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Dexterity SkillsSkill
Name Description Time Specializations Notes SourceAcrobatics Tumbling, leapinggracefully, and other
gymnastic skills --- --- --- HSCSArchaic
Guns Using old-style blackpowder weapons 1 rdType or model ofgun: matchlock,musket, etc. --- SW2.5
Blaster Using character-scaleenergy weapons 1 rd
Type or model ofblaster: blaster pistol,BlasTech DL-44, etc.
Does not work withfixed or multi-crewedweapons, vehicle-mounted weapons, orstarship weapons
SW2.5
Blaster
ArtilleryUsing heavy mounted
support weapons 1+ rdsType or model ofartillery: anti-infantry,
surface-to-space,etc. ---
SW2.5
Bowcaster Using the Wookiee
bowcaster 1 rd --- --- SW2.5Bows Using bow-type weapons 1 rd Type or model ofbow: long bow,
crossbow, etc.Does not coverWookiee bowcaster SW2.5
BrawlingParry Defense against brawlingor melee attacks 1 rd
Against specific typeof brawling: boxing,martial arts, etc.
Reaction skill againstBrawling or MeleeCombat attacks SW2.5
ContortionsThe ability to escape frombonds or tightly enclosed
places; similar to the Jedipower Contort/Escape ---
---
---
CRO
Dancing Moving to a musical beatand looking good whiledoing it 1+ rds --- --- AIR
Dodge Defense against anyattack, and getting out ofthe way 1 rd
Against specific typeof attack: energyweapons, grenades,etc.
Reaction skill againstany ranged attack SW2.5
Firearms Using non-archaicprojectile weapons 1 rd
Type or model ofweapon:pistol,machine gun, etc.
Does not coverarchaic guns SW2.5
Grenade Throwing a portableexplosive at a target area 1 rd
Type or model ofweapon: thermaldetonator, anti-vehicle grenade, etc.
Covers other small,thrown objects, likerocks SW2.5
Lightsaber Using the ancient butpowerful weapon of theJedi Knights 1 rd ---
Can be used as thereaction skill to parryBrawling, Lightsaber,and Melee Combatattacks
SW2.5
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MeleeCombat Using hand-to-handweapons 1 rd
Type or model ofweapon: club, vibro-blade, etc. --- SW2.5
Melee ParryUsing a melee weapon todefend against a meleecombat attack
1 rdAgainst specific typeofweapon: lightsaber,
club, etc.Cant be used againstranged attacks SW2.5
MissileWeapon Used to operate a missileand missile launchers 1+ rds
Type of model ormissile: concussionmissile, grenadelauncher, etc.
--- SW2.5Pick PocketPicking pockets at sleight-
of-hand tricks 1 rd --- --- SW2.5Running: Moving quickly 1+ rds Long distance, short
sprint, etc. --- SW2.5Shockball
Fling Throwing a shockball atan opponent 1rd --- --- CROShockball
Scoop Catching or picking up ashockball 1 rd --- --- CROSlingshot Using a slingshot; useful
for slaying giants 1 rd -- -- AJ#12Thrown
WeaponsUsing a non-projectilemissile weapon, usuallyprimitive or improvised 1 rd
Type or model ofweapon: knife,javelin, etc. --- SW2.5
VehicleBlasters Using vehicle-mountedenergy weapons 1 rd
Type or model ofblaster: blastercannon, lasercannon, etc.
Can also be used onspeeder- or walker-scale weaponsmounted on starships
SW2.5Wedsphere Playing the sport of
wedsphere --- --- --- TaB
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Knowledge
Skill Name Description Time Specializations Notes SourceAccounting Number crunching --- --- --- DESAgriculture Knowledge of farms
and farming techniques --- --- --- AJ#12Alien Species Knowing facts andhearsay about other
species 1+ rdsSpecies: Wookiees, MonCalamari, etc. --- SW2.5
ArtistThe ability to createaesthetically pleasingworks of art(subjective, of course)
1minute
toseveralmonthsor more
Type of art orculture:painting, Twilekart, etc. --- TTS
BrainwashingMaking a targetcompletely obedientand subservient toeither a specific causeor to the person doingthe brainwashing
--- ---AdvancedSkill:requires 5Dor more inIntimidation toacquire
TaB
BureaucracyFamiliarity with thewhys and hows ofgovernmentorganizations
1 rd toseveral
daysSpecific planet oradministration: Tatooine,Bureau of Ships andServices, etc.
--- SW2.5Business
AdministrationThe knowledge of howto run a business
without bankrupting it--- --- --- JAS
Business Knowledge of industryand/or business
1 rd toseveral
daysField ororganization: starships,Stenar Fleet Systems,etc.
