Skills

Skills are the measurement of what any particular crew member (including Captain and Officers) is capable of doing. Skills are increased through training in various Jobs. Characters may also have natural skill bonuses or gain them based on the Traits that they have. Regular crew can only use these bonus skill points in combat, while officers can use them in any situation. The Ship Ops Skills of all crew members contribute to fulfilling the skill pools necessary to successfully fly and land the ship. Nearly all Ship Ops and Personal Skills are also collectively tested in various Skill Tests, such as in deep space events, which are listed in the scrolling log on the right side when flying through deep space. Skills are also tested collectively in different operations such as Patrolling, Blockading, Spying, Exploring and accessing the Black Market. Combat skills apply uniquely to crew combat situations though some are tested in deep space travel.

Talents utilize a crew member's individual Skill modifier.

The only character who can be assigned specific skill bonuses is the Captain. This is done using the Character Template Creator. The player will be given a number of bonus skill points to assign based on the priority level they have given to Skills. The Captain's skills can be very important because certain parts of the game have unique tests which are difficult to build large pools in, such as Exploring. Bonus skills in explore will help an explorer captain get going much more quickly. Bonus skills can also be very important for captain who will be joining in Crew Combat as many jobs outside of Soldier, Pistoleer and Swordsman do not provide Evasion or substantial weapons skills.

Combat Skills[ | ]

Pistols[ | ]

Crew Combat
- Ranged
  - Strong Dice for Ranged Attack with a pistol
  - Increases the effectiveness of Critical Hits from pistol attacks
- Grenade
  - Strong Dice for Grenade Attack (if higher than Blades and Rifles)
  - Increases the effectiveness of Critical Hits from grenade attacks (if higher than Blades and Rifles)
Jobs
- Primary skill of Pistoleer, Bodyguard, Saboteur
- Secondary skill of Combat Medic, Military Officer
- Tertiary skill of Spy

Rifles[ | ]

Crew Combat
- Ranged
  - Strong Dice for Ranged Attack with a rifle
  - Increases the effectiveness of Critical Hits from rifle attacks
- Grenade
  - Strong Dice for Grenade Attack (if higher than Pistols and Blades)
  - Increases the effectiveness of Critical Hits from grenade attacks (if higher than Pistols and Blades)
Jobs
- Primary skill of Shock Trooper, Sniper, Soldier, Xeno Hunter
- Secondary skill of Bounty Hunter, Exo-Scout
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Shock Trooper: Hota-Cored Shells (5)

Blades[ | ]

Crew Combat
- Melee
  - Strong Dice for Melee Attack with a blade
  - Strong Dice for Melee Defence from a blade, if holding a blade
  - Increases the effectiveness of Critical Hits from blade attacks
- Grenade
  - Strong Dice for Grenade Attack (if higher than Pistols and Rifles)
  - Increases the effectiveness of Critical Hits from grenades attacks (if higher than Pistols and Rifles)
Jobs
- Primary skill of Blade Dancer, Swordsman, Wing Commando
- Secondary skill of Assassin, Bodyguard
- Tertiary skill of Zealot
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Swordsman: Strength of Steel (5)

Evasion[ | ]

Crew Combat
- Melee
  - Standard Dice for Melee Defence (if higher than Armor's Stealth Dodge)
- Ranged
  - Strong Dice for Ranged Defence
- Grenade
  - Strong Dice for Grenade Defence
Jobs
- Secondary skill of Pistoleer, Shock Trooper, Soldier, Swordsman, Saboteur, Wing Commando
- Tertiary skill of Assassin, Bounty Hunter, Exo-Scout, Sniper, Bodyguard
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Pistoleer: Aimed Focus (1)
  - Swordsman: Bladesman Rally (8)

Stealth[ | ]

