Unathi Educational Institutions

For most Unathi, education is handled on the job - with young Sinta being instructed in the traditional professions of their clan from a young age. Outside of this, the main form of education for commoners would be through apprenticeships with one of the Guilds. Some of these guilds operated their own academic institutions, particularly those with more skilled professions requiring extensive study, but most would simply learn through their labor as an apprentice, before perhaps finally being named a full member of their guild.

For the nobility, or particularly well-off guildsmen, however, there are several institutions of higher learning across the Hegemony. In the modern age, many of these institutions have opened their doors to commoners - whether by Hegemonic decree, or simply a desire to earn more money from enrolments. Graduates of these academies may be found throughout the Spur, with many of them having worked to update their curriculums for the interstellar age. Some of the most notable academic institutions of the modern Hegemony are listed below.

Skalamar University of Medicine

Located in the Izweski Heartland, the Skalamar University of Medicine is an ancient establishment, founded in the year 1010 CE by the Ayzi Medical Guild - a regional guild that would later grow into the modern House of Medicine. Though the House operates many medical schools, the Skalamar University is the oldest and most prestigious of these - to be named a Master Doctor from the University is the height of prestige in the medical field, with its graduates often becoming personal physicians to some of the most important and powerful nobles of Moghes.

In 2465, the House of Medicine was purchased by Hephaestus Industries - a company which has never been particularly involved in the medical field. This has technically brought the University under Hephaestus as well, though so far the megacorporation has not made any major changes to its curriculum or practices. Many of its graduates have come to find work offworld, subcontracting with human corporations that operate more extensively in the medical industry. Though NanoTrasen does not have much of a presence in the Hegemony, the University's curriculum has been adjusted to meet the megacorporation's standards for a licensed physician, and many of the House of Medicine's guildsmen will find work with the alien corporation.

Aside from Unathi medicine, the University has implemented and expanded its Department of Xenomedical Studies - teaching alien biology and medical treatment to better prepare its graduates to practice medicine on any form of life. In the modern day, graduates of Skalamar University are expected to be familiar with the treatment and care of any species found within the Spur. Nearly all graduates of the University are women, due to the traditional position of medicine as a feminine study in Unathi society.

Relevant Jobs: One could graduate the University as a qualified Chief Medical Officer, Surgeon, Physician, Psychologist, Pharmacist or First Responder. A recent graduate from the University might also be a Medical Intern, seeking to gain more practical experience in alien treatment. Though it would require additional training, the biological studies of the University could also lend themselves to a career as a Xenobiologist or Scientist with a focus in biomedical science or chemistry.

Skalamar Academy of the Natural Sciences

The other great academic institution of the Izweski capital, the Skalamar Academy of the Natural Sciences is known as one of the greatest centers of learning on Moghes. Scientists from the Academy have proudly stood at the frontier of Unathi progress ever since its founding in the early 19th century, shortly before the rise of the Izweski Hegemony. It was the work of the Academy that put the first colonists on Ouerea, who designed many of the energy weapons wielded by the Hegemony's military forces in the modern day - and who designed the nuclear weapons that would bring devastation to the planet during the Contact War.

The Academy has traditionally been a place of study for nobles only, though they have recently opened their doors to any Sinta by Hegemonic decree. However, their expensive enrolment fees and extremely high standards of prior education mean that few commoners have been able to make it through the Academy's doors, with even fewer graduating. The Academy has historically never been affiliated with any of the major Guilds of the Hegemony directly, and as such has remained outside the aegis of Hephaestus Industries - at least, for now.

Relevant Jobs: One could graduate from the Academy as a qualified Research Director, Scientist, Xenobiologist, Xenobotanist, Xenoarcheologist or Pharmacist.

