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==Dagamur Freewater Private Forces==
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The Dagamuir Freewater Private Forces are an Unathi-founded private military contractor based primarily on Ouerea. They serve as mercenaries, bodyguards and bounty hunters across Izweski space - and beyond, in recent years. Though the modern-day iteration of Freewater was founded fairly recently, being established in 2461, the history of Dagamuir dates back centuries, to the days before the Izweski Hegemony’s rise.
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The emblem of Dagamuir is a red-and-gold Unathi eye on a green field - representing the eye of [[Unathi_Religion#The_Warrior_Mukari|Sk’akh’s Aspect of the Warrior]]. Emblazoned beneath it - officially in Sinta’Unathi, but traditionally in Sinta’Azaziba - are the ancient yet simple words of the Freewater Company: “Ever-ready, ever-vigilant, ever-victorious”.
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 [[Unathi Guilds|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.  


===History===
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.
The Dagamuir Kingdom was a small nation, about a week’s journey on foot from the eastern edge of the [[Zazalai Mountains]]. Though it was never of particular global relevance, the line of Dagamuir ruled over it for centuries, managing to remain afloat, if not powerful, amongst its neighbors. As the Sarakus Hegemony fell and the Izweski rose, the reigning King Dagamuir chose to pledge himself to the Izweski, in the hopes of rising alongside them. During the war that broke out, however, the kingdoms of the Honored Alliance captured Dagamuir, leaving its ruling clan’s survivors to flee across the mountains, in the hopes of finding shelter in the newly-proclaimed Izweski Hegemony.  


Leadership of the clan fell to the young Korza Dagamuir - son of the previous king, though he did not claim his father’s title - instead referring to himself simply as a lord, albeit a landless one. The few survivors traveled through the Izweski Hegemony’s lands for years, seeking to restore their fortunes and reclaim their kingdom with the aid of other nobility - leading to Korza receiving the unflattering nickname of ‘The Beggar King’.
== Skalamar University of Medicine ==


The survivors of Dagamuir did not have much - their wealth, their lands and their ancestral home were gone. What Korza did have at his command, however, were the veteran warriors that had escorted him to Izweski land. Instead of choosing to try and join with the warriors of an existing mercenary company - a choice he is reported to have believed as beneath him - he abandoned hope of reclaiming Dagamuir, instead making a deal with a minor lord of the [[Southlands]] - an exchange of his warriors’ protection for land to call their own. The lord granted Korza and his men a small portion of land, near where one of the region’s major rivers flowed into the Moghresian Sea.  
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 [[Unathi_Guilds#The_House_of_Medicine|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.  


The Dagamuir Kingdom was truly dead and gone - but in that moment, Korza had a new opportunity, and a chance to carve his own destiny. He set to work immediately, renting the services of his warriors to local nobles and wealthy guildsmen - founding what would be known as the Freewater Company. Over time, he hired more warriors, constructing a small keep on the lands he was granted, and allowing the operation to expand until his death in 2099 CE.
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.


Following Korza’s death, the Freewater Company continued to operate for centuries, in various forms - gaining a reputation as honourless mercenaries to some, fostered by their rivals in other companies and guilds. Their reputation was that of a force composed of the dregs of society, who could not make it as true warriors - but nevertheless, they managed to persist. Though the Dagamuir would lose and regain leadership of the company several times throughout the centuries, they have always remained highly involved at the highest levels of its organization - which persists to this day.
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.


===Dagamuir Today===
'''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.
The forces of the Freewater Company profited from the [[Contact War]] - with nearly every fighting man of the Izweski Hegemony on the front lines, the mercenary group was able to sell their services to lords across the nation to keep order - and although this was often done brutally, they did achieve the paid-for results. It was when the War came to an end, however, that the mercenaries of the Freewater Company truly found a golden opportunity - seeing the chance to not just sell their services on one planet, but to seize an entire universe of prospective customers before their rivals fully understood what was happening.  