--- SW2.5
Culinary ArtsKnowing how toprepare a meal withoutpoisoning anyoneaccidentally
1minute
toseveralhours
Type of dish orculture:pasta, Ewokcuisine, etc. --- FBS
Cultures Knowledge of anotherculture
1 rd toseveral
daysPlanet or socialgroup: Corellians,
Alderaan royal family,etc.
--- SW2.5Drink
Mixology Knowledge and abilityto make exotic drinks --- --- --- HSCS
Economics Management andproduction of materialgoods and services
1minute
toseveralmonths
---AdvancedSkill:requires 5Dor more inBusiness toacquire
DES
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or moreHome
Economics Managing a household1
minuteto
severalmonths
or more--- --- FBS
IntimidationThe ability to threatensomeone physically,verbally, or with bodylanguage
1 rd toseveralhours
Specific type ofintimidation: interrogation,bullying, etc.
Resists withWillpower SW2.5
Languages Comprehending andspeaking alien orsecret tongues 1 rd
Specificlanguage: Wookiee,Bocce, etc. --- SW2.5
LawEnforcement
Knowledge of lawenforcement practicesand procedures 1 rd
Specific planet ororganization: Tatooine,the Rebel Alliance, etc.
Also grantsknowledge of thelaws in the sameplanet or
organizationSW2.5
MilitaryHistory
Knowledge of militarybattles and tacticsused in them
1 rd toseveral
days --- --- SESPlanetarySystems
Spatial, navigational,and physicalinformation about anarea or system
1 rd Specific system orplanet: Hoth, Kessel, etc. --- SW2.5
ShockballKnowledge ofmaneuvers and tacticsfor the sport ofshockball
1 rd --- --- CRO
StreetwiseHow to make contactwith informants or toconduct illegal activity.It also grantsknowledge of crimebosses and gangs, andtheir activities
1 rd toseveralhours
Planet or criminalorganization: Corellia,Black Sun, etc. --- SW2.5
Survival How to locate food,water, and shelter inhostile climes or areas
1 rd toseveralhours
Type ofenvironment: desert,poisonous atmosphere,etc.
--- SW2.5
Tactics
Knowledge of how toplace troops and
materials to attack theenemy
1 rd to
severalminutesType of military
unit: squads, fleets, etc. --- SW2.5Traffic Control
ProceduresKnowing the standardpractices for landing ona ship or starport --- --- --- DES
TortureCausing a personphysical harm in acontrolled manner,usually to extract
--- ---AdvancedSkill:requires 5Dor more inIntimidation to
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information or to exacta punishment acquire
Value Setting the cost orworth of a particularobject or service 1 rd
Type of goods or planetsmarkets: starships,Kessel, etc. --- SW2.5
Willpower Mental resistance tooutside coercion 1 rd Type of coercion to beresisted
If physical damageis taken whileusing this skill, thecharacter suffersan additionalwound for pushinghis body too hard
SW2.5
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Mechanical Skills
Skill Name Description Time Specializations Notes SourceAirship
Operation Piloting airship vehicles --- --- --- JASAquatic Ship
Operation Piloting navel surfacevehicles 1+ rds --- --- AIRArchaicStarshipPiloting
Piloting primitive orancient starship design 1+ rds
Type or class ofship: Celaya-classcourier, Corilliansolar sails, etc.
Can be used as aReaction skill SW2.5
Astrogation Calculating and making ajump into hyperspace
1minute
toseveraldays
Trade route: Kesselrun, Tatooine toCoruscant, etc. --- SW2.5
BeastHandling The ability to keep ananimal under control --- --- --- SSR
Beast Riding Riding an animal 1+ rds Type ofanimal: bantha,tauntaun, etc.
A suggestion: treatthis as an Advanced
Skill, requiring at least5D in Beast Handling
SW2.5;JO
Capital ShipGunnery Firing capital starship-scale weaponry 1 rd
Type or model ofweapon: concussionmissiles, ioncannons, etc.
--- SW2.5
Capital ShipPiloting Piloting capital starship-scale starships 1+ rds
Type or class ofship: Imperial StarDestroyer, Corelliancorvette, etc.
Reaction skill fordodging enemy fire SW2.5
Capital ShipShields Operating capital starship-scale shields 1 rd --- Reaction skill forblocking enemy fire SW2.5GroundVehicle
OperationUsing a wheeled ortracked vehicle 1+ rds
Type or model ofvehicle: compactassault vehicle,Juggernaut, etc.
