You spent years learning the art of cartography and using technology and tools to help you do it. You scoured manuals, studied maps, and listened to the greatest experts on sensors for the use of orientation and navigation. Your efforts have made you a master of finding the preverbal needle in a haystack.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Navigator's Tools, Cartographer Tools, Ship Sensors, and Personal Scanners
- Equipment: cartographer's tools, navigator's tools, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Scanning for anomalies
To determine the origin of your training with Star Charts and Navigation, roll a d6 or choose from the options in the table below.
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Scanning for anomalies |
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1
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University - Graduate, but no practical experience
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2
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Military
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3
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University - Professor of star charts
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4
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Research Station
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5
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Corporate Vessel
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6
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Luxury Cruiseline
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Feature: To Boldly Go...
When you attempt to learn or recall information on how to get to a system, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a fellow sensor expert or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the expanse of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
Suggested Characteristics
Sensor Experts are defined by their extensive study in using ship sensors and personal scanners, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sensor expert values maps and star charts highly—sometimes in their own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
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2
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I’ve studied every star chart to every possible place—or I like to boast that I have.
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3
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I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
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4
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There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
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5
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I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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6
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I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
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7
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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8
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I'm convinced that my entire crew would be lost without me. Matter of fact, it's a guarantee.
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| d6 |
Ideal |
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1
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through travel. (Neutral)
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2
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Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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3
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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4
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No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
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5
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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6
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of travel is the betterment of oneself and the broadening of horizons. (Any)
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| d6 |
Bond |
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1
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It is my duty to protect my work.
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2
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I have an ancient star chart that holds the path to terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
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3
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I work to preserve older maps, star charts, and sensor tools. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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4
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My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific system of the universe.
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life to know what's beyond the universes edge.
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6
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I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
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Flaw |
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1
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I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
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2
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Most people scream and run when they see a an anomaly. I stop and take notes of its density and the gravitational force in which it is pulling our ship into its center..
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3
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Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
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4
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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5
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I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
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6
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I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
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