Scholar
Based On: Knowledge, Intellect, Perception
Scholar
scholar: This skill represents knowledge and/or education in areas not covered under any other skill(such as…). This may be restricted to a specific field (represented by specializations) or a general knowledge of a wide range of subjects. It is used to remember details, rumors, tales, legends, theories, important people, and the like, as appropriate for the subject in question. However, the broader the category, the fewer the details that can be recalled. It covers what the character himself can recall. Having another skill as a specialization of the scholar skill means that the character knows the theories and history behind the skill but can’t actually use it. Scholar can be useful with investigation to narrow a search for information.
Adventure:such as chemistry, mathematics, archaeology, interior design, etc.
Space:such as chemistry, mathematics, archaeology, cooking, art, etc.
Fantasy:such as alchemy, cooking, arcane lore, etc.
Based On: Knowledge, Intellect, Perception
Trait: Skill
Specialization
Characters can take multiple specializations of the Scholar skill. Each specialization applies to a different field of study. Gamemakers can allow for this specialization or extract certain fields of knowledge from Scholar to provide separate skills.
Aliens
Description: Understanding of aliens not of the character’s own species and their physiology, customs, and history. —D6 Space, p. 12
See also Cultures
Anatomy
Description: Characters with this skill have studied the main functions of the bodies of those species in the animal kingdom.
| Action | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Guess main functions of a creature's visible features | Easy |
| Discover creature's weaknesses based on its appearance | Moderate |
| Alter healing procedures based on specific anatomy† | Very Difficult |
| Diagnose infections and viruses | Heroic |
† Adding his anatomy die code as a bonus to his healing skill
Used By: Corporealist/Biologist, Healer/Apothecrist/Doctor, Necrologist
Arcane Lore
Description: Those possessing this skill know the rumors, tales, and legends of magic (the GM should increase the difficulty for each attempt by the length of time since the occurence at a rate of +1 for every century).
| Lore | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Famous wizards | Very Easy |
| Enchanted item types | Easy |
| Individual spells and their effect | Moderate |
| Precise locations of supposedly magical areas | Difficult |
| Histories of specific enchanted items | Very Difficult |
Astrography
Description: Familiarity with astrographic features (planets, star systems, nebulae), and general knowledge of any civilized elements present (settlements, industry, government, orbital installations). —D6 Space, p. 12
See also Navigation
Bureaucracy
Description: Knowledge of and ability to use a bureaucracy’s intricate procedures to gain information, and favors, or attain other goals. —D6 Space, p. 12
See also Cultures
Cultures
Description: Understanding of the manners, customs, and social expectations of different cultures, including one’s own. —D6 Space, p. 12
See also Etiquette
Heraldry
Description: A character with the heraldry skill can recognize the banners, crests, and sigils of various clans, political groups, and governments.
| Action | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Identify heraldry's affiliation | Easy |
| Identify derivation and history of heraldry | Moderate |
| Identify meanings of heraldric elements | Very Difficult |
Increase the difficulty for heraldry recognition depending on a character’s prior experience with a given land, planet, group, or government.
Used By: Archaeologist, Knight
History of <Area or Nationality or Species>
Used By: Archaeologist, Scholar
Law
Alternate Names: Corpus Juris
Secret Societies
Alternate Names: Sect Knowledge
Description: This skill covers knowledge of groups that act in secrecy.
| Type of Knowledge | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Names and rumors of group | Easy |
| Locations of operation | Moderate |
| Philosophies | Difficult |
| Activities | Very Difficult |
| Personages | Heroic |
Used By: Sheriff, Archaeologist, Infiltrator, Theurist
Security Regulations
Description: Understanding of how law enforcement organizations, regulations, and personnel operate. —Space, p. 12
See also Cultures
See also Security
Tactics
Description: Familiarity with deploying military forces and maneuvering them to the best advantage. —Space, p. 13
See also Command
No Attribute
Scholar is a stand-in for the Knowledge attribute.
Notes
A defining characteristic of Scholar is specializing in academic knowledge of a subject, but needing other skills in order to properly apply the knowledge.
D6 Space includes Scholar but defines several individual fields of knowledge outside of the Scholar skill: Aliens, Astrography, Bureaucracy, Cultures, Security Regulations, and Tactics.
| Space | Adventure | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|
| aliens (Knowledge) | scholar (Knowledge) | scholar or cultures (Intellect) |
| astrography (Knowledge) | scholar, navigation (Knowledge) | scholar, navigation (Intellect) |
| bureaucracy (Knowledge) | scholar (Knowledge) | scholar or cultures (Intellect) |
| cultures (Knowledge) | scholar (Knowledge) | cultures (Intellect) |
| scholar (Knowledge) | scholar (Knowledge) | scholar (Intellect) |
| security regulations (Knowledge) | security (Knowledge) | scholar, cultures (Intellect) |
| tactics (Knowledge) | scholar (Knowledge), command (Presence) | scholar (Intellect), command (Charisma) |