It was the company’s current leader, Akzazik Voizur, who made the move that would cement Freewater’s place - choosing to move the vast majority of the mercenary company’s operation to Ouerea, at enormous expense. His logic, simply put, was that though Moghes was the homeworld of the Unathi species, Ouerea was its connection to the stars - with the Solarian Alliance, Nralakk Federation and various megacorporations all having a presence there.
== Skalamar Academy of the Natural Sciences ==


The Freewater Company worked on Ouerea for some time, and with the [[Ouerea#The_Months_of_Blood|Months of Blood]] and subsequent arrival of Hephaestus Industries, they found success - with the human megacorporation often hiring them for additional security, leading to many of the locals having a low opinion of the company’s work. During the [[Ouerea#The_Rebellion|Ouerean Rebellion]], the warriors of Freewater remained neutral - defending their holdings when called for, but not fighting without payment. Following the partial victory of the revolutionaries in 2460, the company needed to consider its next move carefully.
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]].


In early 2461, the company’s leadership met at Voizur’s command. With the aid of the young Ahkna Dagamuir, as well as a former Hephaestus security chief named Francis Bradford, they planned a complete restructure of the company to adjust to the interstellar market for mercenaries. Voizur had the warriors’ loyalty, Dagamuir had the name that would tie the company to its roots and the political knowledge to navigate the fragile Ouerean society, and Bradford had the in-depth knowledge of interstellar security contracting.
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.  


The ancient Freewater Company was dissolved, and the Dagamuir Freewater Private Forces were formed. With Voizur still at the wheel, the organization rapidly expanded - in order to compete with the fledgling Fighters’ Lodge, they distinguished themselves by embracing the cosmopolitan culture of Ouerea - contrasting themselves against the traditional ways of the Guild by hiring anyone - alien or Sinta. Though initially only Unathi, humans and Skrell were members, the arrival of the [[Vaurca_Hives#K'lax|K’lax Hive]] and the discovery of [[Dionae]] has led to no small number of Vaurca Warriors and a few gestalts joining Freewater’s forces.
'''Relevant Jobs:''' One could graduate from the Academy as a qualified [[Research Director]], [[Scientist]], [[Xenobiologist]], [[Xenobotanist]], [[Xenoarcheologist]] or [[Pharmacist]].


This allowed for rapid expansion on Ouerea, and throughout the Hegemony at large - but the break they were looking for would come in 2463, with the formation of the [[Private Military Contracting Group]]. The Private Forces were quick to see the value in this, gaining ties to the corporations of the [[Stellar Corporate Conglomerate]] and being able to massively expand their business offworld. In their new role as a PMCG contractor, Dagamuir ships mercenaries across the Spur in the pay of the SCC’s corporations - and at least for now, business is booming. Though Hephaestus may no longer rely on the mercenaries of Freewater as much following their incorporation of the Fighters’ Lodge, Dagamuir has business contracts across the stars now - and the wealth of these contracts shows no sign of slowing down.
== Baandr College of Spirits ==


===Notable Locations===
The Baandr College of Spirits is an institution owned and run by the [[Unathi_Religion#Sk'akh|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.
'''Freewater Keep, Moghes'''


The oldest outpost of the company, Freewater Keep lies on the southern shoreline of the Moghresian Sea, at the mouth of one of the many rivers of the Southlands. As more and more of the PMC’s operations have moved to Ouerea, Freewater Keep has become increasingly less relevant - though the company still maintains it as a historic site and training ground in the modern day.
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.


'''Dagamuir Tower, Ouerea'''
'''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 [[Xenoarcheologist|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]].


The corporate headquarters of the Private Forces, Dagamuir Tower is an intimidating skyscraper in central New Skalamar, formerly the personal residence of one of the planet’s noble administrators. Following the Rebellion of 2460, Dagamuir purchased the tower from the newly formed government at a low price, and has since used the tower as their primary center of operations across the Spur.
== Imas'hi School of Business ==


'''[[The_Wasteland#Camp_Integrity|Camp Integrity]], Moghes'''
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 [[Notable_Unathi#Yukal_T’zakal,_Guildmaster_of_Hephaestus|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.


