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====== Creating a Nekovalkyrja Character ====== | ====== Creating a Nekovalkyrja Character ====== | ||
- | This guide will aid you in the process of creating a young [[species: | + | This guide will aid you in the process of creating a young [[species: |
- | {{stararmy: | + | {{stararmy: |
===== Overview ===== | ===== Overview ===== | ||
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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: | * [[stararmy: | ||
* [[stararmy: | * [[stararmy: | ||
+ | * [[stararmy: | ||
=== Rank === | === Rank === | ||
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^ Occupation ^ [[stararmy: | ^ Occupation ^ [[stararmy: | ||
- | | [[stararmy: | + | | [[stararmy: |
- | | [[stararmy:Infantry|Infantry]] | {{: | + | | [[stararmy:occupations: |
- | | [[stararmy: | + | |
| [[stararmy: | | [[stararmy: | ||
| [[stararmy: | | [[stararmy: | ||
- | | [[stararmy:Starship Operations|Starship Operator]] | {{: | + | | [[stararmy:occupations: |
| [[stararmy: | | [[stararmy: | ||
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=== Skill Areas === | === Skill Areas === | ||
- | Because your character is in the [[:Star Army of Yamatai]], you can simply link to [[stararmy: | + | Because your character is in the [[stararmy:start]], you can simply link to [[stararmy: |
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=== Skin Color === | === Skin Color === | ||
- | {{stararmy:character: | + | {{stararmy:characters: |
- | {{stararmy:character: | + | {{stararmy:characters: |
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Nekovalkyrja skin generally comes in the following colors: | Nekovalkyrja skin generally comes in the following colors: | ||
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:!: 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. | ||
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+ | {{stararmy: | ||
=== Eyes === | === Eyes === | ||
- | {{ :stararmy: | + | {{ stararmy: |
Nekovalkyrja eyes generally come in the following colors: | Nekovalkyrja eyes generally come in the following colors: | ||
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=== Tattoos === | === Tattoos === | ||
- | {{ stararmy:character: | + | {{ stararmy:characters: |
Tattoos won't stay on Nekovalkyrja skin because of the body's ability to quickly heal, but they can be genetically imprinted with skin patterns. Some Nekovalkyrja have facial patterns that are solid blocks of color, like triangles on the cheeks or lines running down from below the eyes. | Tattoos won't stay on Nekovalkyrja skin because of the body's ability to quickly heal, but they can be genetically imprinted with skin patterns. Some Nekovalkyrja have facial patterns that are solid blocks of color, like triangles on the cheeks or lines running down from below the eyes. | ||
- | Factory-made Nekovalkyrja since [[calendar:YE 32]] have a manufacturer and serial number on the bottom of their right foot. Naturally-born Nekovalkyrja do not. | + | For more information, |
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+ | 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' | ||
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 " | 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 " | ||
=== 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: | + | 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: |
=== Tail === | === Tail === | ||
- | As of [[calendar:YE 37]] ([[calendar: | + | As of [[timeline:ye_37]] ([[calendar: |
==== An Identity ==== | ==== An Identity ==== | ||
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//Main article: [[species: | //Main article: [[species: | ||
- | Nekovalkyrja are typically **[[species: | + | Nekovalkyrja are typically **[[species: |
As a race, the Nekovalkyrja are instilled with bravery, although this can be manifested in different ways for Nekovalkyrja with different personalities; | As a race, the Nekovalkyrja are instilled with bravery, although this can be manifested in different ways for Nekovalkyrja with different personalities; | ||
- | Like the rest of Yamatai, the Nekovalkyrja are flavored with Japanese | + | The Nekovalkyrja are flavored with a 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: | + | //Main article: [[guide: |
Nekovalkyrja names generally follow two main patterns: | Nekovalkyrja names generally follow two main patterns: | ||
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=== Age === | === Age === | ||
- | {{ | + | {{ stararmy: |
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+ | 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: | + | Nekovalkyrja are typically created by the [[corp: |
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. | 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. | ||
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=== History === | === History === | ||
- | The current year is [[calendar: | + | You can find historic events on [[timeline: |
== New Enlisted Characters == | == New Enlisted Characters == | ||
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== Officer Cadets == | == Officer Cadets == | ||
- | Cadets will have trained for three years at [[stararmy: | + | Cadets will have trained for three years at [[stararmy:bases: |
=== 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 " | Here's one of the various character archetypes Nekovalkyrja are programmed with for their " | ||
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* See [[stararmy: | * See [[stararmy: | ||
- | * You can also apply for LACY, a basic guaranteed income program. See [[yamatai: | + | * You can also apply for LACY, a basic guaranteed income program. See [[faction:yamatai: |
**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: | + |