Field Scientists are those that collect data and perform scientific analysis in the field, using a range of scanners and other Equipment.
Characters with the Field Scientist skill are able to use a range of specialised Equipment relating to data and sample collection. They are able to collect samples from the field for later analysis.
Scientific Analysis
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science I
Lore
3
Characters skilled in Scientific Analysis are able to analyse Items of scientific interest.
After spending some time roleplaying with an Item, a character with the Scientific Analysis skill may Ask a Ref to find out more about the scientific properties of the Item.
Scientific Insight
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science I
Lore
2
Characters with the Scientific Insight skill have some innate understanding of scientific principles and applied science.
With a few moments of thought, a character with Scientific Insight can Ask a Ref a question or pose a hypothesis relating to science. This might be to the nature of a scientific discovery, what types of scanning or sample might be most useful, or request a piece of known knowledge.
Scientific Researcher
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science I
Lore
3
Characters with the Scientific Researcher skill are proficient in researching through academic papers, journals and known knowledge.
After five minutes of roleplaying performing research, Scientific Researchers can Ask a Ref for existing information relating to a specific scientific subject. The more focused the research area is, the more likely the knowledge will be helpful.
Chemical Synthesis
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science I
Crafting
3
Characters with the Chemical Synthesis skill are able to synthesise chemical compounds using the Compound Synthesiser Machine, enabling crafting of a variety of standard Blueprints.
Chemist
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science II
Crafting
Chemical Synthesis
4
Characters with the Chemist skill have access to knowledge and crafting Blueprints related to advanced chemical compounds.
Biochemist
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science II
Crafting
Chemical Synthesis; Scientific Insight
4
Characters with the Biochemist skill have access to knowledge and crafting Blueprints related to biological chemistry.
Xenobiologist
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science II
Lore
Scientific Insight
4
Characters with the Xenobiologist skill have access to knowledge related to the biology of alien species, flora and fauna.
Astrophysicist
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science II
Lore
Scientific Insight
4
Characters with the Astrophysicist skill have access to knowledge related to the physics of the universe; planets, solar systems, galaxies, wormholes and other astronomical phenomena.
Particle Physicist
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science II
Lore
Scientific Insight
4
Characters with the Particle Physicist skill have access to knowledge related to the physics of the smallest scale; atoms, quantum phenomenon and the forces that bind the universe together.
Astrogeologist
Career
Skill Type
Prerequisites
SP Cost
Science II
Lore
Scientific Insight
4
Characters with the Astrogeologist skill have access to knowledge related to the geology and formation of the universe; rocks, asteroids, minerals and terrain.