--- SW2.5Holorecorder
Operation Using a ground effectvehicle 1 rd --- --- AJ#HouseholdApplianceOperation Operating blenders,vacuums, and othereveryday appliances --- --- --- DES
HoverVehicle
OperationUsing a ground effectvehicle 1+ rds
Type or model ofvehicle: hoverscout,etc. --- SW2.5
Jet PackOperation Using a jet pack 1 rd ---
Reaction skill to avoidenemy fire. This skilldoes not include the
SW2.5
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use of Rocket PacksMachineryOperation Using heavy industrialmachines 1+ rds --- --- GG7Musical
InstrumentOperation
Using any musicalinstruments, except forones voice
Lengthof song --- --- JAS
PowersuitOperation Using a powered spacesuit 1+ rds
Type or model ofsuit: servo lifter,spacetrooper armor,etc.
Reaction skill tododge enemy fire SW2.5
RepulsorliftOperation Using a repulsorlift vehicle 1+ rds
Type or model ofvehicle:XP-38landspeeder,snowspeeder, etc.
Reaction skill tododge enemy fire SW2.5
SailedNauticalVessel
OperationPiloting sail-powerednavel vessels --- --- --- AJ#1
Sensors Operation of scanner andsensor equipment 1+ rds
Type or model ofscanner: handscanner, heatsensor, etc.
--- SW2.5
SpaceTransports
Piloting small freightersand light transports orshuttles 1+ rds
Type or model oftransport: YT-1300transport, Gallofreemedium transport
Reaction skill tododge enemy fire SW2.5
StarfighterPiloting Piloting starfighters andsnubfighters 1+ rds
Type or model ofstarfighter:X-wing,TIE-fighter, etc.
Reaction skill tododge enemy fire SW2.5
StarshipGunnery Firing space transportsand starfighter weapons 1 rd
Type or model of
weapon: ion cannon,proton torpedoes --- SW2.5
Starshipshields Operating starship-scaleshields 1 rd --- Reaction skill to blockenemy fire SW2.5Swoop
Operation Using a swoop, or scoutor speeder bike 1+ rds --- Reaction skill tododge enemy fire SW2.5UnderseaVehicle
operationUsing a navelsubmersible vehicle 1+ rds --- --- AJ#9
WalkerOperation Using a mechanicalwalker 1 rd
Type or model ofwalker:AT-AT, AT-PT, etc.
Reaction skill tododge enemy fire SW2.5
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Perception Skills
Skill Name Description Time Specializations Notes SourceBargain The art of negotiating
over goods and services 1+ rdsKind ofmerchandise: droids,spice, etc. --- 2.5
Command Giving orders to thoseunder your command 1 rd
Type of unit: RogueSquadron, ImperialStormtroopers, etc. --- SW2.5
Con Lying or giving misleadinginformation 1+ rds Type of conning: fast-talk, disguise, etc. --- SW2.5
Forgery Forging a document ormaking a duplicate of awritten or drawn item
1 rd toseveraldays
Type ofdocument: starshippermits, securitycodes
--- SW2.5
Gambling Playing sabacc and othergames of chance, anddetecting cheaters
Lengthof game
Game ofchance: sabacc, Trinsticks, etc.
This does not includethe ability to playCesa SW2.5
Cesa The ability to play thestrategy game Cesa Lengthof game --- --- GTH
Hide Hiding and object,including oneself, so itcannot be found 1 rd Camouflage --- SW2.5
InvestigationThe ability to gather andmake use of informationregarding a person ororganizations activities
1 rd toseveraldays
Local or field ofinvestigation: ImperialCity, criminal records --- SW2.5
Persuasion Using language (includingbody language) to swaythe opinions of others 1+ rds
Form ofpersuasion: debate,flirting --- SW2.5
Search The ability to search aroom, area, or person 1+ rds Tracking --- SW2.5
Singing The ability to sing well Lengthof song --- --- HSCS
Sneak The ability to movewithout other peoplenoticing 1 rd
Type ofterrain:jungle, city,etc. --- SW2.5
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Strength SkillsSkill
Name Description Time Specializations Notes SourceBrawling Attacking without aweapon 1 rd Attack style: boxing,martial arts, etc. --- SW2.5Cleaning The ability to clean stuff,
like your room --- --- --- DESClimbing/Jumping
Using physical prowess toclimb or leap overobstacles 1 rd Climbing, jumping --- SW2.5
Digging Using physical prowess tomake a large hole in theground 1+ rds --- --- SW2.5
Stamina
The ability to resistexertion or attacks on a
characters Strength, or toresist the effects ofalcohol 1+ rds
---
Characters mayuseStamina instead of
Strength to resist theeffects of stundamage SW2.5
SwimmingThe ability to swim overlong distances, or usingequipment to swimunderwater
1 rd toseveralhours --- --- SW2.5
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Technical Skills
