Physical Science

Attribute INT
Category Technical
Untrained Yes

This broad skill represents a character’’s training in the physical

sciences. Skill checks involving this skill are made the same as

Knowledge skill checks.

Astronomy

Attribute INT
Cost 3
Untrained Yes

Astronomy is the study of celestial objects and phenomena that

originate outside planet atmospheres. It allows a character to

identify stars, planets, and other celestial bodies, and to

calculate orbits and trajectories.

⊗ Increased Effect: A character receives a -1 bonus at rank 3, -2 at rank 6, -3 at rank 9, and -4 at rank 12 on certain other skill checks that can be assisted by this specialty (e.g., Navigation—system, Navigation—space).

Chemistry

Attribute INT
Cost 3
Untrained Yes

Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties, and how and why

substances combine or separate to form other substances.

⊗ Increased Effect: A character receives a -1 bonus at rank 3, -2 at rank 6, -3 at rank 9, and -4 at rank 12 on certain other skill checks that can be assisted by this specialty (e.g., Forensic Science, Medical Science—treatment/pharmacology).

Physics

Attribute INT
Cost 3
Untrained Yes

Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces

of nature.

⊗ Increased Effect: A character receives a -1 bonus at rank 3, -2 at rank 6, -3 at rank 9, and -4 at rank 12 on certain other skill checks that can be assisted by this specialty (e.g., Technical Science—engineering, System Operation—sensors).

Planetology

Attribute INT
Cost 3
Untrained Yes

Planetology is the study of celestial bodies, specifically when

attempting to classify, log, and scan for useful information.

⊗ Increased Effect: A character receives a -1 bonus at rank 3, -2 at rank 6, -3 at rank 9, and -4 at rank 12 on certain other skill checks that can be assisted by this specialty (e.g., Navigation—system, Survival).