Anthro is the common term for anthropomorphous animals (animals with human characteristics) and for humanoids with extensive animal features. In Star Army, anthros are usually bipedal and capable of human speech and have roughly the same mental capacity as human beings. Unless they're part of an existing species, Anthros are generally described as the animal they are based on or most closely resemble; for example: Anthro Wolf.

Most types of anthro characters, within reason, will also be accepted. Since there's no anthro faction, we want these characters to be already assimilated into some existing faction. We'd also like to avoid inventing a new species just to make an anthro character.

Some encouraged explanations for the origins of anthro characters are:

1. They transferred their mind into an anthro body for reasons of personal expression
2. They are the creation of an eccentric geneticist
3. They are a traveler from unknown space (see also Random Alien)
4. They are a random mutant from Planet Nepleslia
5. They were an existing animal that was uplifted into sapience

Anthros typically share common cultures with the humanoid groups around them. This section breaks down attitudes and ideas for anthros by faction.

The Democratic Imperium of Nepleslia has a significant subsection of its population that consists of random mutants and aliens, and Anthros blend in with them but may face some racism.

Anthros are generally well-accepted in the Yamatai Star Empire.

Most anthros are probably eligible to serve in the Star Army of Yamatai. See Star Army Recruiting for details.

The Minkan body also supports anthro features as customization options.

In addition, there are several species in Star Army that could be classified as anthro, at least in appearance:

1. Kodians (bears)
2. Kohanians (various animals)
3. Shukaren Laibe (foxes) - See: Neshaten Guide for Creating Characters
4. Qaktoro (leopards) - See: Creating a Hidden Sun Clan Character
   • Tula
   • Qakla
   • Tuoro

Note the above are technically not anthros, they're aliens.

Here's a list of all characters whose species is set to Anthro.

Exercise uniform anthro art by plex-sixsmith-adopts on DA using the base from Waitress on FA. Paid adoptable owned by Wes. Edits and clothes by Wes. Duty Uniform anthro art is by Kynli on FA using the base from Waitress on FA. Paid adoptable owned by Wes.