Skill Name Description Time Specializations Notes SourceAquatic Vehicle
EngineeringCreating newaquatic vehicledesigns
1+days Type or model of vessel
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in AquaticVehicle Repair toacquire
AIR
Aquatic VehicleRepair
Fixing or modifyingnaval surface orsubmersible vessels
15+minutesType or model of vessel --- SW2.5
Archaic GunRepair
Fixing or modifyingblack powderweapons
15+minutes
Type or model ofgun: black powderpistol, wheel-lock, etc. --- PSG
Armor Design Creating new bodyarmor types 1+days Type or model ofarmor: stormtrooper
armor, etc.AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in ArmorRepair to acquire
AIR
Armor Repair Fixing or modifyingbody or protectivearmor
15+minutes
Type or model ofarmor: stormtrooperarmor, etc. --- SW2.5
Battle StationEngineering
Creating ormodifying battlestation designs --- ---
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in BattleStation Engineeringto acquire
JASBattle Station
RepairFixing battle station
installations15+
minutes --- --- JASBattle Station
WeaponEngineering
Creating ormodifying battlestation-scaleweapons
--- ---AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in BattleStation WeaponRepair to acquire
JASBattle Station
Weapon Repair Fixing battle station-scale weapons 15+minutes --- --- JAS
Blaster ArtilleryEngineering
Creating ormodifying blasterartillery supportweapons
--- ---AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in BlasterArtillery, a
specialization ofBlaster Repair, toacquire
AJ#11
Blaster RepairRepairing ormodifying blastersand other energyweapons
15+minutes
Type or model ofblaster:blaster pistol,blaster artillery, etc. --- SW2.5
BlasterEngineering Creating newblaster energy 1+days Type or model ofweapon: blaster pistol, AdvancedSkill:requires 5D or AIR
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weapon designs etc. more in BlasterRepair to acquire
BowcasterRepair Repairing theWookiee bowcaster 15+minutes --- --- MTS
Bow Repair Repairing bow-typeweapons
15+
minutesType or model ofbow: long bow,crossbow, etc.
--- JASCapital ShipEngineering Creating new capitalship designs 1+days
Type or class ofship: Imperial StarDestroyer, etc.
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in Capital ShipRepair to acquire
JAS
Capital ShipRepair Repairing a capital-scale starship 15+minutes
Type or class ofship: Victory StarDestroyer, Nebulon Bfrigate
--- SW2.5
CommunicationsRepair
Repairing portableor character-scalecommunication
devices--- --- --- RoE
ComputerEngineering
Creating ormodifying computermainframes anddatapads
--- ---AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in ComputerProgramming/Repair
HSCS
ComputerProgramm-ing/Repair
Operating acomputer or dataterminal, ormodifying computerprograms orsystems
15+minutes --- --- SW2.5
ConstructionRepairing or
modifying anexisting structure orbuilding --- --- --- AJ#12
CyborgTechnology
Knowledge ofbiomechanicalenhancements --- ---
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in DroidRepair, and 1D ormore in Medicine, toacquire
AIR
Demolitions Setting explosivesto destroy an objector area --- --- --- SW2.5
DroidEngineering Creating ormodifying droid
designs1+
days ---AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in Droid Repairto acquire
FTD
Droid Repair Repairing a droid 15+minutes
Type or model ofdroid:probe droid,protocol droid, etc. --- SW2.5
Encryption Securing anddecoding a
--- --- --- JAS
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computer system orindividual file
Engineering Creating newstructures anddesigns --- ---
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in Constructionto acquire
HaS
Firearms Repair Fixing or modifyingfirearms andslugthrowers
15+minutesType or model ofgun:pistol, rifle, etc. --- RO
First AidThe ability toperform emergencylife-saving fieldmedicines
1 rd Species ofpatient:humans,Wookiees, etc. --- SW2.5
Ground VehicleEngineering
Creating ormodifying wheeledor tracked vehicledesigns
1+days ---
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in GroundVehicle Repair toacquire
RO
Ground VehicleRepair Fixing or modifyingwheeled or tracked
vehicles15+
minutesType or model ofvehicle: compact assaultvehicle, Juggernaut, etc. --- SW2.5
HolorecorderRepair
Fixing or modifyingholorecorderdevices
15+minutes --- --- AJ#1
Hover VehicleEngineering Creating new hovervehicle designs 1+days Type or model of hovervehicle: hoverscout, etc.
