or a character forum moderator will post comments and/or approval of your character in the forum thread you posted. The topic will then be moved to [[http://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?forums/approved-character-biographies.208/|Approved Characters]] (so if your character thread seems missing, check there!).
-We encourage you to also send your own private message to the plot GM introducing yourself and/or post in your intended plot's OOC thread to alert the plot GM that your character is awaiting approval for the plot.
-If there are no problems, approval will usually be quick and painless. If there are issues with your biography, the game master will do his best to help you adjust it so that it makes sense or fits in the role-play. The most common sources of problems are overpowered, glorious histories and skills, story continuity issues (things that wouldn't make sense, like joining the Star Army before it was founded), and lack of detail.
-**NOTE: If you update/edit your bio, post a reply to its thread so the reviewers will know to look at it again!**
-==== What If My Character Isn't Accepted? ====
-In the unlikely event your character is approved but cannot be accepted (For example, if a plot becomes full or closed), the plot's GM (or if he is not available, the Faction Manager or Setting Manager) will post a notice in the approved character thread and then contact your second choice plot GM on your behalf.
-===== After Approval =====
-Once you're accepted into the plot, edit the [[active_plots|plot's page]] so your character is on their crew roster (or ask your GM to). **Start [[guide:roleplaying|roleplaying]] as soon as the plot allows. Talk to your GM in the OOC thread if you're unsure.**
-If your character is in the military, you will also get an orders thread in the appropriate communications forum. It will tell your character where to go and serves as a record of his/her military service including transfers, awards, and promotions.
-**You are responsible for keeping your character page up-to-date.** Keep track of changes your character's history, skills, inventory, and finances (including pay) and edit your character article accordingly.

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