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 ====== Creating a Nekovalkyrja Character ====== ====== Creating a Nekovalkyrja Character ======
-This guide will aid you in the process of creating a young [[stararmy:nh-33|NH-33]] [[species:nekovalkyrja]] character to roleplay in [[:Star Army of Yamatai]]. While going through this guide, you should have the [[http://stararmy.com/templates/character.php|Character Template]] page up in a separate tab so you can fill it out as you go along.+This guide will aid you in the process of creating a young [[species:nekovalkyrja:nekovalkyrja_type_33|NH-33]] [[species:nekovalkyrja]] character to roleplay in [[stararmy:start]]. While going through this guide, you should have the [[http://stararmy.com/templates/character.php|Character Template]] page up in a separate tab so you can fill it out as you go along.
  
-{{stararmy:nekovalkyrja_bust_shot.png?675}}+{{species:nekovalkyrja_bust_shot.png?675}}
  
 ===== Overview ===== ===== Overview =====
-{{  stararmy:uniforms:31_working_female_joto_heisho.png}}The Nekovalkyrja (pronounced “Nay-ko-wul-ku-ree”) are badass super-soldiers created to support the [[:Yamatai Star Empire]] through military service. Playing a Nekovalkyrja means being a member of the [[:SARPiverse]]'s most detailed, powerful, and most active organization, the [[:Star Army of Yamatai]]. These young women are well-trained and equipped to deal with any situation and they are inevitably put to the test as they are sent into the most dangerous battles and frontiers of the universe to defend and expand their mother nation. Warriors that survive and excel will rise to become starship captains and fleet admirals or retire in comfort and splendor.+{{  stararmy:uniforms:working:31_working_female_joto_heisho.png}}The Nekovalkyrja (pronounced “Nay-ko-wul-ku-ree”) are badass super-soldiers created to support the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]] through military service. Playing a Nekovalkyrja means being a member of the [[sarp:sarpiverse]]'s most detailed, powerful, and most active organization, the [[stararmy:start]]. These young women are well-trained and equipped to deal with any situation and they are inevitably put to the test as they are sent into the most dangerous battles and frontiers of the universe to defend and expand their mother nation. Warriors that survive and excel will rise to become starship captains and fleet admirals or retire in comfort and splendor.
  
 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. 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.
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 === The Star Army of Yamatai === === The Star Army of Yamatai ===
-//Main article: [[:Star Army of Yamatai]]//+//Main article: [[stararmy:start]]//
  
-In the year [[calendar:YE 21]], the [[:Yamatai Star Empire]] started building fleets of starships and consolidated its military forces into a combined force called the Star Army of Yamatai. Since then, the Star Army has been involved in countless battles, continually evolving its equipment and tactics. As a member of the Star Army, you are part of a powerful and widely recognized organization. Being part of the Star Army means acting like a soldier: respect should be given and orders must be followed. The Star Army places a lot of stock in being prepared, being smart, and doing what's right. Your crew mates will be depending on you. Don't let them down!+In the year [[timeline:ye_21]], the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]] started building fleets of starships and consolidated its military forces into a combined force called the Star Army of Yamatai. Since then, the Star Army has been involved in countless battles, continually evolving its equipment and tactics. As a member of the Star Army, you are part of a powerful and widely recognized organization. Being part of the Star Army means acting like a soldier: respect should be given and orders must be followed. The Star Army places a lot of stock in being prepared, being smart, and doing what's right. Your crew mates will be depending on you. Don't let them down!
  
 == Additional Reading == == Additional Reading ==
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   * [[stararmy:creed]]   * [[stararmy:creed]]
   * [[stararmy:regulations]]   * [[stararmy:regulations]]
 +  * [[stararmy:regulations:code_of_conduct]]
  
 === Rank === === Rank ===
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 == Enlisted == == Enlisted ==
-New characters typically start at [[stararmy:Santo Hei]]. This is standard.+New characters typically start at [[stararmy:ranks:santo_hei]]. This is standard.
  
