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 ======Creating a Yamataian ======
+This guide will help you create a Yamataian character. Yamataians are citizens of the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]], the site's central faction. It's a good home for your first character.
-====Name====
+{{faction:yamatai:flags:flag_of_yamatai.png?200Flag of Yamatai}}
-[[species:yamataian]] generally have American or Asian or Japanese sounding names, written with their Surname/clan name first and then their first name.
-====General Information====
+===== Overview =====
+We recommend that Yamataian characters be a [[species:minkan|Minkan]]. The Minkan species is the main species of Yamataian civilians and are the primary focus of this guide. The Minkan body also has a "militarization" option that can be activated by the [[stararmy:start]] that enhances its capabilities.
-===Species:===
+You can also use this guide to make Yamataians of other, older species below:
+  * The [[species:nh-22c|NH-22C]] is the older model of body, used by Yamataians born between [[timeline:ye_22]] and [[timeline:ye_33]] that haven't transferred to a new body. This model has been discontinued and is being phased out. [[faction:united_outer_colonies:culture:jiyuuian|Jiyuuians]] are also NH-22C and this guide can be used to create them.
+  * The [[species:nepleslian|Nepleslian]], [[species:human]] (NH-1), and [[species:human|human]] species are also found in Yamatai, but they are rare, as most people have opted to transfer their minds into Minkan bodies.
-Yamataians are the genetically created decedents of the [[species:geshrin|Geshrin]] species that have either upgraded their bodies from other species by transferring their personalities and memories into a new body or were recently born as Yamataian in the past couple of years. Now, people who are from Yamatai are also called Yamataian, since the Yamataian species is relatively new, some people that are "Yamataians" are really Geshrin.
+Yamataians can also be [[species:Nekovalkyrja]], a species of female warriors designed for military service in the Star Army of Yamatai. The have a separate character creation guide. See: [[guide:creating_a_nekovalkyrja_character]].
-===Gender===
+===== Character Name=====
-Yamataians are equally male or female.
+Yamataians often have American or Asian, Norse, or Japanese sounding names, written with their Surname/clan name first and then their first name. That said, Yamataians are incredibly diverse and almost anything (Korean, Scottish, something that you think sounds cool and scifi, etc) is acceptable.
-===Family (or Creators)===
+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?]].
-Yamataians typically actually have families rather than creators. Since the creation of the nation's currency didn't actually exist until [[:ye_24|YE 24]], poverty is generally unheard of since the nation would give its citizens anything they needed or really wanted within reason. And even today, no Yamatai citizens living in a Yamatai colony are starving.
-===Employer===
+Having trouble coming up with something? Try one of these random generators:
-Yamataian player characters generally work for the [[:star_army_of_yamatai|Star Army of Yamatai]].
-===Rank===
+  - FantasyNameGenerators.com: [[http://fantasynamegenerators.com/viking_names.php|Viking Names]]
-**Yamataian** start as a  [[stararmy:Santô Hei]] (Soldier Third Class) unless they are civilians.
+  - Springhole.net: [[http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/japanesenames.htm|Japanese Names]]
+  - Serendipity: [[http://nine.frenchboys.net/japanesef.html|Japanese Female]] - [[http://nine.frenchboys.net/japanesem.html|Japanese Male]]
+  - NameGenerator.biz: [[http://www.namegenerator.biz/japanese-name-generator.php|Japanese Name Generator]]
-===Current Assignment===
+You're not restricted to the types of names above, so feel free to make up something unique if you want!
-Yamataian and Nekovalkyrja can request assignment to any of the active [[:star_army_of_yamatai|Star Army of Yamatai]] plotships or they can choose to start in Fort Ready in order to become trained (and get a feel for playing their character). To join a civilian ship, you would have to contact the person in charge of that ship to get aboard.
+===== Age & Date of Birth =====
+The minimum age for [[species:minkan]] or equivalent to join the [[stararmy:start]] is 20; we suggest you make your character at least this old. You may want to also list your character's date of birth.
-====Physical Characteristics====
+Note the Yamataian years are different in length than IRL years, and that there's different months too. This is explained more in the [[faction:yamatai:calendar]]. There's also a conversion chart on that page.
-===Height===
+There was a huge plague that killed most of the population in [[timeline:ye_08]], so characters over about 38 years old are a rarity.
-Yamataians and generally range from 4'9" to 6' tall. If they want to wear a particular power armor (Mindy) they generally need to be under 5'7".
-===Weight===
+See also:
-**Yamataians** generally range from 95 to 210lbs. (Women generally being closer to 135lbs.)
+  * [[timeline:timeline]]
-===Measurements===
-(only if female)
-===Bra Size===
-(only if female)
-===Build and Skin Color===
+===== Species =====
-Yamataians tend to have rather small builds so typically, they are small breasted, have small waists and have slender hips. This is not to say that every once in a while there are ones that don't have wide hips or bigger breasts, but they are generally well proportioned to their bodies.
