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Mike: /* Domain Skills vs. Remote Operations */

2026-06-30T05:48:52Z

Domain Skills vs. Remote Operations

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	In those situations, '''Electronics (Sensors & Remote Operations)''' will reduce penalties or overcome complications. And, yes, sensors and remote ops are combined.		In those situations, '''Electronics (Sensors & Remote Operations)''' will reduce penalties or overcome complications. And, yes, sensors and remote ops are combined.

	~~The important question is:~~ ''"What expertise is actually limiting success?"''		''"What expertise is actually limiting success?"''

	Usually the answer is not the robot, but rather the human operating it.		Usually the answer is not the robot, but rather the human operating it.

Mike: /* Domain Skills vs. Remote Operations */

2026-06-30T05:48:14Z

Domain Skills vs. Remote Operations

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	== Domain Skills vs. Remote Operations ==		== Domain Skills vs. Remote Operations ==

	~~In this~~ setting, robots are generally considered tools.		This setting is necessarily different than Mongoose; here, robots are generally considered tools.

	* A pilot remotely operating a spacecraft still rolls '''Pilot'''.		* A pilot remotely operating a spacecraft still rolls '''Pilot'''.
	* An engineer supervising repair robots still rolls '''Engineer'''.		* An engineer supervising repair robots still rolls '''Engineer'''.

	The relevant professional skill remains primary.		The relevant professional skill remains primary. Remote operations become important when the remote link itself creates difficulty. But remotes ops is still useful. Examples include:

	Remote operations become important when the remote link itself creates difficulty.

	Examples include:

	* communication delays		* communication delays
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	* controlling multiple systems simultaneously		* controlling multiple systems simultaneously

	In those situations, '''Electronics (Sensors & Remote Operations)''' ~~may be used to~~ reduce penalties or overcome complications.		In those situations, '''Electronics (Sensors & Remote Operations)''' will reduce penalties or overcome complications. And, yes, sensors and remote ops are combined.

	The important question is: ''"What expertise is actually limiting success?"''		The important question is: ''"What expertise is actually limiting success?"''

Mike: /* Human Skill Still Matters */

2026-06-30T05:45:01Z

Human Skill Still Matters

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	== Human Skill Still Matters ==		== Human Skill Still Matters ==

	This scenario rejects the idea that advanced AI and robotics make human expertise irrelevant.		This scenario rejects the idea that advanced AI and robotics make human expertise irrelevant.

	It may turn out the opposite is true. Modern systems amplify human capability. A skilled engineer supported by robots and AI can accomplish vastly more than a similarly skilled engineer working alone. I don't see that changing within the timeframe of this game setting.		It may turn out the opposite is true. Modern systems amplify human capability. A skilled engineer supported by robots and AI can accomplish vastly more than a similarly skilled engineer working alone. I don't see that changing within the timeframe of this game setting.

	That same engineer becomes even more valuable when ~~those systems malfunction~~.		That same engineer becomes even more valuable when the AI malfunctions.

	== Assisted Operations ==		== Assisted Operations ==

Mike: /* Robots Do Most Physical Labor */

2026-06-30T05:43:35Z

Robots Do Most Physical Labor

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	== Robots Do Most Physical Labor ==		== Robots Do Most Physical Labor ==

	Most routine physical work is performed by robots.		Most routine physical work is performed by robots. Factories, mines, construction sites, cargo terminals, maintenance facilities, and even many service industries are heavily automated. Humans remain important, but their role has changed. For example:

	~~Factories, mines, construction sites, cargo terminals, maintenance facilities, and even many service industries are heavily automated.~~		* An engineer does not spend their day turning wrenches. She directs robots, supervises systems, solves unusual problems, and get blamed when things go wrong.
			* A typical pilot does not manually fly a spacecraft. Automation handles routine operations. The pilot intervenes when conditions become abnormal. "99% boredom, 1% terror."
	~~Humans remain important, but their role has changed.~~		* A typical medic often treats patients via telepresence systems, robotic surgical suites, and AI-assisted diagnostic tools.

	* ~~A typical~~ engineer does not spend ~~most of her~~ day turning wrenches. She directs robots, supervises systems, solves unusual problems, and ~~accepts responsibility~~ when things go wrong.
	* A typical pilot does not manually fly a spacecraft ~~from start to finish~~. Automation handles routine operations. The pilot intervenes when conditions become abnormal. "99% boredom, 1% terror."
	* A typical medic ~~may treat~~ patients ~~through~~ telepresence systems, robotic surgical suites, and AI-assisted diagnostic tools.