 == Officer Cadet == == Officer Cadet ==
-You may also apply to start your character as an officer beginning at the rank of [[stararmy:shoi_kohosei]]. Only officer applications of a high quality level are accepted.+You may also apply to start your character as an officer beginning at the rank of [[stararmy:ranks:shoi_kohosei]]. Only officer applications of a high quality level are accepted.
  
 == Prior Service == == Prior Service ==
-If you are a [[:SARP]] if your previous Star Army of Yamatai character died (permanently), you have the [[:player_rights|right]] to make a new one at a rank equal to the one you lost.+If you are a [[:SARP]] if your previous Star Army of Yamatai character died (permanently), you have the [[player_rights|right]] to make a new one at a rank equal to the one you lost.
  
 === Occupation === === Occupation ===
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 The following occupations are recommended for new players with Nekovalkyrja characters: The following occupations are recommended for new players with Nekovalkyrja characters:
  
-^ Occupation ^ [[stararmy:color_scheme|Color]] ^ Typical Work Area ^ Notes ^ +^ Occupation ^ [[stararmy:uniforms:colors|Color]] ^ Typical Work Area ^ Notes ^ 
-| [[stararmy:soldier|Soldier]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:sky_blue.png|}}  | Any | Unspecialized; allows you to choose your occupation later | +| [[stararmy:occupations:soldier|Soldier]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:infantry_cornflower_blue.png?50x25|}}  | Any | Unspecialized; allows you to choose your occupation later | 
-| [[stararmy:Infantry|Infantry]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:sky_blue.png|}}  | Away Team | Fights the enemy | +| [[stararmy:occupations:infantry|Infantry]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:infantry_cornflower_blue.png?50x25|}}  | Away Team | Fights the enemy | 
-| [[stararmy:Pilot|Fighter/Bomber Pilot]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:blue.png|}}  | Starfighter | For carrier-based plots | +| [[stararmy:occupations:medical|Medic]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:medical_teal.png?50x25|}}  | Medical Lab/Away Team | Helps injured characters | 
-| [[stararmy:Medical|Medic]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:teal.png|}}  | Medical Lab/Away Team | Helps injured characters | +| [[stararmy:occupations:science|Scientist/Advisor]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:science_green.png?50x25|}}  | Bridge/Away Team | Researches and advises | 
-| [[stararmy:Science|Scientist/Advisor]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:green.png|}}  | Bridge/Away Team | Researches and advises | +| [[stararmy:occupations:starship_operator|Starship Operator]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:starship_operations_gray.png?50x25|}}  | Bridge | Runs a starship | 
-| [[stararmy:Starship Operations|Starship Operator]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:gray.png|}}  | Bridge | Runs a starship | +| [[stararmy:occupations:technician|Technician]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:technician+red.png?50x25|}}  | Engineering/Away Team | Installs, maintains, and repairs technology |
-| [[stararmy:Technician|Technician]] |  {{:stararmy:uniforms:colors:red.png|}}  | Engineering/Away Team | Installs, maintains, and repairs technology |+
  
 For a full list of Star Army occupations, see [[stararmy:occupations]]. For a full list of Star Army occupations, see [[stararmy:occupations]].
  
 === Skill Areas === === Skill Areas ===
-Because your character is in the [[:Star Army of Yamatai]], you can simply link to [[stararmy:skills:common]] instead of writing out your skill area descriptions. Here's the wiki code:+Because your character is in the [[stararmy:start]], you can simply link to [[stararmy:skills:common]] instead of writing out your skill area descriptions. Here's the wiki code:
  
 <code> <code>
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 ==== A Look ==== ==== A Look ====
 This section covers your character's appearance. This section covers your character's appearance.
 +
 +**Note:** If you like, you can use the [[http://stararmy.com/generators/nekovalkyrja.php|Random Nekovalkyrja Generator]] to generate a basic appearance to build off of.
  