Due to the lawlessness of the [[The Wasteland|Wasteland]], the Hegemony will frequently hire bounty hunters to traverse the burning sands, hunting criminals, raiders and holdouts of the former Traditionalist Coalition. The Private Forces maintain an office at Camp Integrity - both for recruitment from the Wastelanders who make their way there, and contracting its mercenaries as guards, bounty hunters, and whatever other services may be needed.
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.


'''Fort Liberty, Ouerea'''
'''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 [[Corporate_Liaison#Hegemony_Consular_Officer|Consular Officers]] for the Hegemony.


Formerly a refueling outpost for ships of the Sol Alliance, the base now known as Fort Liberty has been abandoned, captured, bought, and sold over the years. When the Alliance left Ouerea, the first Synod of Scales moved forces into the fort, only to lose it during the Months of Blood. During the Rebellion, the garrison of Yiztek troops there were defeated by revolutionary forces, and the base was largely left abandoned as the Rebellion came to an end. Following the end of the conflict, the Private Forces moved in, purchasing the fort from the Synod and using it as a training ground and shuttle port. Most of the company’s mercenaries undergo their training either here or at Freewater Keep, and it is a center of the company’s military operations.
== University of S'th ==


'''Mukari’s Shield Outpost, [[Notable_Unathi_Colonies#Iroue|Iroue]]'''
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.


The isolation of Iroue and current difficulties facing the Izweski Navy have led the reigning lord to turn to many allies in protecting his colony from pirates, warlords and other ne’er-do-wells. To this end, he has hired a contingent of Dagamuir mercenaries, who have supplemented the planet’s meager defenses. Iroue is generally a posting for the more experienced mercenaries of the Private Forces, as they will frequently see battle against pirates and the remnants of Solarian warlord-states. Dagamuir runs an office in the central habitation dome of Iroue, officially named “Mukari’s Shield” after the Aspect of the Warrior.
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.


Aside from the locations above, the company has many outposts across Ouerea, and its mercenaries can be seen as far afield as the [[Corporate Reconstruction Zone]]. While it has offices in Tau Ceti, these are largely designed for liasing with the bureaucracy of the PMCG, and have very few active staff.
'''Relevant Jobs:''' One could graduate from the University of S'th as a qualified [[Corporate_Liaison#Hegemony_Consular_Officer|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]].


===Notable Members===
== Teht Academy of History ==
'''Akzazik Voizur - “The Old Tyrant”'''


An elderly Unathi, Voizur has led Freewater for decades, assuming command following the passing of his predecessor, Zakax Dagamuir, shortly before the Contact War began. He is known to be a ruthless and cunning individual, but one with a brilliant eye for both the business and military sides of mercenary work - which has earned him the steadfast loyalty of many of Freewater’s veteran warriors. Though his advanced age is beginning to slow him, he is still said to have the ferocity of the beast that spawned his nickname.
Located in the city of Teht in the [[Southlands]], the Teht Academy of History is an institution historically maintained by the [[Unathi_Guilds#The_Keepers_of_Heirlooms|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.


'''Ahkna Dagamuir - “The Heir-Apparent”'''
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.


Daughter of Zakax Dagamuir, Ahkna has been heavily involved in the modernisation of the Freewater Company, with a common assumption being that the restructuring of the organization was largely her doing. Whether or not this is true, it is known as a fact that the open recruiting policies of the Private Forces are her brainchild, having successfully pushed to expand the mercenaries hired beyond the relatively small recruiting pool of Unathi men. Though not a warrior herself, she is an undoubtedly influential figure in the modern structure of the company - and though it may upset some of the more traditional Unathi of Freewater, Ahkna may well be the company’s next leader whan Voizur can no longer hold the reins.  
'''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]].


