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 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. 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.
  
-{{faction:yamatai:flag_of_yamatai.png?200Flag of Yamatai}}+{{faction:yamatai:flags:flag_of_yamatai.png?200Flag of Yamatai}}
  
 ===== Overview ===== ===== 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:star_army_of_yamatai]] that enhances its capabilities.+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.
  
 You can also use this guide to make Yamataians of other, older species below: 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 [[calendar:YE 22]] and [[calendar: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: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:Geshrin]] (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.+  * 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 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]]. 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]].
  
 ===== Character Name===== ===== Character Name=====
-Yamataians generally have American or Asian, Norse, or Japanese sounding names, written with their Surname/clan name first and then their first name. +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. 
 + 
 +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?]].
  
 Having trouble coming up with something? Try one of these random generators: Having trouble coming up with something? Try one of these random generators:
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 ===== Age & Date of Birth ===== ===== Age & Date of Birth =====
-The minimum age for [[species:minkan]] or equivalent to join the [[stararmy:star_army_of_yamatai]] is 20; we suggest you make your character at least this old. You may want to also list your character's 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.
  
-Note the Yamataian years are different in length than IRL years, and that there's different months too. This is explained more in the [[calendar:Yamatai]].+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. 
 + 
 +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. 
 + 
 +See also:  
 + 
 +  * [[timeline:timeline]]
  
-There was a huge plague that killed most of the population in [[calendar:YE 08]], so characters over about 30 years old are a rarity. 
  
-  * [[calendar:timeline]] 
  
 ===== Species ===== ===== Species =====
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 =====Gender===== =====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:star_army_of_yamatai]]'s mass production of [[species:Nekovalkyrja]] soldiers. It's also okay to make characters with non-standard genders.+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===== =====Employer=====
-Yamataian player characters generally work for the [[stararmy:star_army_of_yamatai|Star Army of Yamatai]] or the [[yamatai:sss]]. +Yamataian player characters generally work for the [[stararmy:start|Star Army of Yamatai]] or the [[faction:yamatai:sss]].
- +
-It is possible for [[faction:united_outer_colonies:culture:jiyuuian|Jiyuuians]] to serve in the Nepleslian military. For details, see [[nepleslia:jiyuuian_volunteers]] +
 ====Rank==== ====Rank====
-**Minkan** start as  [[stararmy:ranks:santo_hei]] (Soldier Third Class) unless they are civilians.+Yamataian citizens serving in the [[stararmy:start]] typically start with 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 ==== ==== Occupation ====
-For occupations in the [[stararmy:star_army_of_yamatai]], see: [[stararmy:occupations]].+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|]]. 
  
-:!: Please choose **one** occupation, not multiple ones. 
  
 ====Current Placement ====  ====Current Placement ==== 
  
-Minkan and Nekovalkyrja can request assignment to any of the active [[stararmy: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. +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===== =====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 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".
- 
-//See [[species:minkan:physical_attributes]] for specific details.// 
  
 **Minkan** generally range from 95 to 210lbs. (Women generally being closer to 135lbs.) **Minkan** generally range from 95 to 210lbs. (Women generally being closer to 135lbs.)
  
-//See [[species:minkan:physical_attributes]] for specific details.// +[[species:minkan]]
- +
-[[species:minkan:female]]\\+
 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.  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:male]]\\+[[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.  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. 
  
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 Facial features run the range of human faces and eye colors can be any colors. Facial features run the range of human faces and eye colors can be any colors.
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-//See [[species:minkan:physical_attributes]] for specific details.// 
  
 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.  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. 
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 =====History===== =====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 [[calendar: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.+**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 ^ ^ Real life year ^ In-game year ^
-| [[calendar:2009]] | [[calendar:YE 31]] | +| [[calendar:2013]] | [[timeline:ye_35]] | 
-| [[calendar:2010]] | [[calendar:YE 32]] | +| [[calendar:2014]] | [[timeline:ye_36]] | 
-| [[calendar:2011]] | [[calendar:YE 33]] | +| [[calendar:2015]] | [[timeline:ye_37]] | 
-| [[calendar:2012]] | [[calendar:YE 34]] | +| [[calendar:2016]] | [[timeline:ye_38]] | 
-| [[calendar:2013]] | [[calendar:YE 35]] | +| [[calendar:2017]] | [[timeline:ye_39]] | 
-| [[calendar:2014]] | [[calendar:YE 36]] | +| [[calendar:2018]] | [[timeline:ye_40]] | 
-| [[calendar:2015]] | [[calendar:YE 37]] | +| [[calendar:2018]] | [[timeline:ye_40]] | 
-| [[calendar:2016]] | [[calendar:YE 38]] | +| [[calendar:2019]] | [[timeline:ye_41]] | 
-| [[calendar:2017]] | [[calendar:YE 39]] |+| [[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 [[calendar:timeline|the timeline]].+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.  :!: 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 [[calendar:YE 30]] to [[calendar:YE 33]] and was evacuated by Yamatai or Nepleslia.+**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 [[yamatai:history:the_great_plague_of_ye_08]] and have an explanation for their survival.+**Old Characters** should be mindful of the [[timeline:events:the_great_plague_of_ye_08]] and have an explanation for their survival.
  
  
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 You can find more skills and skill information here: [[guide:skills]] You can find more skills and skill information here: [[guide:skills]]
  
-See also: [[yamatai:digital_mind]]+See also: [[faction:yamatai:digital_mind]]
  
-== The Easy Way === +==== The Easy Way ==== 
-If you're a [[stararmy:occupations:soldier]] in the [[stararmy:star_army_of_yamatai]], simply link to [[stararmy:skills:common]]. +If you're a [[stararmy:occupations:soldier]] in the [[stararmy:start]], simply link to [[stararmy:skills:common]]. 
  
 Here's the wiki code: Here's the wiki code:
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 ===== Inventory and Finances ===== ===== Inventory and Finances =====
-If you enlist your character in the [[stararmy:star_army_of_yamatai]], 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):+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):
  
 <code> <code>
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 ==== A Home ==== ==== A Home ====
-If it makes sense, you could put that your character has a [[yamatai:microapartment]] in [[location:Kyoto]].+If it makes sense, you could put that your character has a [[faction:yamatai:microapartment]] in [[places:kyoto]].
  
  

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