 === Physique === === Physique ===
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 === Skin Color === === Skin Color ===
-{{stararmy:character:duty:blackberry.png?200|Blackberry}}  {{stararmy:character:duty:misato_suzume.png?200|Misato Suzume}} +{{characters:yamatai:sakura_blackberry:blackberry_duty.png?200|Blackberry}}  {{stararmy:characters:duty:misato_suzume.png?200|Misato Suzume}} 
-{{stararmy:character:duty:orshira_izokia.png?200|Orshira Izokia}} +{{stararmy:characters:duty:orshira_izokia.png?200|Orshira Izokia}} 
-{{stararmy:character:duty:satonaka_ayumi.png?200|Satonaka Ayumi}}+
  
 Nekovalkyrja skin generally comes in the following colors: Nekovalkyrja skin generally comes in the following colors:
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     * //Historically this has been the most common//     * //Historically this has been the most common//
   * Bronze, tanned, or olive   * Bronze, tanned, or olive
-  * Various shades of brown (coffee, chocolate)+  * Various shades of brown ([[items:drinks:coffee]], chocolate)
   * Pure white - these "Shiro" are common on snow worlds   * Pure white - these "Shiro" are common on snow worlds
   * Jet black - these "Kuro" are commonly stealth intelligence agents   * Jet black - these "Kuro" are commonly stealth intelligence agents
   * Pale teal or violet   * Pale teal or violet
   * Red, blue, or purple   * 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. :!: We're trying to promote more red, blue, and purple skinned nekos, please consider making one.
 +
 +{{stararmy:characters:emiyu.png?200}} {{stararmy:characters:duty:satonaka_ayumi.png?200|Satonaka Ayumi}}
  
 === Eyes === === Eyes ===
 +{{ stararmy:uniforms:duty_30:30a_white_katae.png}}
 +
 Nekovalkyrja eyes generally come in the following colors: Nekovalkyrja eyes generally come in the following colors:
  
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 === Hair colors and styles === === Hair colors and styles ===
-{{ :stararmy:uniforms:30a_white_katae.png}} 
- 
 Nekovalkyrja hair generally comes in the following colors: Nekovalkyrja hair generally comes in the following colors:
  
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   * Blue (various shades)   * Blue (various shades)
   * Pink or purple   * Pink or purple
 +
 +If your Nekovalkyrja has fur on her ears or tail, it can be a different color than her hair.
  
 === Facial Features === === Facial Features ===
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 === Tattoos === === Tattoos ===
-Tattoos are generally unheard of unless they are genetically imprinted in the skin due to a creator's specifications but generally, it is unheard of because of the body's ability to quickly heal and generally reject the inkOlder models of Nekovalkyrja had their model numbercreator and names genetically tattooed on them. Thus with the newer models, they dislike tattoos for this reason; they do not want to be marked as propertyIn spite of thisfactory-made Nekovalkyrja will often have a small serial number tattoo on the top of the right buttcheek or (since [[calendar:YE 32]]on the bottom of their right foot. After all, their bodies are government property...+{{  stararmy:characters:anri.png?200}} 
 + 
 +Tattoos won't stay on Nekovalkyrja skin because of the body's ability to quickly heal, but they can be genetically imprinted with skin patternsSome Nekovalkyrja have facial patterns that are solid blocks of colorlike triangles on the cheeks or lines running down from below the eyes. 
 + 
 +For more informationsee [[species:nekovalkyrja:facial_markings]]. 
 + 
 +Factory-made Nekovalkyrja since [[timeline:ye_32]] have a manufacturer and serial number on the bottom of their right foot. Naturally-born Nekovalkyrja do not. Note: There's a random generator for Nekovalkyrja serial numbers on this page: [[random_generators:star_army_of_yamatai_character]] 
 + 
 +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 "species" instead of "equipment."
  