'''Francis Bradford - “The Consultant”'''
== Mudki School of Engineering ==


Born on Xanu Prime, Francis Alexander Bradford has had a long career in private security, having first been hired by Hephaestus as a security officer in the summer of 2423. After working on various installations of the megacorporation, he was eventually placed as the head of security on an Ouerean shuttle port, where he worked for several years. Following the Rebellion, he parted ways with Hephaestus, having nearly lost his life in an attack on the facility he oversaw. Ahkna Dagamuir approached him shortly after this, recognising a long experience with the work of mercenaries in the wider Spur, and brought him on to oversee the reorganisation of the Freewater Company. The modern PMC structure of the Private Forces is largely his doing, inspired by work with various security contractors in the past. He is reported to be a jovial man, who enjoys the tropical climate of Ouerea immensely. Though still part of the company’s leadership, he spends most of his time in his home a short distance outside of K’rath.  
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 [[Unathi_Guilds#Junzi_Electric|Junzi Electric]] or the [[Unathi_Guilds#The_Construction_Coalition|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.


'''Qrquu Xuqzix - “The Outsider”'''
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.


A recent addition to Dagamuir’s leadership, Xuqzix is a figure shrouded in mystery, with few available records of their life or career prior to joining the Private Forces. Records have been able to discern that the Xiialt Skrell was once part of the staff at the Sahhat Geographical Research Complex, presumably in a security role based on their new career choice - but what their specific duties were, or what they did in the Federation prior to their arrival on Ouerea, remains uncertain. They began working in a primarily investigative role with the company shortly after its reorganization, and have rapidly risen through the ranks, being promoted to the head of Internal Affairs in late 2464. Due to their enigmatic personal life and rapid ascent, outlandish rumors have spread like wildfire about them, naming Xuqzix as everything from a former [[Skrell_Politics#Tupkala|Tupkala]] assassin to the leader of a [[Federation_Crime_and_Resistance#The_Resistance|Lyukal]] cell. Personally, they are reported to be rather serious in their work, but quite pleasant outside of business matters, having a particular enthusiasm for the spectacle of Unathi sport such as the [[Zandiziite Games]].  
'''Relevant Jobs:''' Graduates of the School could hold positions as a qualified [[Chief Engineer]], [[Engineer]], [[Machinist]] or [[Atmospheric Technician]].


=== Relations ===
== Izweski Academy of the Interstellar Sciences ==


'''Hephaestus Industries'''
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 Private Forces and Hephaestus have worked together in the past, with the megacorporation frequently hiring Freewater mercenaries to supplement its own security forces. Following the Hephaestus purchase of the Fighters’ Lodge, this has slowed somewhat - though Dagamuir have used their PMCG connections to liaise as a subcontractor, helping guildsmen of the Lodge to find work with non-Hephaestus corporations across the Spur.
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.


'''K’lax Hive'''  
'''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.


The Private Forces have a good working relationship with the K’lax - hiring Warriors and the occasional Worker for their operations. One source of tension, however, is the hiring of Queenless K’lax groups - a policy which Dagamuir continues, despite K’lax disapproval. For now, the issue has not been forced, however - and the Hive continues to sell the services of its Warriors to Freewater.
== New Skalamar Pioneer's Seminary ==


'''[[Aut'akh|Aut’akh]]'''
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.


Though its frequent contracting for the Hegemony and Hephaestus is distasteful to the Aut’akh communes of Moghes and Ouerea, Dagamuir does still hire from among their number - though usually, Aut’akh mercenaries will be assigned postings far away from known communes, and unaffiliated with Hephaestus or the Hegemony.
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


'''Kataphracts'''
'''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.


There is a mutual distaste between the Kataphracts and Freewater - with the Kataphract warriors tending to view Freewater as dishonorable, greedy, and cowardly mercenaries. Dagamuir members, meanwhile, view this distaste as hypocritical - the Kataphracts spend most of their time fighting for credits as well, after all. This dislike is further spurred by a not insignificant number of the Private Forces’ recruits being former Kataphract-Hopefuls, washed out or grown tired of waiting to be named a full Saa’Izweski.
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    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.

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