Achura

Achura Overview

New description:

Achura has been part of the Caldari State for three centuries, and yet their culture has always remained something of a mystery. Originally from the Saisio system, they are reclusive and introverted, and show little interest in the ephemeral phenomena of the material world. Intensely spiritual, Achur pilots have only recently taken to the stars, driven in large part by a desire to unlock the secrets of the universe.

Old description:

Achura has been part of the State for three centuries and joined and left the Federation at the same time as the State. Yet the Achur have always remained a mystery to others. Hailing from the inhospitable Saisio system in The Forge, the Achur are as reclusive and introvert as one can be and still partake in galactic affairs. Intensely spiritual, the material world holds little interest to the average Achur. Achur pilots have been few and far between in the past but the recent desecration of their homeworld at the hands of pirates prompted them to take to the skies in greater numbers.

The Achur homeworld is Saisio III, simply referred to as 'Achura'.

The Celestial Imperative

There are a series of missions that can be accessed through use of the Caldari Graduation Certificate (Signed) that divulge more information on Achur spiritualism. In this story arc the pilot will come in contact with Aviekko Ta, who requests various tasks be completed relating to an ongoing search for missing relics stolen from 13 Achur temples.

The sacred pieces believed to be from the Rod of the Creator were stolen from under the supervision of the Achur religious order. The Caldari State has pledged enormous resources toward tracking down the thieves. However, the Elder Visionaries of Achura, unsatisfied with the pledge and not trusting of the Caldari government, sought further action.

They devised the Celestial Imperative. Atoa Issa took leave of his prominent position within the Caldari Navy to oversee the search for the perpetrators of the crime, as well as the relics themselves. Together with Seer Chakai Potan, representative of the temples of Achura, he controls the resources the Achur government and the temples have supplied to fund their investigation.

Gender Descriptions

MALE

The Achur male is reserved in deeds and manner and is a master of disguising his own thoughts and emotions. Never rash or impulsive, he likes to meditate on every decision of importance. Compassion is not alien to him, but his tendency to look at the bigger picture makes it easier for him to sacrifice short-term gains for long-term benefits.

FEMALE

Female Achur are greatly sought after as teachers and mentors. Their intense interests in the metaphysical world give them great knowledge of everything from quantum physics to the human psyche. More importantly, it gives them the patience and modesty to look beyond their own petty interests and truly relate to others.

(Outdated) Base Attribute Distribution

Under the previous character creation mechanism, Achur pilots started with the following base attributes:

• Intelligence 8
• Charisma 3
• Perception 7
• Willpower 6
• Memory 6

Under the new character creation system, pilots of all races and bloodlines begin with the same base attributes.

Ancestry Selection

INVENTORS

New description: According to Achur beliefs, those who can reach inwards and sense the interconnection between all things are capable of accessing the universal consciousness, returning from it with novel ideas. For the Achur, inventions are almost regarded more for their spiritual implications than scientific significance. Creativity is thus a cherished attribute amongst the Achur, with inventors held in high esteem.

Old description: Creativity is a prized attribute amongst the Achur, inventions are considered spiritual rather than strictly scientific in nature. Only those in touch with themselves and the universe can 'tap' into the universal consciousness and return with novel ideas.

MONKS

New description: Thousands of monasteries are scattered around the Saisio System, operated by dozens of different monastic order. While each order has its own code of conduct dictating behavior and lifestyle, they all adhere to a fundamental belief: only through an understanding of the universe can the soul be perfected.

Old description: Thousands of monasteries are scattered around Saisio III, operated by dozens of different monastic orders. While each order has it's own code of conduct regarding member behaviour, celibacy and other issues, they all agree on one thing; only by perfecting the body can you perfect the soul

STARGAZERS

New description: The spritualism of the Achur is not an organized religion, but the Achura nation nonetheless holds seers and visionaries in high esteem. While the Achur refuse to attribute this vision to supernatural ability, they will acknowledge the Stargazer as possessing a profound awareness and understanding of the living universe

Old description: While the spitirualism exercised by the Achur is not an organized religion in any sense, the Achura nation still holds seers and visionaries in high esteem. While the Achur are realistic enough not to attribute them with supernatural prophetic powers, these individuals are still regarded as posssessing uncanny understanding of what makes the universe, and humans, tick.