 === Hands === === Hands ===
-It was common, until [[calendar:YE 33]], for Nekovalkyrja to have hands that had 3 fingers and no fingernails. This has started to disappear as the standard NH-33 has [[species:human|human]]-type hands. We recommend using human looking hands because the older style ones tend to confuse character artists.+It was common, until [[timeline:ye_33]], for Nekovalkyrja to have hands that had 3 fingers and no fingernails. This has started to disappear as the standard NH-33 has [[species:human|human]]-type hands. We recommend using human looking hands because the older style ones tend to confuse character artists.
  
-=== Randomly Generating An Appearance === +=== Tail === 
-If you like, you can use the [[http://stararmy.com/generators/nekovalkyrja.php|Random Nekovalkyrja Generator]] to generate basic appearance to build off of.+As of [[timeline:ye_37]] ([[calendar:2015]]), tails are back! If you want you Nekovalkyrja to have tail for a more "catgirl" look, go for it!
  
 ==== An Identity ==== ==== An Identity ====
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 //Main article: [[species:Nekovalkyrja]]// //Main article: [[species:Nekovalkyrja]]//
  
-Nekovalkyrja are typically **[[species:nekovalkyrja:creation_process|created]] by the Star Army**. After initial programming and 98 days of training on everything from the [[stararmy:spine|SPINE interface system]] to being polite, the Nekovalkyrja is sent to her first assignment.+Nekovalkyrja are typically **[[species:nekovalkyrja:creation_process|created]] by the Star Army**. They are fully adult when created, both physically and mentally. After initial programming and 98 days of training on everything from the [[stararmy:systems:spine|SPINE interface system]] to being polite, the Nekovalkyrja is sent to her first assignment.
  
-As a race, the Nekovalkyrja are instilled with bravery, although this can be manifested in different ways for Nekovalkyrja with different personalities; one soldier may be bold and fearless, charging into combat with a howl, while another may be ice cold, grimly going about her duties in a detached and robotic fashion. There is nothing rare about most Nekovalkyrja. They are just as common as civilian [[species:Yamataian|Yamataians]] and are spread throughout the empire. Within the Empire, there is no stigma attached to being born a Nekovalkyrja. The vast majority civilian populace respects these warriors and the sacrifices they make to ensure civilian safety. Outside of Yamatai, some people treat Nekovalkyrja with fear or hate. These ignorant foreign barbarians think that Nekovalkyrja are warmongering harlots. Watch out for them.+As a race, the Nekovalkyrja are instilled with bravery, although this can be manifested in different ways for Nekovalkyrja with different personalities; one soldier may be bold and fearless, charging into combat with a howl, while another may be ice cold, grimly going about her duties in a detached and robotic fashion. There is nothing rare about most Nekovalkyrja. They are just as common as civilian [[species:nh-22c|Yamataians]] and are spread throughout the empire. Within the Empire, there is no stigma attached to being born a Nekovalkyrja. The vast majority civilian populace respects these warriors and the sacrifices they make to ensure civilian safety. Outside of Yamatai, some people treat Nekovalkyrja with fear or hate. These ignorant foreign barbarians think that Nekovalkyrja are warmongering harlots. Watch out for them.
  
-Like the rest of Yamatai, the Nekovalkyrja are flavored with Japanese 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.+The Nekovalkyrja are flavored with 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.
  
 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. 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.
  
 === Name === === Name ===
-//Main article: [[ccg:nekovalkyrja:nekovalkyrja_names]]//+//Main article: [[guide:nekovalkyrja:nekovalkyrja_names]]//
  
 Nekovalkyrja names generally follow two main patterns: Nekovalkyrja names generally follow two main patterns:
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 You can also randomly generate your name using the [[http://stararmy.com/generators/nekovalkyrja.php|Random Nekovalkyrja Generator]]. You can also randomly generate your name using the [[http://stararmy.com/generators/nekovalkyrja.php|Random Nekovalkyrja Generator]].
 +
 +There's some naming ideas in this forum thread: [[https://stararmy.com/roleplay-forum/threads/what-are-your-favorite-ways-to-name-characters.70071/?order=vote_score|What Are Some Of Your Favorite Ways To Name Characters?]].
  
