As an Espionage - Stealth operative, you are a master of the art of invisibility, both physical and mental. Your training has honed your senses to the point where you can blend seamlessly into any environment, becoming one with the shadows and remaining undetected by even the most alert and vigilant sentries.
You move with the grace and fluidity of a predator, your footsteps silent and your breath held in anticipation of your next move. When you master this skill with the right equipment you can hide in plain sight, your features blending into the background as you observe your surroundings with a watchful eye.
With your heightened awareness and lightning-fast reflexes, you can evade capture and escape even the most dangerous of situations. You are a ghost in the machine, a shadow in the void, and you are feared by all who would stand against you. Your skills are the stuff of legend, whispered in hushed tones by those who never saw you coming.
You have been trained in avoiding detection, as well as hiding and moving silently. Whether it’s blending into a crowd in a busy spaceport or hiding in the shadows of a derelict wreck, you are harder to spot than the rest of your brethren.
While moving Stealthily you are Slowed.
When you try and...
You make a stealth check. Roll a 1d20 and add your Espionage - Stealth skill and Deduct your Mass from this score.
Rather than spending skill points to move up skill levels, You may instead spend skill points to purchase any of the following tricks.
Cost: 2 Skill points
Requires: Tactical Training
Effect: You can move at normal speed while moving Stealthily.
Rapid Stealth is a trick that allows you to move quickly and silently for a short burst of time. With this trick, you can make a quick getaway or get into position unnoticed. It's a valuable skill for a spy or an assassin who needs to move quickly and quietly in order to complete their mission. Rapid Stealth can also be used to evade pursuit or to quickly move from one location to another without being detected.
Shadow Step: You can move a short distance without being seen or heard, allowing you to quickly and silently move from cover to cover. Cloak and Dagger: You can hide small objects on your person, such as lockpicks or data chips, without them being detected. Shadow Strike: You can take out an enemy from behind without being detected, using your training in silent takedowns. Vanish: You can disappear from sight for a short period of time, giving you a chance to escape or reposition. Smoke Bomb: You can use a small explosive to create a cloud of smoke, allowing you to vanish from sight. Distraction: You can create a distraction to draw attention away from yourself or an ally, using anything from a noise maker to a holographic decoy. Camouflage: You can blend into your surroundings, making yourself nearly invisible to the naked eye. Wall Climb: You can climb walls and surfaces with ease, allowing you to access hard-to-reach areas or escape danger. Silent Communication: You can communicate with other members of your team using hand signals and other non-verbal cues, allowing you to coordinate without giving away your position. Steady Aim: You can hold your breath and steady your aim, allowing you to make accurate shots even in tense situations. Holographic Decoy: You can project a holographic image of yourself, creating a convincing decoy that will distract and confuse your enemies. Smoke Grenade: You can use a larger smoke grenade to create a thick cloud of smoke, covering your movements and hiding your position. Thermal Vision: You can use specialized goggles or implants to see heat signatures, allowing you to track enemies and detect hidden traps and obstacles. Wall Jump: You can use the environment to your advantage, using walls and other surfaces to gain extra height and distance. Infiltrator: You can sneak into secure areas undetected, bypassing security systems and avoiding detection by guards and sensors.