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Star Army Recruiting

Star Army Recruiting is a daughter organization to Star Army Personnel Command that is responsible for finding and enlisting people to fight for the Yamatai Star Empire.

The Star Army of Yamatai gets its soldiers from two sources: it produces soldiers and it recruits citizens as volunteers.

Do you have what it takes to be a soldier in the galaxy's greatest military?

Introduction

Being a soldier in the Star Army of Yamatai can be both exciting and challenging. The Star Army is a vast military force with advanced technology, including space travel and energy weapons. Soldiers are trained to perform a wide range of missions, from combat operations to humanitarian efforts across different star systems.

However, being a member of the Star Army also requires a high level of discipline, dedication, and sacrifice. Soldiers must adhere to strict protocols and orders, sometimes even sacrificing their lives for the greater good of the empire.

The daily life of a soldier can vary greatly depending on their specialty, rank, and current mission. Some soldiers may spend their days training or patrolling on a planet's surface, while others may be stationed on a starship, traveling through space for months at a time. Regardless of their assignment, soldiers must remain vigilant and ready for any threat that may arise.

The Star Army also offers opportunities for advancement and specialization. Soldiers can rise through the ranks and take on leadership roles or specialize in areas such as engineering, medicine, or intelligence gathering.

Overall, being a soldier in the Star Army of Yamatai can be a rewarding but challenging experience that requires a strong commitment to duty, a willingness to learn and adapt, and a deep sense of loyalty to the empire.

Why Join?

There are many great reasons to join the Star Army of Yamatai.

  1. Protect your homeland by defending the Yamatai Star Empire, from its enemies
  2. The Star Army offers a stable career with pay and benefits, free food, and accommodations.
  3. Opportunity to see and travel the universe.
  4. Quality education and skill training puts you in a better position to get a civilian job.
  5. Become part of a respected community of veterans.

The Recruiting Process

The flow of the recruiting process goes like this:

  1. Visit a recruiting center such as the Uesureyan Fortress
  2. Sign the Star Army Enlistment Contract and recite the oath.
  3. Attend training (See: Star Army Training Methods and Times).
  4. Get assigned to a unit, ship or base. See Star Army of Yamatai

Eligibility Requirements

In order to join the Star Army of Yamatai, applicants must be an adult legal citizen or permanent immigrant of the Yamatai Star Empire. They must be adults in good physical and mental health and able to speak Yamataigo (邪馬台語) and/or Trade (language) fluently.

Star Army soldiers must both be and appear to be a healthy adult.​ The minimum height for non-miniaturized humanoid personnel is 145cm tall, with an exception for Phods. All soldiers must exhibit a demeanor and appearance consistent with adult military personnel.

Adulthood

Age of adulthood may vary by species.

For most species, including humans, this is 21 Yamataian Calendar years (18.1 Earth years)1).

Synthetic species such as Nekovalkyrja that are artificially produced as full adults (both mentally and physically) may join immediately.

Accepted Species

The Star Army of Yamatai is currently accepting applicants of the following species:

  1. Synths (certain types only)

Other species, Anthros, and random aliens may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, with the requirements of:

  1. Humanoid overall body shape and size
  2. Hands capable of proficiently using standard Star Army weapons and equipment
  3. Human-equivalent intelligence or higher

Disqualifying Factors

The Star Army does not recruit persons who are:

  1. currently employed by a foreign government or military.
  2. not fit for military service due to kinds of
    1. Physical disabilities2)
    2. Mental illness
    3. Behavioral issues
    4. Substance abuse/addiction issues (including nicotine)
  3. likely to misuse their training when they leave the Star Army.
    1. low loyalty to Yamatai
    2. low morality and ethics
  4. financially questionable
    1. history of failing to meet obligations
    2. Severe debt that the applicant cannot or won't pay off
    3. Unexplained or excessive affluence
  5. Star Army Soldiers may not look or act like children.
  6. Star Army soldiers may not appear excessively sexualized. Examples include, but are not limited to: Disproportionate or exaggerated physical features such as bizarrely large breasts, buttocks, or muscles that draw undue attention and detract from a professional military appearance.

Criminal Behavior

The Star Army does not recruit people who are involved in crime. The Star Army will not recruit anyone with pending or current charges or trial, or who has been convicted of a crime in the last ten years. Certain severe crimes, such as rape, may permanently bar applicants from enlistment.

Serving in the Star Army is an honor, not a punishment. Anyone attempting to join the Star Army as a punishment or sentence for a crime will be rejected even if a court has ordered the person to join the Star Army.

The Star Army does not recruit members of criminal street gangs.

Radicals

The Star Army does not recruit people who have a history of participation in radical political or religious groups such as Nairan or Children Of The Aether within the last 10 years.

Term of Commitment

Nekovalkyrja, when they are born, are signed up automatically by the Star Army for three years of service. Non-Neko citizens of the Empire can also have tours of duty as short as three years. See: Star Army Enlistment Contract.

Recruiting Centers

OOC Notes

Wes wrote this page.

1)
Previously this was 20 (17 1/4 Earth years) and people could join and train as long as they would be adults by the time they served, but it changed in 4月 YE 41/May 2019 to reduce confusion over the requirement
2)
A waiver is available for cyborgs whose cybernetic parts are adequate substitutes for their missing body parts

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