+Minkan, who make up a large portion of the [[faction:yamatai_star_empire]]'s population, are a synthetically-created species that replaced [[species:human|humans]] in most of Yamatai.
+The Minkan (NH-31) species is fairly new, so Minkan obtained their bodies via mind-transfers from other species like the older synthetic [[species:nh-22c|NH-22C]], NH-1 Geshrin, or humans. Other species like aliens can transfer their mind into Minkan bodies but this is less popular.
+=====Gender=====
+Minkan are typically male or female, and their numbers would be equal, if it weren't for the abundance of female veterans created by the [[stararmy:start]]'s mass production of [[species:Nekovalkyrja]] soldiers. It's also okay to make characters with non-standard genders.
+=====Employer=====
+Yamataian player characters generally work for the [[stararmy:start|Star Army of Yamatai]] or the [[faction:yamatai:sss]].
+====Rank====
+Yamataian citizens serving in the [[stararmy:start]] typically start with a rank of [[stararmy:ranks:santo_hei]]. Some occupations require a college degree and start as officers at the rank of [[stararmy:Ranks:shoi kohosei]]. If you have rank questions talk to [[members:wes]] who is the Star Army's manager.
+==== Occupation ====
+For occupations in the [[stararmy:start]], see: [[stararmy:occupations]]. Please choose //one// Star Army occupation, not multiple ones.
+You can make civilian characters too! A character can have any reasonable occupation. We suggest doing an interest check if you're going to make a civilian character so you know you'll have an RP partner to play your character with.
+If you want your character to be somewhere in between (having a regular job but also being part of the Star Army), they can be a member of the [[stararmy:reserve|]].
+====Current Placement ====
+Minkan and Nekovalkyrja can request assignment to any of the active [[stararmy:start|Star Army of Yamatai]] plotships or they can choose to start in Fort Ready in order to become trained (and get a feel for playing their character). To join a civilian ship, you would have to contact the person in charge of that ship to get aboard.
+=====Physical Characteristics=====
+Minkan and generally range from 4'9" to 6' tall. If they want to wear a particular power armor (Mindy) they generally need to be under 5'7".
+**Minkan** generally range from 95 to 210lbs. (Women generally being closer to 135lbs.)
+[[species:minkan]]
+The average NH-31F is a slender, well-formed attractive human female, with shoulders slightly more narrow than hips, usually small breasts. Because their body mass and composition are carefully controlled by internal metabolism and conversion methods, she cannot be obese and should have her body proportions be constant for most of her adult life. An average NH-31F is 157cm (5' 2”) tall and weighs around 61kg (135lbs). Bust size is usually between a B and C cup, but larger is possible. The standard NH-31F come with the classic human-style ears, and almond-shaped eyes.
+[[species:minkan]]
+The average NH-31M is a well-formed human male, with shoulders slightly broader than the waist. Because their body mass and composition are carefully controlled by internal metabolism and conversion methods, he cannot be obese and should have his body proportions be constant for most of his adult life. An average NH-31M is 163cm (5' 4”) tall and weighs around 69kg (152lbs). The standard NH-31M come with the classic human-style ears, and almond-shaped eyes. Facial hair is a matter of personal preference.
 Yamataians generally have lighter human skin tones but may also use unnatural colors if desired due to the body's ability to be customized.
-===Facial Features and Eye Color===
+:!: **We would like to represent a spectrum of ethnicity and looks in the RP. If you're willing, please consider giving your character a different look than a generic white guy.**
 Facial features run the range of human faces and eye colors can be any colors.
-===Distinguishing Features===
 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 ink.
-====Psychological Characteristics====
+===== Personality =====
+//Note: In this section we've included links to some random generators on another site that will help you flesh out your character. They're not required but they can help give you ideas when you're stuck.//
+**Minkan** have a full range of personalities like any regular human being and can have any odd behavioral quirks than any human being can have. Sociopathic or maniacal personalities are rare just like they are now. It is unknown if a Minkan's personality can be fractured producing a condition like Dis-associative Personality Disorder but such a concept is extremely hard to play out well and it is advised to stick to developing 1 personality.
+  * [[http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/character-personality.htm|Random Character Personality Generator]]
+  * [[http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/character-flaws.htm|Random Flaws and Weaknesses Generator]]
+  * [[http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/interests.htm|Random Character Interests Generator]]
+  * [[http://www.springhole.net/writing_roleplaying_randomators/character-motivation.htm|Random Character Motivation Generator]]
+=====History=====
+**Minkan** come from a number of personal backgrounds, some including having been a Nepleslian at one point in their lives. Since the actual Minkan body has only been around since the end of [[timeline:ye_33]], it is common for much older characters that wanted to remain in the Star Army of Yamatai to have transferred into a Minkan body. We advise that all new players refrain from creating an extensive military career background for newly created characters, if the character is older they might have been training or working as a civilian but try to keep from affecting the course of any nation's history unless you actually played that scene. If the character has grown up on Yamatai chances are that they have never known true poverty or hunger.