Missions
- Can be tested with:
  - Captain's Charisma to complete certain Missions
  - Captain's Quickness to complete certain Missions
Crew Combat
- Ranged
  - Standard Dice (half) for Ranged Defence (if higher than Tactics)
- Grenade
  - Standard Dice (half) for Grenade Defence (if higher than Tactics)
- In Stealth Mode, increases % Critical
- Required for Armor's Stealth Dodge
Black Market
- Increases rewards
Jobs
- Primary skill of Assassin
- Secondary skill of Sniper, Spy
- Tertiary skill of Smuggler, Saboteur
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Assassin: Silent Executioner (5), Gut the Leadership (15)
  - Saboteur: Chain Reaction (5), Afterthought Murder (8), Smile of Guile (8), Engine Disruption (15)
  - Smuggler: Garbled Identity (5), Light-Fingers (8)
  - Sniper: Unseen Fear (8)
  - Spy: Stealth Op (5)

Ship Ops Skills[ | ]

Pilot[ | ]

Provides a skill save for negative Spying or Exploration results along with Quickness
On small craft, allows the pilot to gain a benefit of +2% Small Ship Evasion per point (limited by ship pilot rating)
Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
- Tested in Landings
Ship Combat
- Defeat if Pilot Skill Pool < 5
- Long Range
  - Strong Dice for Defending (if higher than Electronics Skill Pool)
  - Standard Dice for Defending (if lower than Electronics Skill Pool)
- Short Range
  - Strong Dice for Attacking
  - Strong Dice for Defending (if higher than Electronics Skill Pool)
  - Standard Dice for Defending (if lower than Electronics Skill Pool)
  - Strong Dice for Changing Range
  - Strong Dice for Boarding
Blockading
- Increases rewards
Salvaging
- Increases rewards
Jobs
- Primary skill of Pilot, Pirate, Wing Bomber, Wing Leader
- Secondary skill of none
- Tertiary skill of Wing Commando, Saboteur
- Quaternary skill of Saboteur
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Wing Bomber: Intimidating Fly Over (5)
  - Wing Commando: Launchpad Spike (1), Long Range Support (8), Grandiose Arrival (11)
  - Wing Leader: Ransom Escort (5)

Ship Ops[ | ]

Provides a skill save for negative exploration results along with Resilience
Provides a skill save for negative spying results along with Fortitude
Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
Ship Combat
- Defeat if Ship Ops Pool < 5
Jobs
- Primary skill of Crew Dog
- Secondary skill of Electronics Tech, Gunner, Mechanic, Wing Tech
- Tertiary skill of Quartermaster
Talents
- Does not increase the effectiveness of Talents

Gunnery[ | ]

Provides a skill save for a few negative orbital events
On small craft, increases the accuracy of the small ship by 2% per point.
Ship Combat
- Long Range
  - Standard Dice for Attacking
- Short Range
  - Standard Dice for Attacking
Jobs
- Primary skill of Gunner, Gundeck Boss
- Secondary skill of Wing Leader
- Tertiary skill of Crew Dog, Electronics Tech, Pirate
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Gunner: Loot Armory (1), Disarming Sabotage (5), Meteor Defense (5), Prowling the Void (8)
  - Wing Leader: Extended Vigil (8)

Electronics[ | ]

Provides a skill save for negative Exploration results along with Wisdom
Provides a skill save for negative Spying results along with Quickness
On small craft, increases the Small Ship accuracy by 2% per point.
Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
Ship Combat
- Long Range
  - Strong Dice for Defending (if higher than Pilot Skill Pool)
  - Standard Dice for Defending (if lower than Pilot Skill Pool)
  - Standard Dice for Escaping
  - Standard Dice for Changing Range
- Short Range
  - Strong Dice for Defending (if higher than Pilot Skill Pool)
  - Standard Dice for Defending (if lower than Pilot Skill Pool)
  - Standard Dice for Escaping
  - Standard Dice for Changing Range
Spying
- Increases rewards
Salvaging
- Increases rewards
Jobs
- Primary skill of Electronics Tech, Spy
- Secondary skill of Engineer, Explorer, Wing Bomber
- Tertiary skill of Mechanic, Wing Leader
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Electronics Tech: Signature Jammer (1), Alert Scanner (1), Weakened System (5), Listening Post (8)
  - Engineer: Contemplative View (8)
  - Spy: Unauthorized Access (5), Data Haul (8), High Stakes (11), Secrets Unbound (11)
  - Wing Bomber: Explosive Screen (1), Ruthless Destruction (5), Alarming Pass (8)