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in HoverVehicle Repair toacquire
ROHover Vehicle
Repair Fixing or modifying
hover vehicles15+
minutesType or model of hover
vehicle: hoverscout, etc. --- SW2.5
Jet PackEngineering Creating new jetpack designs 1+days --- --- RO
Jet Pack Repair Fixing or modifyingjet packs 15+minutes --- --- SW2.5
LightsaberRepair
Repairing the age-old weapon of theJedi
15+minutes ---
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in Lightsaberand 4D or more inControl to acquire
MTSMachinery
Repair Fixing or Modifyingindustrial machinery 15+minutes --- --- SSMedicine Performing complexoperating
procedures15+
minutesField ofmedicine: medicines,cyborging, etc.
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in First Aid toacquire
SW2.5
Melee WeaponConstruction
Creating ormodifying meleeweapon designs
15+minutes
Type or model ofweapon:sword, club,etc.
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in MeleeWeapon Repair
AIRMelee Weapon Fixing melee 15+ Type or model of --- SW2.5
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Repair weapons minutesweapon: vibro-axe,knife, etc.
MusicalInstrument
RepairFixing or modifyingmusical instruments 15+minutes --- --- JAS
PowersuitRepair Repairing poweredsuits 15+minutes
Type or model ofsuit: stormtrooper armor,etc. --- CTD
ProstheticDesign
Creating ormodifying prostheticdevices
1+days ---
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in ProstheticRepair to acquire
AIRProsthetic
Repair Repairing prostheticdevices 15+minutes --- --- AIRRepulsorliftEngineering Creating newrepulsorlift designs 1+days
Type or model ofrepulsorlift: landspeeder,etc.
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in RepulsorliftRepair to acquire
AIRRepulsorlift
Repair Repairingrepulsorlifts 15+minutesType or model ofrepulsorlift: landspeeder,etc. --- SW2.5
Rocket PackRepair Fixing or modifyingrocket packs 15+minutes --- --- RO
Sailed NauticalVessel Repair Fixing sailednautical vessels 15+minutes --- --- RO
SecurityBypassing securitysystems, codedalarms, locks, andthe like
1 rd toseveralminutes
Type of securitysystem: retinal locks,blast doors, etc. --- SW2.5
SpaceTransportsEngineering
Creating new spacetransport designs 1+days
Type or model ofship: Gallofree transport,Corellian Action IVtransport, etc.
--- WbCSpace
TransportsRepair
Fixing or modifyingspace transports 15+minutes
Type or model ofship: YT-1300transports, etc. --- SW2.5
StarfighterEngineering Creating newstarfighter designs 1+days ---
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in StarfighterRepair to acquire
WbCStarfighter
Repair Fixing or modifyingstarfighters 15+minutesType or model ofship:X-wing, TIE-fighter --- SW2.5StarshipWeapon
EngineeringCreating newstarship weapondesign
1+days ---
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in StarshipWeapon Repair toacquire
JAS
StarshipWeapon Repair Fixing or modifyingstarship weaponry 15+minutes
Type or model ofweapon: laser cannon,turbolasers, etc. --- SW2.5
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SwoopEngineering Creating new swoopdesigns 1+days ---
AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in SwoopRepair to acquire
ROSwoop Repair Fixing or modifying
swoops 15+minutes --- --- HSVWalker
Engineering Creating new walkerdesigns 1+days ---AdvancedSkill:requires 5D ormore in WalkerRepair to acquire
AIR
Walker Repair Fixing or modifyingwalkers 15+minutes
Type or model ofwalker:AT-AT, AT-PT,etc. --- SW2.5
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Source Key
AJ# Adventure Journal vol. 1 issue #AIR Alliance Intelligence ReportsCRO Crackens Rebel OperativeCTD Crackens Threat DossierDES Dark Empire SourcebookFBS Flashpoint Brak SectorFTD Fantastic Tech -- DroidsGG7 Galaxy Guide 7GTH GorothHaS Hideouts and StrongholdsHSCS Han Solo and the Corporate SectorHSV Hives of Scum and VillainyJAS Jedi AcademyJO This skill and suggestion was sent in by Jamie Ontiveros.MTS Movie Trilogy SourcebookPSG Platts Starport GuideRoE Rules of EngagementRO This is a skill that we can't find the origin of; therefore, Ryan is
claiming it as his own.SS Shadow SourcebookSSR Secrets of Sisar RunSES Shadows of the Empire SourcebookSW2.5 Star Wars RPG 2nd EditionRevised and ExpandedTaB Truce at BakuraTTS Thrawn Trilogy SourcebookWbC Wanted by Cracken