Baandr College of Spirits

The Baandr College of Spirits is an institution owned and run by the Sk'akh Church, focusing on theological education and the higher mysteries of the Three in One. Considered by some to be an outdated school of mysticism and prophecy, the Church maintains its commitment that the College is critical to the wellbeing of the Unathi people. It has traditionally been open largely to nobles, as well as acolytes of the Church who show particular promise. Outside of theology, the College also provides instruction in fields of relevance to the Aspects of Sk'akh - though not to the degree of a more specialized institution.

Though most of its graduates would serve with the Church in some capacity, it is also a frequent place of education for more spiritually inclined nobles, who wish to gain a better understanding of the history, philosophy and spirituality of Sk'akh.

Relevant Jobs: Many of the College's graduates of any Aspect could be found as a Chaplain or Librarian, with those with a particular focus on history working in the field of Xenoarcheology. Those graduates who favor the Aspect of the Warrior could be found as a Head of Security, Warden or Security Officer. Those who favor the Aspect of the Healer might find positions as a Chief Medical Officer, Physician, Surgeon or First Responder. Those who favor the Aspect of the Fisher might take positions focused on the Fisher's role such as Chef, Botanist or Xenobotanist - or positions which allow easier connection with others to better guide them such as a Bartender or Psychologist.

Imas'hi School of Business

The banking guilds of Imas'hi have long operated the School of Business, an institution which has shaped the course of Moghresian economics for decades. Members of many of the prominent guilds have studied in its halls, with the now-defunct Merchants' Guild favoring it for obvious reasons. Unquestionably the school's most noteworthy graduate would be Yukal T'zakal, recently-named Guildmaster of Hephaestus Industries and a man both despised and lauded in equal measure. Many of T'zakal's clan have sought to follow in his footsteps by studying at the School of Business, though it remains to be seen if any will live up to the incredible success the new Guildmaster has found.

The School has changed its curriculum extensively in recent years, to cope with both the new shape of the Hegemony's economy and the realities of interstellar trade. Many of its graduates will find work as merchants or economic advisors, with some even rising to become Masters of Rivers for prominent noble clans. Hephaestus Industries has also invested heavily in the School of Business, and many of its graduates have found comfortable positions in corporate management with the megacorporation. Many of its graduates also find work as financial or fraud investigators - often for Hephaestus, though sometimes in governmental roles under the Hegemon's Master of Rivers.

Relevant Jobs: One could graduate the Imas'hi School of Business as a qualified Executive Officer, Operations Manager, Corporate Liaison or Investigator. Noble graduates might also find positions as Consular Officers for the Hegemony.

University of S'th

The University of S'th is one of the oldest institutions of learning on Moghes, dating back in one form of another to the fall of the Kres'ha'nor Hegemony. In recent years, it has largely been viewed as a place for spoiled noble children to waste their clans' money on frivolous pursuits - though it has seen a rise in prestige lately due to its most famous graduate - the Hegemon Not'zar himself, who graduated prior to his ascent to the throne.

Primarily, the University of S'th has a focus on Sinta'studies - a term which encompasses the fields of law, literature, rhetoric, philosophy and history. Many of the great philosophers, writers and intellectuals of Unathi history have passed through its doors over the centuries. It has traditionally been available only to nobles, though some particularly talented or wealthy commoners have been able to study there in the past.

Relevant Jobs: One could graduate from the University of S'th as a qualified Consular Officer, Corporate Liaison, Librarian, Journalist, Head of Security or Investigator. Those with a focus on history might pursue further study to become a Xenoarcheologist.

Teht Academy of History

Located in the city of Teht in the Southlands, the Teht Academy of History is an institution historically maintained by the Keepers of Heirlooms, where many of its guildsmen have studied. It is known for its connection to the fabled Grand Library of Teht, one of the oldest and most complete collections of Unathi historical records, dating back thousands of years. Primarily the Academy has a focus on, unsurprisingly, history - though its courses cover many of the practices of the Keepers of Heirlooms - Unathi bardic tradition, journalism, storytelling and the warrior-poet traditions of the skalds.

