Starfield Skills

It is possible to maximize a ship's energy output by specifically directing the unique nuclear processes that occur within its reactor.

By identifying gaps or weak points in body armor, an attacker can often gain a tactical advantage in combat.

Advanced technology is one thing, but it takes skill, patience, and a little bit of love to coax even more capability out of a ship's grav drive.

A ship's scanner receives vast amounts of data, but it takes a trained mind to efficiently analyze it all.

Turret weapons are known for their easy-to-use, autonomous nature, but they can be made even deadlier with some specific technical adjustments.

While there have been significant advancements in ship-borne weaponry, sometimes the simplest tool is the most effective.

Centuries of conflict have proven that when it comes to threat elimination, few things stack up to the reliable power of high-speed projectiles.

Combat training with boost packs allows for more shock and awe tactics.

Specialized training and innovations in personal mobility systems have allowed for unfettered exploration on alien worlds.

The scientific study of flora, while important on Earth, became even more essential as humanity began exploring alien worlds.

Once considered a "sport of kings," boxing is still practiced as a recreational competitive activity, but its combat applications can't be denied.

Whether through secret experiementation or just plain healthy living, boosting the body's ability to naturally recover from injuries can mean the difference between life and death.

When crafted by the skilled and safety conscious, chems can be used to enhance health and performance across the Settled Systems.

In the Settled Systems' free market economy, almost anyone with the right skillset can open and run a successful business.

Few skills capture the imagination like the ability to remain undetected, used by assassins, special forces operatives, and simple thieves alike for centuries.

Specifically targeting the pressure points and nerves of various limbs can disable an opponent, limiting their combat effectiveness.

Smuggling and piracy are Both immoral and highly illegal, and considered plagues upon the Settled Systems. But certain undercover work may require a certain criminal skillset.

Through a deliberate regiment of conditioning and antibody therapy, one may effectively combat even the Settled Systems' unseen threats.

With the proper adjustment of chemical mixtures, coupled with modifications to the detonation mechanism, explosives can produce an even greater destructive yield.

When a situation calls for words and not weapons, it's best to rely on those trained in statecraft and de-escalation.

Considered by many to be a lost art, close attacks with a melee weapon can often be deadlier than ranged combat when carried out by a skilled practitioner.

In the hands of a capable pilot, no weapons can disable an enemy ship faster than those that deliver electromagnetic damage.

Considering the widespread use of energy weapons in the Settled Systems, specialized training to minimize damage is considered invaluable.

In the 24th century, advancements in energy weapons technology have revolutionized combat, as much in space as on the ground.

Space is Both vast and dangerous, and the ability to push a ship's engine to increase speed can be done safely and effectively, with the right training.

In the Settled Systems, even oxygen-rich planets and moons may have an atmosphere that is hazardous to human beings.

In space, the greatest commodity is oxygen, and the increased lung capacity gained by a regular physical fitness regimen is essential to survival.

Access to brand new worlds means access to brand new ingredients, and there is almost no limit to the delicious foods and drinks a talented chef can prepare.

Newly discovered minerals mined from alien planets and moons have directly led to some incredible technological advancements.

From navigating the elevations of alien landscapes to exploring derelict ships in Zero-G, gymnastic training is invaluable for improving Both safety and maneuverability.

Oversized weapons may prove cumbersome to wield, but their excessive damage output can't be ignored, especially in the hands of a trained combatant.

EM weapons are generally employed to damage robots, but can also be used to render human beings unconscious.

When combat is required, it can be advantageous to convince others to do the fighting for you.

The ability to strike fear into an opponent, causing them to flee so that you can escape or attack first, can prove critical in a battle.

By eschewing team tactics and embracing the the advantages of "lone wolf" operations, one can vastly improve their combat effectiveness.

Personal laser weapons are in widespread use across the Settled Systems, and specialized training can greatly increase their effectiveness.

Teamwork is the cornerstone of galactic survival, and nothing motivates a team more than a trained, decisive leader.

Recent studies have shown that suggestion is not an art, but a science, and as such can be weaponized to exert control over the susceptible.

Perhaps no combat scenario is more frightening, or lethal, as a single-shot weapon wielded by someone skilled in critical shot placement.

There are currently hundreds of martial arts practiced in the Settled Systems, some originating on ancient Earth, some newly created, almost all effective in combat.

Only through advancements in medical training and technology has humanity been able to withstand the galaxy's many dangers.

In space, few weapons can match the range and destructive power of missiles, especially in the hands of a skilled tactician.

In certain, more challenging communications, skillfully supplementing words with credits may help achieve the desired results.

Once considered the realm of fiction, the ability to disable an opponent without using a weapon is terrifyingly effective when performed by a skilled practitioner.

Advanced nutritional science is no substitute for good life choices, and knowing how much and when to eat can be just as important as the food itself.

Proper construction of habitation modules is essential to one's survival on any alien world.

While constructing an outpost offers its own challenges, properly managing that outpost takes a special personality type, and specialized training.

Pain hurts - but only if you're not strong enough to take it.

Ship weapons utilizing particle beam technology are the preferred choice for captains who prefer to damage multiple ship systems at once.

While considered by some to be exotic, particle weapons can be a devastating combat option, subjecting a target to multiple forms of damage.