	== Infrastructure Matters ==		== Infrastructure Matters ==

Mike: /* Human Skill Still Matters */

2026-06-29T03:54:28Z

Human Skill Still Matters

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	That same engineer becomes even more valuable when those systems malfunction.		That same engineer becomes even more valuable when those systems malfunction.

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	== Assisted Operations ==		== Assisted Operations ==

Mike: /* Robots Do Most Physical Labor */

2026-06-29T03:53:32Z

Robots Do Most Physical Labor

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	* A typical engineer does not spend most of her day turning wrenches. She directs robots, supervises systems, solves unusual problems, and accepts responsibility when things go wrong.		* A typical engineer does not spend most of her day turning wrenches. She directs robots, supervises systems, solves unusual problems, and accepts responsibility when things go wrong.
	* A typical pilot does not manually fly a spacecraft from start to finish. Automation handles routine operations. The pilot intervenes when conditions become abnormal. "99% ~~boredome~~, 1% terror."		* A typical pilot does not manually fly a spacecraft from start to finish. Automation handles routine operations. The pilot intervenes when conditions become abnormal. "99% boredom, 1% terror."
	* A typical medic may treat patients through telepresence systems, robotic surgical suites, and AI-assisted diagnostic tools.		* A typical medic may treat patients through telepresence systems, robotic surgical suites, and AI-assisted diagnostic tools.

Mike: /* Robots Do Most Physical Labor */

2026-06-29T03:53:18Z

Robots Do Most Physical Labor

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	* A typical engineer does not spend most of her day turning wrenches. She directs robots, supervises systems, solves unusual problems, and accepts responsibility when things go wrong.		* A typical engineer does not spend most of her day turning wrenches. She directs robots, supervises systems, solves unusual problems, and accepts responsibility when things go wrong.
	* A typical pilot does not manually fly a spacecraft from start to finish. Automation handles routine operations. The pilot intervenes when conditions become abnormal.		* A typical pilot does not manually fly a spacecraft from start to finish. Automation handles routine operations. The pilot intervenes when conditions become abnormal. "99% boredome, 1% terror."
	* A typical medic may treat patients through telepresence systems, robotic surgical suites, and AI-assisted diagnostic tools.		* A typical medic may treat patients through telepresence systems, robotic surgical suites, and AI-assisted diagnostic tools.

Mike: /* Assisted Operations */

2026-06-29T03:51:07Z

Assisted Operations

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	== Assisted Operations ==		== Assisted Operations ==

	One of the most important assumptions in the game is that routine work is normally AI-assisted and robot-assisted.		One of the most important assumptions in the game is that routine work is normally AI-assisted and robot-assisted. Rolling to hit an 8 for an average check assumes standard AI and robotic benefits.
			The listed difficulty for most tasks assumes access to appropriate tools, networks, robotics, and AI support. When those systems are unavailable, tasks become slower, harder, or sometimes impossible.
	Rolling to hit an 8 for an average check assumes standard AI and robotic benefits.

	The listed difficulty for most tasks assumes access to appropriate tools, networks, robotics, and AI support.

	When those systems are unavailable, tasks become slower, harder, or sometimes impossible.

	The referee may adjust:		The referee may adjust:

Mike: /* Human Skill Still Matters */

2026-06-29T03:50:40Z

Human Skill Still Matters

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	== Human Skill Still Matters ==		== Human Skill Still Matters ==

	~~A common thought is~~ that advanced AI and robotics make human expertise irrelevant.		This scenario rejects the idea that advanced AI and robotics make human expertise irrelevant.

	It may turn out the opposite is true. Modern systems amplify human capability. A skilled engineer supported by robots and AI can accomplish vastly more than a similarly skilled engineer working alone.		It may turn out the opposite is true. Modern systems amplify human capability. A skilled engineer supported by robots and AI can accomplish vastly more than a similarly skilled engineer working alone. I don't see that changing within the timeframe of this game setting.

	That same engineer becomes even more valuable when those systems malfunction.		That same engineer becomes even more valuable when those systems malfunction.
	~~One type of adventure starts when the machines fail or just stop cooperating.~~
	~~The player characters continue functioning after the automation fails.~~		T

	== Assisted Operations ==		== Assisted Operations ==

Mike: /* Infrastructure Matters */

2026-06-29T03:45:55Z

Infrastructure Matters

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	* the first leg of a brand new laser highway, potentially disruptive for all of the above		* the first leg of a brand new laser highway, potentially disruptive for all of the above
	<br>		<br>
	~~Thus~~ adventures ~~can~~ revolve around infrastructure:		So be ready for adventures that revolve around infrastructure:

	* Who controls it?		* Who controls it?