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 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 [[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: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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 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. 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 [[faction:yamatai:calendar]].+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 30 years old are a rarity.+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. 
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 +See also: 
  
   * [[timeline:timeline]]   * [[timeline:timeline]]
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 ===== Species ===== ===== Species =====
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 =====Employer===== =====Employer=====
 Yamataian player characters generally work for the [[stararmy:start|Star Army of Yamatai]] or the [[faction:yamatai:sss]]. Yamataian player characters generally work for the [[stararmy:start|Star Army of Yamatai]] or the [[faction:yamatai:sss]].
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-It is possible for [[faction:united_outer_colonies:culture:jiyuuian|Jiyuuians]] to serve in the Nepleslian military. For details, see [[faction:nepleslia:history:jiyuuian_volunteers]] 
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 ====Rank==== ====Rank====
-**Minkan** start as a  [[stararmy:ranks:santo_hei]] (Soldier Third Class) unless they are civilians.+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 ==== ==== Occupation ====
-For occupations in the [[stararmy:start]], 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 ==== 
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 =====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".
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-//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]]
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-[[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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 ^ Real life year ^ In-game year ^ ^ Real life year ^ In-game year ^
-| [[calendar:2009]] | [[timeline:ye_31]] | 
-| [[calendar:2010]] | [[timeline:ye_32]] | 
-| [[calendar:2011]] | [[timeline:ye_33]] | 
-| [[calendar:2012]] | [[timeline:ye_34]] | 
 | [[calendar:2013]] | [[timeline:ye_35]] | | [[calendar:2013]] | [[timeline:ye_35]] |
 | [[calendar:2014]] | [[timeline:ye_36]] | | [[calendar:2014]] | [[timeline:ye_36]] |
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 | [[calendar:2017]] | [[timeline:ye_39]] | | [[calendar:2017]] | [[timeline:ye_39]] |
 | [[calendar:2018]] | [[timeline:ye_40]] | | [[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]]. You can find historic events on [[timeline:timeline|the timeline]].
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 **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. **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 [[faction: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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 See also: [[faction: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:start]], simply link to [[stararmy:skills:common]].  If you're a [[stararmy:occupations:soldier]] in the [[stararmy:start]], simply link to [[stararmy:skills:common]]. 
  
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 ==== A Home ==== ==== A Home ====
-If it makes sense, you could put that your character has a [[faction: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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