The Academy has historically mostly been open to guildsmen of the Keepers, with those who make generous donations also being permitted to study there. It is known for being a hotbed of debate, discussion and radical ideas, as the tension of modern Unathi society ferments in the factories and fields of the wider Southlands. Overlord Rokasi Miazso, ruler of the Southlands, is a graduate of this institution, known for his poetry which allegedly convinced a Traditionalist lord to defect during the Contact War.

Relevant Jobs: One could graduate the Academy as a qualified Journalist, Librarian, or Xenoarcheologist. Those who favor the traditions of the skalds might also find their way into command positions such as an Executive Officer or Head of Security.

Mudki School of Engineering

High in the northern Zazalai Mountains, the Mudki School of Engineering was a prestigious institution, where many of the finest engineers of guilds such as Junzi Electric or the Construction Coalition would have studied. Following the region's devastation during the Contact War, however, the school closed its doors in 2456, stating that they would reopen when the situation had stabilized. Nearly a decade on, and as Mudki continues to crumble under the rulership of the mad Lord Izaku, the school shows no signs of reopening.

Graduates of this institution can be found across the Hegemony, however - with many of them having taken work with guilds, or found offworld positions with Hephaestus Industries. Though it may not be accepting new students, it is still highly regarded, and a degree from Mudki carries a great deal of weight in engineering circles throughout the Hegemony.

Relevant Jobs: Graduates of the School could hold positions as a qualified Chief Engineer, Engineer, Machinist or Atmospheric Technician.

Izweski Academy of the Interstellar Sciences

A relatively young institution, founded by Hegemon S'kresti Izweski in 2456, the Izweski Academy of the Interstellar Sciences is designed to train Unathi to operate among the stars. Located in the foothills of the mountains north of Skalamar, the Academy has a focus on practical skills such as piloting, as well as more in-depth classes on subjects such as astrophysics, atmospherics and bluespace. Many of the officers of the Izweski Navy are required to study there, and in recent years many alien lecturers have been brought in - primarily humans, with a few Skrell and K'laxan Vaurcae appearing to share their own expertise.

The Academy continues to operate, though only time will tell if it will earn a place of prestige among the ancient colleges and universities of Moghes. Somewhat uniquely, the Academy not only accepts non-nobles but encourages their application, offering very generous scholarships to those who can prove their worth. For the majority, scholarships are also offered for those putting their skills to use in the Hegemon's service - whether through the Navy or in another position of relevance.

Relevant Jobs: A graduate of the Izweski Academy could find work as a qualified Executive Officer, Bridge Crewman, Chief Engineer, Engineer, Atmospheric Technician or Scientist focusing on bluespace or astrophysics.

New Skalamar Pioneer's Seminary

One of the most acclaimed universities of Ouerea, the Pioneer's Seminary was designed to instill colonists with the skills that they would need to not only survive, but to further progress Ouerea's development. This program manifested at first through the teaching of practical skills such as construction, farming, mining and any other necessary industries for Ouerean sustainability. Having moved in its purpose over the years since Ouerea's colonization, the Seminary now offers several kinds of courses with "Guild Accreditation" - including Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Astronomy and much more.

The Seminary was originally founded as a Sk'akh institution and maintains some level of that, with only religious figures holding tenure there - though the introduction of alien faiths and cultures has led it towards a more holistic approach to its spiritual roots. Though it is young and unproven, the Seminary is rapidly gaining prestige against its Moghresian counterparts, with Skrell, human and Unathi theories all seeing practical application

Relevant Jobs: Graduates from the seminary's original program might find themselves in positions such as a Shaft Miner, Botanist, Engineer or First Responder - favoring the practical skills of early colonial development. Later graduates could have qualifications as a Chief Medical Officer, Physician, Surgeon from the Health Sciences program; or a Chief Engineer, Research Director, Xenobiologist or Xenobotanist from the Natural Sciences program.