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==Appearance and Society== | ==Appearance and Society== | ||
The Starkmanir's origin in the vast Evniletti plains of [[ | The Starkmanir's origin in the vast Evniletti plains of [[Minmatar Republic|Matar's]] equatorial region is plainly visible even today in their almond-shaped eyes. Beyond that they appear very much like slightly smaller, darker, [[Brutor Tribe|Brutor]], and it is probably this trait that allowed the [[Nefantar Tribe|Nefantar]] to successfully hide the remnants of the tribe for so long. | ||
The Starkmanir are one of the oldest of the Minmatar tribes, and their access to abundant, readily-accessible resources meant that they were traditionally the largest as well. Despite this, due to the combined factors of the Starkmanir resettling on a planet subsequently destroyed, and the [[Amarr Empire|Amarr]] tendency to eradicate the culture of the people it conquers, less is known about Starkmanir society than any other tribe. | The Starkmanir are one of the oldest of the Minmatar tribes, and their access to abundant, readily-accessible resources meant that they were traditionally the largest as well. Despite this, due to the combined factors of the Starkmanir resettling on a planet subsequently destroyed, and the [[Amarr Empire|Amarr]] tendency to eradicate the culture of the people it conquers, less is known about Starkmanir society than any other tribe. | ||
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This was the final straw for the Theology Council. Uncomfortable with Arzad's growing popularity among the slaves as a quasi-religious figure, the Theology Council had been asking Arkon Ardishapur to intervene and curb Arzad's activities for some time. A long-time friend of the Hamri family, he had done what he could, but Arzad seemed to answer only to a higher power. His usurping of this symbol of the [[Amarr Emperor|Emperor's]] power resulted in Arkon Ardishapur being forced to preside over Arzad's execution for treason and blasphemy by order of the Theology Council. All copies of this symbol known as wildfire scepters were also ordered rounded up and destroyed. The Starkmanir were furious at his execution, and even with his death, Arzad's influence on the Starkmanir people was far from over. | This was the final straw for the Theology Council. Uncomfortable with Arzad's growing popularity among the slaves as a quasi-religious figure, the Theology Council had been asking Arkon Ardishapur to intervene and curb Arzad's activities for some time. A long-time friend of the Hamri family, he had done what he could, but Arzad seemed to answer only to a higher power. His usurping of this symbol of the [[Amarr Emperor|Emperor's]] power resulted in Arkon Ardishapur being forced to preside over Arzad's execution for treason and blasphemy by order of the Theology Council. All copies of this symbol known as wildfire scepters were also ordered rounded up and destroyed. The Starkmanir were furious at his execution, and even with his death, Arzad's influence on the Starkmanir people was far from over. | ||
His book of sermons became even more popular among the tribe, who began calling him St. Arzad. Three days after his death, Arzad appeared in a dream to a Starkmanir youth named Drupar Maak and told him “The fire in our hearts burns for salvation, redemption, and grace. May the Word of God grant you the courage to save yourself and your people. Years later, on the day of Khu-Arzad, Drupar Maak avenged the death of his beloved Holder by killing Arkon Ardishapur with his own scepter, lighting the fuse for the Minmatar Rebellion. Arkon's son, Idonis Ardishapur, in his first act as Holder, responded by ordering the orbital bombardment of Starkman Prime.{{refn|[https://fiction.eveonline.com/stories/chronicles/khumaak Chronicle: Khumaak]}} | His book of sermons became even more popular among the tribe, who began calling him St. Arzad. Three days after his death, Arzad appeared in a dream to a Starkmanir youth named Drupar Maak and told him “The fire in our hearts burns for salvation, redemption, and grace. May the Word of God grant you the courage to save yourself and your people. Years later, on the day of Khu-Arzad, Drupar Maak avenged the death of his beloved Holder by killing Arkon Ardishapur with his own scepter{{refn|Item Description: Khumaak}}, lighting the fuse for the Minmatar Rebellion. Arkon's son, Idonis Ardishapur, in his first act as Holder, responded by ordering the orbital bombardment of Starkman Prime.{{refn|[https://fiction.eveonline.com/stories/chronicles/khumaak Chronicle: Khumaak]}} | ||
