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+ | ====== Creating a Nekovalkyrja Character ====== | ||
+ | This guide will aid you in the process of creating a young [[species: | ||
+ | {{species: | ||
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+ | ===== Overview ===== | ||
+ | {{ stararmy: | ||
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+ | The story of a Nekovalkyrja character is about life in the Star Army, usually aboard a starship that travels someplace new every mission. The crew is family. A Nekovalkyrja starts as a mass-produced weapon and over time she develops her distinct individual personality and grows to become something more through character interaction. Interested? This guide will help you build your Neko. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== A Purpose ==== | ||
+ | This section deals with your Nekovalkyrja' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === The Star Army of Yamatai === | ||
+ | //Main article: [[stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the year [[timeline: | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Additional Reading == | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [[guide: | ||
+ | * [[stararmy: | ||
+ | * [[stararmy: | ||
+ | * [[stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Rank === | ||
+ | //Main article: [[stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Enlisted == | ||
+ | New characters typically start at [[stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Officer Cadet == | ||
+ | You may also apply to start your character as an officer beginning at the rank of [[stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Prior Service == | ||
+ | If you are a [[:SARP]] if your previous Star Army of Yamatai character died (permanently), | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Occupation === | ||
+ | Your character' | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Available Occupations == | ||
+ | The following occupations are recommended for new players with Nekovalkyrja characters: | ||
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+ | ^ Occupation ^ [[stararmy: | ||
+ | | [[stararmy: | ||
+ | | [[stararmy: | ||
+ | | [[stararmy: | ||
+ | | [[stararmy: | ||
+ | | [[stararmy: | ||
+ | | [[stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | For a full list of Star Army occupations, | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Skill Areas === | ||
+ | Because your character is in the [[stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | < | ||
+ | * [[stararmy: | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | As you go through the roleplay, you will probably want to write out your character' | ||
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+ | Nekovalkyrja are universally fluent in [[language: | ||
+ | |||
+ | You can find more skills and skill information here: [[guide: | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== A Look ==== | ||
+ | This section covers your character' | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Note:** If you like, you can use the [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Physique === | ||
+ | The typical NH-33 has the general appearance of a slender athletic young adult female [[species: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nekovalkyrja height ranges from 145cm (4' 9”) to 170cm (5' 6”) tall. An average NH-33 Nekovalkyrja is 160cm (5' 3”) tall and weighs around 45kg (99lbs). | ||
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+ | See also: [[guide: | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Skin Color === | ||
+ | {{characters: | ||
+ | {{stararmy: | ||
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+ | Nekovalkyrja skin generally comes in the following colors: | ||
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+ | * Pale tan, pink, cream, or peach colored (may include freckles) | ||
+ | * // | ||
+ | * Bronze, tanned, or olive | ||
+ | * Various shades of brown ([[items: | ||
+ | * Pure white - these " | ||
+ | * Jet black - these " | ||
+ | * Pale teal or violet | ||
+ | * Red, blue, or purple | ||
+ | |||
+ | Skin should be solid colored without patterns such as stripes or dots. | ||
+ | |||
+ | :!: We're trying to promote more red, blue, and purple skinned nekos, please consider making one. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Eyes === | ||
+ | {{ stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nekovalkyrja eyes generally come in the following colors: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Green or blue (various shades and combinations) | ||
+ | * Red (various shades) | ||
+ | * Black, brown or dark gold (various shades) | ||
+ | |||
+ | You may also want to describe the shape of your character' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Hair colors and styles === | ||
+ | Nekovalkyrja hair generally comes in the following colors: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Black (most common) | ||
+ | * Brown or red (various shades and combinations) | ||
+ | * Blond or white | ||
+ | * Green (various shades) | ||
+ | * Blue (various shades) | ||
+ | * Pink or purple | ||
+ | |||
+ | If your Nekovalkyrja has fur on her ears or tail, it can be a different color than her hair. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Facial Features === | ||
+ | When describing your Neko character' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Eye size and position | ||
+ | * Jaw size and cheek size | ||
+ | * Chin width and length | ||
+ | * Nose length, height; nose bridge width and height | ||
+ | * Forehead and cranium shape | ||
+ | * Overall face shape (wide, heart-shaped, | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Ears === | ||
+ | Nekovalkyrja have cat-like ears on the sides of their heads, positioned where a [[species: | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Tattoos === | ||
+ | {{ stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Tattoos won't stay on Nekovalkyrja skin because of the body's ability to quickly heal, but they can be genetically imprinted with skin patterns. Some Nekovalkyrja have facial patterns that are solid blocks of color, like triangles on the cheeks or lines running down from below the eyes. | ||
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+ | For more information, | ||
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+ | Factory-made Nekovalkyrja since [[timeline: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Older models had their model number, creator and names genetically tattooed on the top of their right butt cheek as well as a serial number marking their body as government property. This practice was discontinued in YE 32 as the Nekovalkyrja made their way toward becoming a " | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Hands === | ||
+ | It was common, until [[timeline: | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Tail === | ||
+ | As of [[timeline: | ||
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+ | ==== An Identity ==== | ||
+ | This is the most important section of this guide and it will probably take you the longest to complete. It requires imagination and consideration to answer this question: //Who is your character?// | ||
