Annotated Skills - Revision history

Mike: /* Recon */

2026-06-09T03:15:05Z

Recon

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	=== Recon ===		=== Recon ===
	Observation, surveillance, anomaly detection, and interpretation of incomplete information. ~~Alsi~~ picks up the physical side of "Investigate," the other parts being picked up by Network(protocols) and Network(Security)		Observation, surveillance, anomaly detection, and interpretation of incomplete information. Also picks up the physical side of "Investigate," the other parts being picked up by Network(protocols) and Network(Security).
	Examples:		Examples:
	• Spot an ambush.		• Spot an ambush.

Mike at 16:50, 8 June 2026

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	=== SKILLS IN MORE DETAIL ===		= SKILLS IN MORE DETAIL =

	==== Intro ====		== Intro ==

	The [[Skills\|skill list]] reflects the underlying presumptions of the setting. For example, almost all general transportation devices are automated; a character does not need Drive(Wheel) to go to the doctor whether she be in the next town or at L5. Having a point in Vehicles(land-based) means an actual skill gleaned for some reason.		The [[Skills\|skill list]] reflects the underlying presumptions of the setting. For example, almost all general transportation devices are automated; a character does not need Drive(Wheel) to go to the doctor whether she be in the next town or at L5. Having a point in Vehicles(land-based) means an actual skill gleaned for some reason.

Mike: /* Intro */

2026-06-08T16:46:15Z

Intro

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	The two 'write-in' skills are "Profession or Job" and "Science."		The two 'write-in' skills are "Profession or Job" and "Science."

	The [[Skills\|short skill list page]] omits the parent skill, but they are still grouped and the player has a 0 level in the sibling skills. So, for example, if a player has ~~Engineer~~(~~Industrial~~)-1 he also has ~~Engineer~~(~~Systems~~)-0.		The [[Skills\|short skill list page]] omits the parent skill, but they are still grouped and the player has a 0 level in the sibling skills. So, for example, if a player has Computers(Programming)-1 he also has Computers(Security)-0.

	==The Skills ==		==The Skills ==

Mike at 15:30, 8 June 2026

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	Skills inherited from prior versions are not explained on this page, but are easily found elsewhere.		Skills inherited from prior versions are not explained on this page, but are easily found elsewhere.

			The two 'write-in' skills are "Profession or Job" and "Science."

	The [[Skills\|short skill list page]] omits the parent skill, but they are still grouped and the player has a 0 level in the sibling skills. So, for example, if a player has Engineer(Industrial)-1 he also has Engineer(Systems)-0.		The [[Skills\|short skill list page]] omits the parent skill, but they are still grouped and the player has a 0 level in the sibling skills. So, for example, if a player has Engineer(Industrial)-1 he also has Engineer(Systems)-0.

Mike: /* SKILLS IN MORE DETAIL */

2026-06-08T15:28:45Z

SKILLS IN MORE DETAIL

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	Conversely, AI, Robotics, Space, Electronics, Mining, and Engineering are a big deal in 2158, thus explored in more detail.		Conversely, AI, Robotics, Space, Electronics, Mining, and Engineering are a big deal in 2158, thus explored in more detail.

	You may note some overlap in the skills. This is by design and creates both redundancy and different approaches to the same problem. Consider AI, Robotics, Computers, and Networking: all ~~deeply involve security~~, networking~~, computers~~, and ~~hardware~~.		You may note some overlap in the skills. This is by design and creates both redundancy and different approaches to the same problem. Consider AI, Robotics, Computers, and Networking; all require hardware, networking, and security.

	Language is hand-waved but should be added in as desired.		Language is hand-waved but should be added in as desired.

	Artificial Intelligence is a pervasive layer of civilization in 2058. Transportation networks, logistics systems, industrial facilities, communications, and government institutions all rely heavily on AI oversight. AI skills allow characters to understand, predict, and influence these systems~~. Similarly, the use of robots is pervasive~~.		Artificial Intelligence is a pervasive layer of civilization in 2058. Transportation networks, logistics systems, industrial facilities, communications, and government institutions all rely heavily on AI oversight. AI skills allow characters to understand, predict, and influence these systems.

