You've been around mechanical work and equipment maintenance enough to have picked up some basic understanding of how to fix and modify machinery. Maybe you grew up around riggers and mechanics, or you just spent enough time in technical environments to absorb some knowledge.
You're not some master engineer who can rebuild starship engines from spare parts, but you know enough about mechanical systems and tools to handle basic repairs and modifications. Whether through helping out with family projects or just being naturally curious about how things work, you've developed some familiarity with practical engineering and problem-solving.
You've spent your fair share of time in the grease pits and repair bays of space stations and ships. You have a knack for fixing all sorts of mechanical and electronic equipment, from engines and weapons to drones and robots. You may have learned this skill from a family member or picked it up during your time working odd jobs around the galaxy. While your expertise is invaluable to your crewmates, you've also developed some quirks from being cooped up in tight spaces and inhaling fumes for extended periods of time.
You possess a Knack for improvisation, and your engineering expertise allows you to devise makeshift solutions when faced with problems. You can make Repair rolls to create temporary fixes or jury-rigged devices with a bonus ranging from +1 to +5. However, there's a catch—after the repair roll, the device incurs a penalty to its quality ranging from -1 to -5, one for each +1 bonus you take. This could mean that the device remains damaged or non-functional despite your efforts.
You have an innate ability to diagnose and repair various mechanical and electronic systems. You gain a +1 bonus to your repair rolls.
You can quickly improvise repairs to get a piece of equipment or vehicle up and running; your penalties for rushing are one step less severe.
You have a deep understanding of mechanical systems and can diagnose problems quickly.
You don't mind getting your hands dirty and often forget to clean up after yourself, leaving a trail of oil and grease wherever you go.
Spending too much time in tight and enclosed spaces can trigger a sense of panic and anxiety for you.
You tend to obsess over the details and spend more time than necessary on a repair or modification. Your penalties for rushing are one step more severe.
You have a tendency to collect scrap and spare parts, even when you don't need them, which can clutter up your workspace.