The world is built and run by machines, and the machines are run by you. You are the grease in the vast clockwork that keeps modern society functioning smoothly. Without you, society crumbles to dust. Or someone just hires your replacement. After all, you’re just as replaceable as any piece of equipment.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Technology
- Tool Proficiencies: Tinker’s tools and one type of vehicle
- Equipment: A set of grease-stained common clothes, a set of tinker’s tools, and a credit stick with 1,000₵.
MECHANIC SPECIALTY
While you’re pretty familiar with a variety of machinery and technologies, you specialize in a certain tradecraft. You may be a member of a union for your trade. You can select your specialty from the table below or roll to select it randomly.
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MECHANIC SPECIALTY |
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1
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Automotive
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2
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Aircraft
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3
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Robotics
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4
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Manufacturing
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5
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Explosives
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6
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Electronics
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7
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Weapons
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8
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Plumber
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Feature: GREASE MONKEY
You always know where you can get access to a car garage, a machinist shop, a robotics lab, or other similar facilities. When you work on a machine or vehicle with other mechanics nearby, they will speculate about what’s broken, tell you about mistakes you’re making, and assist you with the project. You always know where to find the parts needed for vehicle modifications, weapon accessories, and other equipment, no matter how obscure.
Suggested Characteristics
Mechanics are typically a level-headed bunch willing to get their hands dirty in order to get the job done. They are resourceful, inventive, and capable of approaching problems from different angles.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I see a problem and I immediately want to fix it.
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2
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People can’t be trusted, not like machines.
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3
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I speak in a lot of jargon that most people don’t understand.
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4
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Like me, my machines have a lot of ‘character’.
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5
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I speak slowly because there’s no need to rush.
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6
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A machine's design can always be improved, just like myself.
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7
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I’m proud of my work, so I can’t help showing off.
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8
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I don’t mind getting a little dirty, or even a lot.
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| d6 |
Ideal |
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1
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Scale. Always build it bigger, stronger, and more badass. (Chaotic)
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2
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By the Books. Safety first isn’t just a motto, it’s a way of life. (Lawful)
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3
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Cooperation. Together, we can build a better world for all. (Good)
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4
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Automation. The world would run more smoothly if machines ran everything. (Lawful)
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5
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Determination. Hard work and a can-do attitude will get you anywhere. (Any)
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6
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Fail Forward. A catastrophic malfunction is just another opportunity to learn. (Chaotic)
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| d6 |
Bond |
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1
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Someone sabotaged a machine I built and caused a disaster.
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2
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A family member taught me everything that I know, but they vanished without warning.
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3
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A machine I created magically gained sentience, and now is on a rampage. I must stop it.
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4
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I’m deep in debt and I won’t breathe easy until I’m free of it.
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5
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I stole my greatest designs, and I can’t risk anyone knowing.
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6
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People don’t realize it yet, but they need my new invention to perfect their lives.
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| d6 |
Flaw |
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1
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I approach people and machines in the same way.
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2
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When something doesn’t work the way it should, I get mad.
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3
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I refuse to accept that I may have made a mistake.
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4
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I need to break things open to see how they work.
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5
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I’m a perfectionist to the extreme.
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6
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I refuse to let other people help me, whether I need it or not.
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