	Skills inherited from prior versions are not explained on this page, but are easily found elsewhere.		Skills inherited from prior versions are not explained on this page, but are easily found elsewhere.

Mike: /* Spacecraft Pilot(Chemical) */

2026-06-07T06:04:21Z

Spacecraft Pilot(Chemical)

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	• Emergency orbital corrections.<br>		• Emergency orbital corrections.<br>

	Most professional spacers possess at least Skill-0 in this specialty.		Most professional spacers possess at least Skill-1 in this specialty.

	==== Spacecraft Pilot(Nuclear Thermal Rockets/Deep Space Vehicles) ====		==== Spacecraft Pilot(Nuclear Thermal Rockets/Deep Space Vehicles) ====

Mike at 06:01, 7 June 2026

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	Factories, production lines, manufacturing systems, heavy machinery, and industrial processes. Structures, habitats, buildings, tunnels, pressure vessels, infrastructure, and construction. Includes design of everything from coffee mugs to Orbitals. A Level 4 Industrial or Civil Engineer often becomes a Systems Engineer, i.e., the boss.		Factories, production lines, manufacturing systems, heavy machinery, and industrial processes. Structures, habitats, buildings, tunnels, pressure vessels, infrastructure, and construction. Includes design of everything from coffee mugs to Orbitals. A Level 4 Industrial or Civil Engineer often becomes a Systems Engineer, i.e., the boss.

	Note there is ~~entire~~ different skill dedicated to Spacecraft Engineers.		Note there is a different skill dedicated to Spacecraft Engineers.

	==== Gambler ====		==== Gambler ====
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	Similar to other 2d6 lineage games. Slightly condensed.		Similar to other 2d6 lineage games. Slightly condensed.

	==== Unarmed ====		==== Melee(Unarmed) ====
	Will use Mongoose Traveller's fun rules.		Will use Mongoose Traveller's fun rules.

	==== Weapon ====		==== Melee(Weapon) ====
	Using non-ranged weapons in combat.		Using non-ranged weapons in combat.

Mike at 03:20, 5 June 2026

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	==== Intro ====		==== Intro ====

	The [[Skills\|skill list]] reflects the underlying presumptions of the setting. For example, almost all general transportation devices are automated; a character does not need Drive(Wheel) to go to the doctor whether she be in the next town or on L5. Having a point in Vehicles(land-based) means an actual skill gleaned for some reason.		The [[Skills\|skill list]] reflects the underlying presumptions of the setting. For example, almost all general transportation devices are automated; a character does not need Drive(Wheel) to go to the doctor whether she be in the next town or at L5. Having a point in Vehicles(land-based) means an actual skill gleaned for some reason.

	Conversely, AI, Robotics, Space, Electronics, Mining, and Engineering are a big deal in 2158, thus explored in more detail.		Conversely, AI, Robotics, Space, Electronics, Mining, and Engineering are a big deal in 2158, thus explored in more detail.

Mike: /* Zero and Low-G Operations */

2026-06-05T03:16:28Z

Zero and Low-G Operations

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	==== Zero and Low-G Operations ====		==== Zero and Low-G Operations ====

	Everything other than combat. Cooking in a non-spin space vessel, for example. Skill level = 0 is sufficient to remove negative modifiers for simple tasks.		Everything other than combat. Cooking in a non-spin space vessel, for example. Skill level = 0 is sufficient to remove negative modifiers for simple tasks. A must for space travellers.

Mike: /* Zero and low G Combat */

2026-06-05T03:16:11Z

Zero and low G Combat

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	==== Zero and low G Combat ====		==== Zero and low G Combat ====

	Combat in low G creates significant and non-intuitive modifications. Skill level = 1 is sufficient to remove negative combat modifiers.		Combat in low G creates significant and non-intuitive modifications. Skill level = 1 is sufficient to remove negative combat modifiers. Little need for this if you have no combat skills.

	==== Zero and Low-G Operations ====		==== Zero and Low-G Operations ====