+ | |||
+ | === The Nekovalkyrja === | ||
+ | //Main article: [[species: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nekovalkyrja are typically **[[species: | ||
+ | |||
+ | As a race, the Nekovalkyrja are instilled with bravery, although this can be manifested in different ways for Nekovalkyrja with different personalities; | ||
+ | |||
+ | The Nekovalkyrja are flavored with a warrior culture. They are influenced by honor, tradition, courtesy, respect, and a sense of being a small part of the greater whole. Traditions include respect for guests, eating quietly, and being silently tolerant of hardship rather than complaining. | ||
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+ | All Nekovalkyrja are able to transmit and receive data via a secure form of telepathy. They can use this ability to browse the web or to instant message one another. Telepathy is generally reserved for communication out of voice range. If two Nekovalkyrja are in a room together, they will usually speak vocally. | ||
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+ | === Name === | ||
+ | //Main article: [[guide: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nekovalkyrja names generally follow two main patterns: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Japanese traditional name (Clan name, individual name) | ||
+ | * Norse traditional names (individual name, parent name) | ||
+ | * Mixed named (individual name, clan name) | ||
+ | |||
+ | Often, Nekovalkyrja names are chosen for their meaning. | ||
+ | |||
+ | You can also randomly generate your name using the [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | There' | ||
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+ | === Age === | ||
+ | {{ stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | NH-29 model Nekovalkyrja born earlier than [[timeline: | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Family and Creators === | ||
+ | Nekovalkyrja are typically created by the [[corp: | ||
+ | |||
+ | The most common places would be Kyoto, Yamatai (Ketsurui Zaibatsu) and Star Army Fleet Depot, Nataria (Star Army), most nekos are made in one of those two places. Nekovalkyrja can be made on a smaller or individual scale at any Star Army base or larger ship. | ||
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+ | === Gender === | ||
+ | Nekovalkyrja are all female, at least physically. It is possible for a man's mind to be transferred into a Nekovalkyrja body. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === History === | ||
+ | You can find historic events on [[timeline: | ||
+ | |||
+ | == New Enlisted Characters == | ||
+ | A Nekovalkyrja' | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Officer Cadets == | ||
+ | Cadets will have trained for three years at [[stararmy: | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Personality === | ||
+ | Try to describe what you imagine your Nekovalkyrja is like. Is she friendly? Shy? Cool and collected? | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nekovalkyrja might generally be manufactured but they do have very real and human personalities. Emotional disorders caused by the stress of being at war (i.e. Anxiety during conflict or depression after being brought back from a back-up are common) or from abuse do occur but it is rare that a newly created NH-29 Nekovalkyrja is a mindless, heartless being bent on only destruction. Incredibly disturbed personalities are very rare in newer Nekovalkyrja. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Here's one of the various character archetypes Nekovalkyrja are programmed with for their " | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Archetype: Cold-Blooded == | ||
+ | This Nekovalkyrja archetype is a powerful, ruthless killer who is cold as ice. When fighting, she has zero sense of fear, fairness, pity, or mercy, and will use any tactic necessary to ensure victory. This is a woman without qualms about violence or pain who will sacrifice whatever is necessary to complete her mission. She is fiercely loyal and follows her orders unquestioningly and unflinchingly. Among her peers, she will never demean, betray, or exploit her fellow soldiers. She is incredibly disciplined and is constantly obsessed with making herself the best she can be, and expects the same of her peers, training constantly. She is not subtle or evasive in her communication. She is a master of combat who moves with machine-like precision. Socially, she is distant and although she has a deep passion, this passion is not for pleasurable things, but for the science of war; she rarely shows emotion and when she does, it's subdued, meaningful. She is intelligent and articulate. She understands how to be strong and in control without being threatening, | ||
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+ | Other Nekovalkyrja archetypes include, but are not limited to, // | ||
+ | |||
+ | == Random Generators == | ||
+ | Here's some neat (off-site) resources you can use for inspiration: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Goals === | ||
+ | Just because you're young doesn' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Nekovalkyrja goals tend to be advancing their careers, obtaining their ships or furthering their quest for knowledge. They also tend to have fairly human goals, although the ideal of monogamy might be lost on them, since they do not need to mate for life if at all to advance their species (but they may like the idea of having a life partner being as they are generally living in a state of war). | ||
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+ | You could also roll for some random goals: [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
+ | === Likes and Dislikes === | ||
+ | In the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Gear and Finances ==== | ||
+ | === Standard Issue === | ||
+ | As a member of the Star Army of Yamatai, your character will receive a set of [[: | ||
+ | |||
+ | < | ||
+ | * [[stararmy: | ||
+ | </ | ||
+ | |||
+ | Using this may actually be better, as the standard issue can change over time as new items are added and old items fall out of use. | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Personal Possessions === | ||
+ | It is likely that your Nekovalkyrja will have few, if any, personal belongings. If you want to include some in her biography, put them in your character' | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Finances === | ||
+ | All characters start with 3,000 KS or the equivalent. In the roleplay, this is your character' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * See [[stararmy: | ||
+ | * You can also apply for LACY, a basic guaranteed income program. See [[faction: | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Tip:** Don't get lost surfing the wiki trying to find stuff to buy! We suggest that you keep the cash and purchase items later, once your character is approved and you're already posting in the roleplay plots. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==== Other Extras ==== | ||
+ | * [[art: |