+^ Real life year ^ In-game year ^
+| [[calendar:2013]] | [[timeline:ye_35]] |
+| [[calendar:2014]] | [[timeline:ye_36]] |
+| [[calendar:2015]] | [[timeline:ye_37]] |
+| [[calendar:2016]] | [[timeline:ye_38]] |
+| [[calendar:2017]] | [[timeline:ye_39]] |
+| [[calendar:2018]] | [[timeline:ye_40]] |
+| [[calendar:2018]] | [[timeline:ye_40]] |
+| [[calendar:2019]] | [[timeline:ye_41]] |
+| [[calendar:2020]] | [[timeline:ye_42]] |
+| [[calendar:2021]] | [[timeline:ye_43]] |
+| [[calendar:2022]] | [[timeline:ye_44]] |
+| [[calendar:2023]] | [[timeline:ye_45]] |
+| [[calendar:2024]] | [[timeline:ye_46]] |
+You can find historic events on [[timeline:timeline|the timeline]].
+:!: Overly traumatic pasts can be a possible red flag in the recruiting process in the Star Army of Yamatai and can be a cause to reject Star Army characters for mental health concerns.
+**Jiyuuians ONLY:** If you're using this guide to make a Jiyuuian character, please include that your character was part of the [[faction:united_outer_colonies]] from [[timeline:ye_30]] to [[timeline:ye_33]] and was evacuated by Yamatai or Nepleslia.
+**Old Characters** should be mindful of the [[timeline:events:the_great_plague_of_ye_08]] and have an explanation for their survival.
+===== Social Connections =====
+Minkan typically actually have families rather than creators.
+:!: Star Army has seen a disproportionately large percentage of new characters who are orphans lately. Because of this, we prefer (but do not require) that your character has living relatives if he/she was naturally born.
+===== Skills =====
+You can find more skills and skill information here: [[guide:skills]]
+See also: [[faction:yamatai:digital_mind]]
+==== The Easy Way ====
+If you're a [[stararmy:occupations:soldier]] in the [[stararmy:start]], simply link to [[stararmy:skills:common]].
+Here's the wiki code:
-===Personality===
+<code>
-**Yamataians** have a full range of personalities like any regular human being and can have any odd behavioral quirks than any human being can have. Sociopathic or maniacal personalities are rare just like they are now. It is unknown if a Yamataian's personality can be fractured producing a condition like Disassociative Personality Disorder but such a concept is extremely hard to play out well and it is advised to stick to developing 1 personality.
+  * [[stararmy:skills:common]]
+</code>
+Other occupations can also do this; just add the relevant skills.
-===Likes===
+As you go through the roleplay, you will probably want to write out your character's skills to customize them and expand them, but it's okay to skip that part of your bio when you're just starting out.
-**Yamataians** can like or dislike any number of things like regular humans. It is rare though, for any one to really like the monstrous [[:SMX]].
-===Dislikes===
+===== Inventory and Finances =====
-**Yamataians** dislike a great number of things like regular human beings. They generally dislike whatever their current nation's enemy is as well as other little things.
+If you enlist your character in the [[stararmy:start]], your character will receive a set of [[:stararmy:standard_issue|Standard Issue Items]]. You can copy the inventory code from the page or simply link to the standard issue article itself (Wiki code below):
-===Goals===
+<code>
-**Yamataians** can have any number of personal goals.
+  * [[stararmy:standard_issue]]
+</code>
-====History====
+==== Starting Funds ====
+All characters start with 3,000 KS or the equivalent (if your character is in the military, it's his enlistment bonus). The value of items your characters starts with should be deducted from your starting funds, except for standard issue items (they belong to the government so they don't cost your character anything). Personal possessions are optional in most cases. You do not have to include any personal items in your character's inventory.
-**Yamataians** come from a number of personal backgrounds, some including having been a Nepleslian at one point in their lives. Since the actual Yamataian body has only been around for a couple of years, it is common for much older characters that wanted to remain in the Star Army of Yamatai to have transferred into a Yamataian body. We advise that all new players refrain from creating an extensive military career background for newly created characters, if the character is older they might have been training or working as a civilian but try to keep from affecting the course of any nation's history unless you actually played that scene. If the character has grown up on Geshrintall/Yamatai chances are that they have never known true poverty or hunger.
+==== A Home ====
+If it makes sense, you could put that your character has a [[faction:yamatai:microapartment]] in [[places:kyoto]].

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