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 ====== Creating a Character ====== ====== Creating a Character ======
 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. 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.
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 ===== Starting Out ===== ===== Starting Out =====
-Before you start, we suggest deciding on two things: plot and faction. +Before you start, we suggest deciding on two things: plot and species.
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-==== Choose a Faction ==== +
-First, you should look at the current playable factions and decide which one your character inhabits. The current playable factions are: +
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-^ Flag ^ Faction ^ Description ^ +
-| {{faction:yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png?nolink&50x35}} | [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]] | High-tech post-human empire partly inspired by 80s anime. | +
-| {{faction:nepleslia:nespleslian_flag.png?nolink&50x35}}  | [[faction:democratic_imperium_of_nepleslia]] | Humans and cyborgs. Manly. | +
-| {{faction:hidden_sun_clan:hidden_sun_flag.png?nolink&50x35}} | [[faction:hidden_sun_clan]] | Feline alien scavengers from the South | +
-|  {{faction:freespacers:pp_freespacers_allfolk_flag.png?nolink&50x35}}  | [[faction:freespacers:freespacers|Freespacers]] | Nomadic space hippies | +
-|  {{character:2014_or_earlier_unsorted:uso_chibi.png?35x35}}  | [[faction:uso:usostarorganization|Uso's Star Organization]]    | Close-knit opportunists +
-|  {{faction:iromakuanhe:iromaflagcurrent.png?&nolink&50x35}}  |  [[faction:iromakuanhe:iromakuanhe_astral_commonwealth]]  | Horned empathic isolationists that use living mecha | +
-|  {{faction:kishargal:ersetu_2.png?nolink&50x25}}  | [[faction:kishargal:kishargal_constitutional_dominion_of_ersetu|]] | The [[species:kishargal|Kishargal]]. 19th century space British, with horns | +
-| [[faction:elysia:elysian_celestial_empire|{{faction:elysia:flags:elysia_flag.jpg?50x35|Elysian Celestial Empire}}]] | [[faction:elysia:elysian_celestial_empire|Elysian Celestial Empire]] | Greco-Roman angels | +
-| [[faction:gartagen_union|{{faction:gartagens:union_flagg.png?50x35|Gartagen Union}}]] | [[faction:gartagen_union|The Union]] | A proud tribal/warrior race from the uncharted regions of the sector. | +
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-In addition to the above factions, your character can also be independent. See [[guide:independent_characters]]. +
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 +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!
  
 ==== Choose a Plot ==== ==== Choose a Plot ====
-Look at the [[guide: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 can find ongoing roleplay plots using the [[active_plots|List of Active Plots]]. You may also want to look at the list of  [[guide:characters_wanted|wanted characters]].+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]].
  
 Please note that some plots accept "military exchange" characters from other factions (ask the plot's GM). Please note that some plots accept "military exchange" characters from other factions (ask the plot's GM).
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 ==== Grab a Veteran? ==== ==== 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 [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/index.php?chat/|chat room]] or [[https://discord.gg/u3sY2nt|Discord]] 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.
  
 ==== It Doesn't Need To Be Perfect ==== ==== It Doesn't Need To Be Perfect ====
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 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: 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:
  
-  * [[templates:character_form]] 🆕 +==== Namespace Templates ===== 
-    Generates new wiki pages based on a form +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]]. 
-    * No wiki coding is required + 
-    * Recommended for users who want to create their character pages immediately. +  characters: 
-  [[https://stararmy.com/templates/character.php|Character Template & Wiki Code Generator]] +    * characters:yamatai (use for all Star Army of Yamatai characters) 
-    * Codes wiki pages based on a form +    * characters:ndc 
-    * No wiki coding required +    characters:nepleslia 
-    Provides previews +    * //et cetera// 
-    * Doesn't post to the wiki on its own so you'll need to copy and paste+ 
 +For directions on how to move your character page, see: [[wiki:moving_pages|]] 
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 +==== 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]]    * [[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.     * Forum thread with general info about character submission.
     * Recommended for users who want a **private app review**.     * Recommended for users who want a **private app review**.
-  * [[templates:character]] 
-    * Basic model for the character template. 
-  * Also, creating a new page in the character: namespace will automatically load a blank template you can fill in. 
  
