Combat Skills

See also: Skills

Skill	Image	Tier	Background	Description	Patch
Armor Penetration	Armor Penetration.png	Master		By identifying gaps or weak points in body armor, an attacker can often gain a tactical advantage in combat.	1.0
Ballistics		Novice	Beast Hunter Soldier File Not Found	Centuries of conflict have proven that when it comes to threat elimination, few things stack up to the reliable power of high-speed projectiles.	1.0
Crippling	Crippling.png	Master		Specifically targeting the pressure points and nerves of various limbs can disable an opponent, limiting their combat effectiveness.	1.0
Demolitions		Advanced		With the proper adjustment of chemical mixtures, coupled with modifications to the detonation mechanism, explosives can produce an even greater destructive yield.	1.0
Dueling		Novice	Chef Ronin	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.	1.0
Heavy Weapon Certification		Advanced		Oversized weapons may prove cumbersome to wield, but their excessive damage output can't be ignored, especially in the hands of a trained combatant.	1.0
Incapacitation	Incapacitation.png	Advanced		EM weapons are generally employed to damage robots, but can also be used to render human beings unconscious.	1.0
Lasers		Novice	Cyberneticist Explorer Xenobiologist	Personal laser weapons are in widespread use across the Settled Systems, and specialized training can greatly increase their effectiveness.	1.0
Marksmanship		Expert		Perhaps no combat scenario is more frightening, or lethal, as a single-shot weapon wielded by someone skilled in critical shot placement.	1.0
Particle Beams		Advanced		While considered by some to be exotic, particle weapons can be a devastating combat option, subjecting a target to multiple forms of damage.	1.0
Pistol Certification		Novice	Combat Medic Space Scroundel	Considering the popularity of the personal sidearm in the Settled Systems, familiarity with such weapons is often considered essential.	1.0
Rapid Reloading		Expert		In the chaos of combat, the seconds needed to reload your weapon could be the difference between life and death.	1.0
Rifle Certification		Advanced		Whether used for combat, hunting, or some other deadly purpose, the rifle has become a mainstay of Settled Systems weaponry.	1.0
Sharpshooting	Sharpshooting.png	Master		For those who specialize in precise targeting that maximizes damage, combat is often a quickly efficient affair.	1.0
Shotgun Certification		Novice	Gangster	The cornerstone of close quarters combat, or CQC, The shotgun has proven a simple, deadly weapon for hundreds of years.	1.0
Sniper Certification		Expert		Only a trained sniper truly understands all the elements necessary to patiently and effectively neutralize a target at excessive range.	1.0
Targeting		Expert		While careful aiming is generally preferred in combat, "shooting from the hip" can prove a fast and deadly alternative with sufficient training.	1.0