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Nekovalkyrja

Nekovalkyrja (pronounced “Nay-ko-wul-ku-ree”) are the cat-eared clone soldiers of the Yamatai Star Empire. It is common for them to be be referred to as “nekos.” In Yamataigo (邪馬台語) they are called 猫ワルキューレ (nekowarukyūre).

All Nekovalkyrja citizens of Yamatai, regardless of their origin, are subject to a mandatory 3 years of military service in the Star Army of Yamatai, or the equivalent in direct service to the Yamataian government.

Core Concepts

  1. Nekos are always female.
  2. Nekos are primarily soldiers of the Star Army of Yamatai. They're made to be warriors (hence the “valkyrie” name).
  3. Nekos usually have catlike ears, which may or may not be covered in fur (“Neko” means “cat” in Japanese).
  4. Nekos brains have computer-like capabilities such as wireless communication and software downloads.
  5. Nekos can fly and hover around, so they are not impeded by terrain.
  6. Because Nekovalkyrja are typically created via artificial means, this means they usually do not have a childhood. Sometimes the resulting lack of life experience can make them seem naive.
  7. Nekovalkyrja are considered a species, not just equipment (as of late YE 35).

If you're interested in playing a Nekovalkyrja character, see Creating a Nekovalkyrja Character.

Nekovalkyrja Are A Species

Imperial Decree 20: Imperial Stance of the Rights and Restrictions on the Nekovalkyrja Species

“It is our view that the Nekovalkyrja, being a creature which can be created by not only by production but by natural birth, is indeed a species and we hereby decree that the whole Empire must treat it accordingly, and that the citizens of the Yamatai Star Empire who possess a NH-29 or NH-33 body are given the same rights are freedoms with one exception: as a military species created to be the protectors of Yamatai, we also declare all Nekovalkyrja citizens of Yamatai, regardless of their origin, are subject to a mandatory 3 years of military service in the Star Army of Yamatai, or the equivalent in direct service to the Yamataian government. This maintains the “veteran” status of the race which Taisho Yui explained is so highly revered amongst the Nekovalkyrja. This decree does not interfere with the Star Army of Yamatai's ability to produce Nekovalkyrja; the Star Army must continue to produce new Nekovalkyrja in any manner it sees fit.”

Generations of Nekovalkryja

The idea of a generation is human concept that doesn't apply neatly to Nekovalkyrja because they can produce at a young age, and (as you noted) they are a very young race in general, with Nekovalkyrja not even being heavily mass-produced until somewhere around YE 20, meaning most Nekovalkyrja are younger than 15. If I had to break down Nekovalkyrja into generations, it would be by model numbers or by the wars they were produced for.

  1. Original prototype weapons (Yui, Yuumi)
  2. Early NH-2 models for sale (Eve, Meni, Mani, etc)
  3. Initial mass production - NH-7 (Elysian wars Chaos Hive War, etc)
  4. Second Draconian War (Jaaq'tah) - trillions of NH-12 and NH-17 produced
  5. First Mishhuvurthyar War - trillions more NH-17
  6. Second Mishhuvurthyar War - NH-29
  7. Present generation - NH-33

Originally, the Nekovalkyrja series was developed by pnugen_corporation for the Uesureyan Empire. Later, Nekovalkyrja production was assumed by the ketsurui_zaibatsu.

Models of Nekovalkyrja

The nh-33 model is the most common, followed by the nh-29 and the nh-27. The nh-28_niws is uncommon but still in limited service. All other nekos are either extremely rare or obsolete and replaced.

  • NH-1 PNUgen “geshrin” or “Warmaiden”
  • NH-2 PNUgen “Nekovalkyrja”
  • NH-3 Mage
  • NH-4 PNUgen Controller
  • NH-6 PNUgen “Bubblegunner” (smaller ID-SOL-type with personal forcefield)
  • nh-7 PNUgen/WickedArms “Nekovalkyrja II”
  • NH-8 PNUgen Shadowshifter
  • NH-9 PNUgen Weapon
  • NH-10 NH-X Twin Nekovalkyrja
  • NH-11 PNUgen Shadowshifter II
  • nh-12 “Mini-Nekovalkyrja”
  • NH-13 Shadowshifter II
  • NH-16 WickedArms “Bubblegunner II”
  • nh-17 “Nekovalkyrja V”
  • NH-18 Adaptive Weapon
  • NH-19 Experimental Nekovalkyrja used for hybridization
  • NH-20 Experimental Nekovalkryja
  • NH-22 Experimental remake of NH-17
  • nh-23 Ketsurui Empress' Nodal Nekovalkyrja
  • NH-25 Advanced version of NH-17 Nekovalkyrja (Mishhu hybrid) eg: Pumpkin
  • nh-27 (Samurai Type)
  • nh-31 (most common male/civilian type)
  • nh-32 (Prototypes only)
  • nh-33 (most common female/military type)

Comparison Chart

NH-7 NH-17R NH-17S NH-22M NH-27 NH-28 NH-29 NH-33 NH-1 Geshrin NH-22C nh-31
Superhuman strength Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Extreme Limited Limited No Limited Limited
Disease resistance Yes Yes Yes Yes Immune Immune Yes Yes Limited Yes Yes
Poison resistance Limited Limited Limited Yes Immune Immune Limited Limited No Limited Limited
Holographic projection Yes † Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Holographic stealth and skin vision Yes † No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No
Internal hemosynthesis (healing) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Yes Yes No Yes Yes
External hemosynthesis Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A No No No No No
Hemosynthesis ports Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No
Internal Nodal System No No No No No Yes No No No No No
Encrypted telepathy Limited Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Psionic attacks Yes No No Yes No No (?) No No No No No
Gravity/inertia manipulation No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Limited Yes
Rocket thrusters Yes No No No No No No No No No No
Energy manipulation No No No No Yes Yes No No No No No
Internal aether generator No No No No No Yes No No No No No
Fingers (thumb not included) 3 3 or 4 3 or 4 3 3 4 3 ‡ 3 or 4 4 3 or 4 4
Ear Style (Neko or human) Neko Neko Neko Neko Neko Neko Either Either 1) Human Either Either 2)
SLICS Shoulder Interface Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No
SPINE Spine Interface No No No No Yes No Yes Yes No No No 3)


† Projection only, not on the body itself (skin stealth only)
‡ 4 on NH-29H

1) , 2)
Can have Neko, Human or Elf
3)
Unless enlisted

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