sasaforestecho wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:50 am
With all of this discussion of the Mizol, I would like to know more about them. Specifically the training process. What sort of tests and missions do Mizol in training have? Is it more difficult than the other warrior castes? How does it differ from the training of, say, a Teidar.
The diral (or "basic" training) for Mizol and Teidar is very similar. The chief difference is that while the Teidar adhere to a strict code of conduct and forgo speech in order to train their telepathic discipline, the Mizol encourage unconventional solutions to problems, and they encourage the cadets to develop their spoken language skills. Pitting diral bands against each other is a relatively common element of most castes, but it is especially emphasized in the Mizol dirals. And, since the main Mizol academy is on Perrein, the outdoor activities are especially hazardous due to the hostile flora and fauna.
The Mizol have a diverse variety of specialties, so even though some of the Mizol techniques can be very difficult and demanding, there are a lot of different possible roles for a Mizol to be assigned to that fit her aptitudes. Psionic training mainly focuses on telepathic abilities, with a secondary focus on niche uses of psychokinesis, especially doing sneaky things with it (and manipulating information and surveillance systems). Probably more than most of the castes, Mizol require much more advanced training in order to be considered ready for field work, even if it's just diplomatic or local intel assignments.
sasaforestecho wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:50 am
Can you tell us anything more about Tempo's past? Like her military training and career?
Tempo was born in 2106 in the city-state of Eishran on Perrein. Her family used to be part of the powerful Asha clan in the pre-Imperial era, and they are still affluent and have strong ties to the Mizol intelligence community. Tempo was raised in a family creche and enrolled in local Mizol diral. Since she was born before the war, Tempo was still involved in the usual prewar extended education that lasted for decades; in 2135 when the war began, Tempo was still assigned to advanced study at the Mizol academy, where her grandmother is a specialist instructor.
Tempo saw her first action on Perrein during the Bluecrest insurrection (when some old-school brass and civilian plutarchs tried to depose Greywind), and her exploits brought her to the attention of higher authorities. She was shortly after assigned to Section 6, essentially a Mizol special forces team. She spent a number of years performing direct-action missions in contested territory. Eventually she was promoted out of the unit and began being assigned as intelligence officer to various fleet units. Which ultimately led to her being assigned to
Tempest.
sasaforestecho wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:50 am
Lastly, have any of our crew ever met Greywind? How common is it for civilians or warriors to see Greywind in person? What kinds of public appearances does she make?
Yes, Tempo has met Greywind. Greywind occasionally appears at public events, but since they have been at war for the entirety of her term of office, she doesn't have a lot of time for public appearances, and she has most often been near the frontier rather than at home. When she needs to address the public at large, she usually does so with a recorded verbal message.
Bamax wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 11:37 pm
Does the Loroi Union use a universal money form exchange or do they use multiple?
Meaning depending where you go your dollar with the first Azerein on it will be worth more or less depending where to go in the union.
I can only assume Umiak surely do use a universal money exchange as they value efficiency highly.
The Union uses a variety of different currencies, but it's relatively easy to convert between them. The official currency of the Loroi military government is the "talent," but they also use many different forms of credits and scrip that are only used in certain contexts (like at the local supply depot). The various alien members use their own currency (or currencies), as their economic systems tend to be more advanced than that of the Loroi.
The Umiak are decentralized and are not a "one size fits all" type of culture. They have a lot of diversity in how they address different economic challenges in different contexts and different locations. Efficiency doesn't necessarily mean simplicity, especially in the Umiak point of view.