 ===== Specific Guides ===== ===== 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 ==== ==== 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  ^ ^  Chibi Art  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description  ^
-| {{stararmy:character:duty:blackberry.png?125&nolink|Nekovalkyrja}} |  [[guide:creating_a_nekovalkyrja_character|Create a Nekovalkyrja]]  |  **Nekovalkyrja:**\\ [[species:nekovalkyrja:nekovalkyrja_type_33|NH-33]]  |  {{faction:yamatai: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 race of bio-engineered cat-eared warriors that make up the bulk of the [[stararmy: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}} |  [[guide:yamataians|Create a Yamataian]]  |  **Yamataian:**\\ [[species:minkan|Minkan]]  |  {{faction:yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png?125&nolink|Flag of Yamatai}}\\ [[faction: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. | 
-|  {{faction:nepleslia:character: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:Geshrin|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. | +|  {{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}}   [[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]]  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]].  |  
-|  {{faction:iromakuanhe:character:lod4.png?100&nolink|Freespacer}}  |  [[guide:freespacers|Create a Freespacer]]  |  [[faction:freespacers:freespacers]]   {{faction:freespacers:pp_freespacers_allfolk_flag.png?125&nolink}}\\ Various [[guide:freespacers#cadre|sub-cadres]] & [[:independent|independent]] groups.  | A prolific race 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: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. | 
-|  {{ :faction:iromakuanhe:character: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 [[plot:dream_world|politics]]. They are also fighting a war with splinter groups, specifically played out by the [[plot:setareh_wing|]], which fight with giant living mecha. | +|  {{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. | 
-|  {{character:2017:ishtar_chibi.png?135&nolink|Kishargal}}  [[guide:kishargalCreate a Kishargal]]  |  [[species:kishargal]]  |  {{faction:kishargal:ersetu_2.png?125&nolink|Constitutional Dominion Of Ersetu}}\\ [[faction:kishargal:kishargal_constitutional_dominion_of_ersetu]]  | Sailing on the Astral Seas, the Constitutional Dominion of Ersetu returns from a thousand years of isolation to reclaim their seat at the galactic table +|   |  [[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' starshipsfightersmechaetc. | 
-|  {{faction:gartagens:character:tam.png?135&nolink|Gartagen}}  |  [[faction:gartagens:character_creation_guide| Create a Gartagen]]  |  [[species:gartagen]]  |  {{faction:gartagens:union_flagg.png?125&nolink|Gartagen Union}}\\ [[faction:gartagen_union]]  | The Gartagens are a proud tribal/warrior race from the uncharted regions of the sector +
-|  [[species:elysian|{{plot:isc_phoenix:character:uriel.png?125|Elysian}}]]  |  [[guide:elysians|Create 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 join the [[stararmy:star_army_of_yamatai|Star Army of Yamatai]]the [[nepleslia:military|Star Military of the Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia]]or pursue a path in [[plot:ascension|politics]] |+
  
- +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 [[corp:origin]] or being [[:independent|independent]].+
  
 ==== Alternate Species ==== ==== Alternate Species ====
-These are less-frequently-used species that are available to playbut 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  ^ ^  Chibi Art  ^  Creation Guide  ^  Species  ^  Faction  ^ Description  ^
-| {{character:2015:merr_il_ghere.png?125&nolink|Lorath}} |  [[guide:lorath|Create a Lorath]]  |    |  {{faction:lorath:groups:lorath_crest_ye_28_onward.png?125x100&nolink|Lorath Crest}}\\ [[faction:lorath_matriarchy]]  | A winged humanoid species, Lorath originate from their homeworld of Lor. Lorath society is known for adhering to a theocratic basis for ordera eugenically engineered caste system, a penchant for reckless technological advancement, and 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 elderscaste 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. | + {{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:abwehran_star_empire:character: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 long history of warfare. Males have four arms.  :!**NoteCurrently 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 systemsvessels that can operate in complete independence for years at time, and the sprawling 'polysentience' virtual network that binds them all spiritually. Chaoticfree-thinking, and infinitely resilient. | 
-|  {{stararmy:character:separa_shan_tech.png?125&nolink|Separa'Shan}}  |  [[guide:separa_shan]]  |  [[species:separa_shan]]  |  {{faction:yamatai: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. |+|  {{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 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 === === Additional Minor Species ===
   * [[guide:azoreans|Create an Azorean]]   * [[guide:azoreans|Create an Azorean]]
   * [[guide:iee|Create an I'ee]]   * [[guide:iee|Create an I'ee]]
 +  * [[species:Senti | Create a Senti]]
 +  * [[guide:valhallan_player_guide  | Create a Valhallan]]
  
 ===== General Guides ===== ===== General Guides =====
 These are general guides. Please use the species-specific guides above instead if possible. These are general guides. Please use the species-specific guides above instead if possible.
  
-  * [[guide:android]] +  * [[species:android]] 
-  * [[guide:anthro]]+  * [[species:anthro]] 
 +  * [[guide:birthplaces]] 
 +  * [[species:random_alien]]
   * [[guide:general]]   * [[guide:general]]
   * [[guide:skills]]   * [[guide:skills]]
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   * [[guide:inventory]]   * [[guide:inventory]]
   * [[guide:adoption]]   * [[guide:adoption]]
-  * [[guide:work_for_uso]]+  * [[guide:types_of_wings]]
  

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