With the majority of the Starkmanir on Starkman Prime, the few remaining had been integrated into the general slave populations and the tribe was thought lost. Though unknown to anyone else at the time, the leadership of the Nefantar tribe had made a decision to protect the remnants of the Starkmanir.{{refn|[https://fiction.eveonline.com/stories/chronicles/a-man-of-values-and-faith Chronicle: A Man of Values and Faith]}} Outwardly they were collaborators with the Amarr, and the front soon became truth for most of the tribe. However, when granted a solar system of their own, their leadership proceeded to secretly acquire any remaining Starkmanir people and move them to their own holdings where they could be protected. | With the majority of the Starkmanir on Starkman Prime, the few remaining had been integrated into the general slave populations and the tribe was thought lost. Though unknown to anyone else at the time, the leadership of the Nefantar tribe had made a decision to protect the remnants of the Starkmanir.{{refn|[https://fiction.eveonline.com/stories/chronicles/a-man-of-values-and-faith Chronicle: A Man of Values and Faith]}} Outwardly they were collaborators with the Amarr, and the front soon became truth for most of the tribe. However, when granted a solar system of their own, their leadership proceeded to secretly acquire any remaining Starkmanir people and move them to their own holdings where they could be protected. | ||
==Recent History== | ==Recent History== | ||
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Currently in the Republic, they are viewed by some as simply a symbol of hope, while others just view them as simple. They struggle to come to terms with a foreign identity that they feel has suddenly been thrust upon them,{{refn|[https://fiction.eveonline.com/stories/chronicles/beasts-of-the-field Chronicle: Beasts of the Field]}} while they try to make the transition from slaves to free citizens. The fact that many of the Starkmanir hold on to their Amarr faith isn't making their integration to the Republic any smoother. | Currently in the Republic, they are viewed by some as simply a symbol of hope, while others just view them as simple. They struggle to come to terms with a foreign identity that they feel has suddenly been thrust upon them,{{refn|[https://fiction.eveonline.com/stories/chronicles/beasts-of-the-field Chronicle: Beasts of the Field]}} while they try to make the transition from slaves to free citizens. The fact that many of the Starkmanir hold on to their Amarr faith isn't making their integration to the Republic any smoother. | ||
== Tribe Titan Drupar Maak == | |||
[[File:Starkmanir_Tribe_Titan_Drupar_Maak.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Starkmanir Tribe Titan Drupar Maak in front of the Homeworld Pator IV (Matar) during the celebration of the Minmatar Liberation Day]] | |||
Drupar Maak was a Starkmanir and personal slave of Arkon Ardishapur on Arzad II, also known as Starkman Prime. Drupar Maak assassinated Arkon, the head of House Ardishapur, with the latter's own scepter of authority, sparking the Starkmanir Rebellion. This revolt was brutally suppressed by Arkon's heir, Idonis Ardishapur. The scepter became known as the "Hand of Maak" and is the origin of the Khumaak symbol of Minmatar rebellion. | |||
{{quote|The liberty of our people is solely our responsibility. Tempting as it is to foist this burden upon our well-wishers, we must never forget that the onus of our emancipation rests with us and us alone. For too long, our proud people have been subjugated to the whims of enslavers, forced to endure relentless suffering and humiliation at the hands of people whose motivations, masked though they may be by florid religious claptrap, remain as base and despicable as those of the playground bully. If ever there was a time to rise – if ever there was a time to join hands with our brothers – that time is now. At this exact junction in history we have within our grasp the means to loosen our tormentors' hold and win freedom for our kin. Opportunities are there to be taken. Brothers, we must rise.}} – Maleatu Shakor, Republic Parliament Head, speaking before the Tribal Council, November 27th, YC 107 | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||