Navigation[ | ]

Provides a skill save for negative Spying results along with Wisdom
Provides a skill save for negative Blockading results along with Resilience
Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
- Tested in Hyperwarp Jumps
Ship Combat
- Defeat if Pilot Skill Pool < 5
- Long Range
  - Strong Dice for Attacking
  - Strong Dice for Escaping
  - Strong Dice for Changing Range
  - Strong Dice for Boarding
Spying
- Increases rewards
Patrolling
- Increases rewards
Jobs
- Primary skill of Hyperwarp Navigator
- Secondary skill of Pilot
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Hyperwarp Navigator: Efficient Route (1), Talk of Far Worlds (8), Skip Off the Void (11)
  - Pilot: Swift Route (5)

Other Skills[ | ]

Command[ | ]

Provides a skill save for negative exploration results along with Charisma
Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
Missions
- Can be tested with:
  - Captain's Charisma to complete certain Missions quickly without payment
Ship Combat
- Long Range
  - Standard Dice for Defending
  - Standard Dice for Escaping
  - Standard Dice for Boarding
- Short Range
  - Standard Dice for Defending
  - Standard Dice for Boarding
Patrolling
- Increases rewards
Jobs
- Primary skill of Commander, Military Officer
- Secondary skill of Doctor, Merchant, Quartermaster, Zealot
- Tertiary skill of Hyperwarp Navigator, Shock Trooper, Scientist
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Commander: Loyalty Rousing (1), Rallying Aura (1), Steady Hands (1), Quell Mutiny (5), Bolster (8), Shrewd Dealings (8)
  - Military Officer: Militant Patrol (1), Deserving Rank (5), Honorable Release (8), Military Discipline (8), Overriding Discipline (8), Incite Victory (11)
  - Quartermaster: Perceptive Boss (1), Calming Speech (5), Second Shadow (11)
  - Scientist: Field Distortion Survey (5)
  - Shock Trooper: Rapid Bandage (1)
  - Zealot: Devoted Service (1), Righteous Rank (1), Fervor (8)

Intimidate[ | ]

Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
Missions
- Can be tested with:
  - Captain's Resilience to complete certain Missions
Blockading
- Increases rewards
Black Market
- Increases rewards
Jobs
- Primary skill of Bounty Hunter, Quartermaster, Zealot
- Secondary skill of Commander, Diplomat, Pirate, Smuggler, Xeno Hunter, Gundeck Boss
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Bounty Hunter: Abiding Death (1), Hunter's Challenge (5), Red Badge (5), Cold-blooded Threats (8), Resolute Hound (8)
  - Commander: Scorn (11)
  - Diplomat: Legal Pressure (8)
  - Pirate: Furious Prodding (1), Infamous Presence (5), Lethal Example (8), Menacing Demeanor (8)
  - Quartermaster: Rallying Cry (5), Reliable Hand (5), Call to Arms (8)
  - Xeno Hunter: We The Hunters (1), Unfailing Stand (5), Death Haunt (8), Exalted Hunter (11), Triumphant Predator (11)
  - Zealot: Unstoppable Force (1), Rough Interrogation (1), Summary Execution (8), Infliction Rage (11)

Negotiate[ | ]

Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
Missions
- Can be tested in mediation Missions to increase rewards
- Can be tested with:
  - Captain's Charisma attribute to complete certain Missions quickly with bigger payment
  - Captain's Wisdom attribute to complete certain Missions
Jobs
- Primary skill of Diplomat, Merchant, Smuggler
- Secondary skill of Blade Dancer
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Blade Dancer: Esteemed Guest (5)
  - Diplomat: Silver Tongue (1), Winning Compromise (1), Warm Invitation (5), Adept Mediation (5), Magnanimous Victory (8)
  - Merchant: Fuel Bargain (1), Known Trader (1), Cordial Invitation (5), Garner Favor (5), Righteous Profits (8), Lucrative Wholesale (11)
  - Smuggler: Dubious Handshake (1), Bootleg Profits (5), Slippery Trader (5), Insider Trading (8), Underport Bribe (8)