 === Age === === Age ===
-{{  :stararmy:uniforms:30_skyblue_masako.png|}}For the purposes of this guide, your fully trained Nekovalkyrja may start out with an age between 99 days and 3 years old. Younger is probably better. If she's older, it makes writing her character history more complicated. For example, NH-29 model Nekovalkyrja born earlier than [[calendar:YE 29]] will probably have inhabited a different model body than she does now and would have transferred her mind over at some point. Keep in mind that at birth a Nekovalkyrja has a mental age some somewhere around sixteen.+{{  stararmy:uniforms:duty_30:30_skyblue_masako.png|}}For the purposes of this guide, your fully trained Nekovalkyrja may start out with a calendar age between 99 days and 3 years old. Mentally and physically they're basically 21 years old, due to programming and faster minds. For character creation purposes, a younger age is probably better because if she's older, it makes writing her character history more complicated. You also want your character's biggest adventures to be ahead of them and not behind them.  
 + 
 +NH-29 model Nekovalkyrja born earlier than [[timeline:ye_29]] will probably have inhabited a different model body than she does now and would have transferred her mind over at some point.
  
 === Family and Creators === === Family and Creators ===
-Nekovalkyrja are typically created by the [[yamatai:ketsurui_zaibatsu|Ketsurui Zaibatsu]] or the [[:Star Army of Yamatai]] itself. In the uncommon instance that they might have a family they might only have a mother (nekos can asexually reproduce). Occassionally such a neko will have a second contributor to creator their young that may or may not help raise her.+Nekovalkyrja are typically created by the [[corp:ketsurui_zaibatsu|Ketsurui Zaibatsu]] or the [[stararmy:start]] itself. In the uncommon instance that they might have a family they might only have a mother (nekos can asexually reproduce). Occasionally such a neko will have a second contributor to creator their young that may or may not help raise her
 + 
 +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.
  
 === Gender === === Gender ===
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 === History === === History ===
-The current year is [[calendar:YE 36]]. You can find historic events on [[calendar:timeline|the timeline]].+You can find historic events on [[timeline:timeline|the timeline]] and the [[timeline:events|list of events]]. The current year ([[calendar:2024]]) is [[timeline:ye_46]].
  
 == New Enlisted Characters == == New Enlisted Characters ==
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 == Officer Cadets == == Officer Cadets ==
-Cadets will have trained for three years at [[stararmy:kyoto_war_college]] or another school.+Cadets will have trained for three years at [[stararmy:bases:kyoto_war_college]] or another school.
  
 === Personality === === Personality ===
-Try to describe what you you imagine your Nekovalkyrja is like. Is she friendly? Shy? Cool and collected?+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 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.+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 "starter" personality: Here's one of the various character archetypes Nekovalkyrja are programmed with for their "starter" personality:
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 === Finances === === Finances ===
 All characters start with 3,000 KS or the equivalent. In the roleplay, this is your character's enlistment bonus. If you want to start with additional possessions, their value should be deducted from your starting funds. All characters start with 3,000 KS or the equivalent. In the roleplay, this is your character's enlistment bonus. If you want to start with additional possessions, their value should be deducted from your starting funds.
 +
 +  * See [[stararmy:pay]] for monthly pay amounts.
 +  * You can also apply for LACY, a basic guaranteed income program. See [[faction:yamatai:economy]] for details.
  
 **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.  **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 ==== ==== Other Extras ====
-  * [[:anonymous_character_art]] +  * [[art:placeholders]]
-  * [[ccg:Zodiac Signs]]+

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