Tactics[ | ]

Tested to avoid angry mobs (and reputation penalties) when trying to reach Contacts during Civil Unrest Rumors
Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
Missions
- Can be tested with:
  - Captain's Wisdom to complete certain Missions
  - Captain's Strength to complete certain Missions quickly without payment but with possibly violence
Crew Combat
- Ranged
  - Standard Dice (half) for Ranged Defence (if higher than Stealth)
- Grenade
  - Standard Dice (half) for Ranged Defence (if higher than Stealth)
- Each rank increases critical hit chance by 1%.
Ship Combat
- Long Range
  - Standard Dice for Attacking (if Gunnery is not understaffed)
  - Standard Dice for Changing Range
  - Standard Dice for Boarding
- Short Range
  - Standard Dice for Attacking (if Gunnery is not understaffed)
  - Standard Dice for Changing Range
  - Standard Dice for Boarding
Patrolling
- Increases rewards
Exploring
- Increases rewards
Jobs
- Tertiary skill of Blade Dancer, Commander, Doctor, Explorer, Gunner, Hyperwarp Navigator, Merchant, Military Officer, Pilot, Wing Bomber, Wing Tech
- Quaternary skill of Bodyguard
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Military Officer: Call for Surrender (5), Leader in the Ranks (5), Steely Authority (8)

Doctor[ | ]

Provides a skill save for negative exploration results along with Resilience
Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
Jobs
- Primary skill of Combat Medic, Doctor, Scientist
- Secondary skill of none
- Tertiary skill of Scavenger
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Combat Medic: Cleansing Purge (1), E-Suture (1), Toxin Terror (5), Flatline (8), Lifeline (8)
  - Doctor: Assisted Care (1), Field Surgery (1), Treat Wounded (1), Healer's Intuition (5), Life Saver (5), Medical Ward (5), Voice of Reason (8), Solace in Battle (11)
  - Scientist: Sample Analysis (1), Dissected Scrutiny (1), Genetic Sequencing (8), Laboratory Triage (11), Value Analysis (15)

Explore[ | ]

Exploring
- Increases rewards
Jobs
- Primary skill of Exo-Scout, Explorer, Scavenger
- Secondary skill of Scientist
- Tertiary skill of Xeno Hunter
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Exo-Scout: Persistent Search (1)
  - Explorer: Far Voyager (1), Plentiful Rewards (1), Artifact Profiteer (5), Makeshift Repairs (5), Unseen Traces (5), Dredge Artifacts (8), Face the Terror (8), Digging Deeper (11)
  - Scavenger: Diamond in the Debris (1), Pick Clean (1), Depot Sweep (1)
  - Scientist: Sample Analysis (1), Empirical Tell (1), Behavioral Analysis (11)
  - Xeno Hunter: Blooded Lure (1), Macabre Harvest (5), Eradication Prize (15)

Repair[ | ]

Deep Space
- Tested in certain Deep Space Events
Salvaging
- Increases rewards
Jobs
- Primary skill of Engineer, Mechanic, Wing Tech
- Secondary skill of Crew Dog, Scavenger
- Tertiary skill of Gundeck Boss
Talents
- Increases the effectiveness of Talents for:
  - Crew Dog: Scrap Procedures (5), Battle Damage Repair (8)
  - Engineer: Port Maintenance (1), Unrivaled Patch (1), Assisted Installation (5), Warfare Patch (5), Hard Bargain (8)
  - Mechanic: Discounted Repairs (1), Orchestrated Salvage (1), Engine Reboot (5), Thrown Wrench (5), Helpful Hands (8), Ordnance Overhaul (8), Rushed Patches (8)
  - Scavenger: Cascading Destruction (5), Redemption Purge (8)
  - Wing Tech: Fleet Maintenance (1), Recovery Pod (1), Discounted Acquisition (5), Hangar Triage (8)