Intel - Astrography & Navigation is the skill that separates the elite navigators from the common spacefarer. It is the art of understanding and utilizing the complex systems of interstellar travel and knowing how to navigate safely through the hazards of space. With this skill, you will be able to plot courses across the stars and navigate through asteroid fields, dust clouds, and other obstacles with ease.
You will be able to read star maps, understand the various gravitational forces at play in the cosmos, and calculate your position relative to other objects in space. With this knowledge, you can navigate your ship to any point in the galaxy, and know exactly how to get there. This skill also encompasses surface navigation, allowing you to guide your ship safely to a planet's surface and navigate through hostile terrain.
Whether you're a smuggler looking to avoid the authorities, a trader trying to make a quick profit, or a pirate seeking new targets, the Intel - Astrography & Navigation skill is essential to your success. With this skill, you will be able to navigate the vast expanse of space with confidence, and reach your destination safely and efficiently.
Rather than spending skill points to move up skill levels, You may instead spend skill points to purchase any of the following tricks.
Waypoint Mapping: Can remember a star chart of up to 10 unique waypoints. Blind Navigation: Can determine the ship's position and trajectory without the use of astrogation charts or instruments. Celestial Navigation: Can use the stars to calculate position and trajectory. Sensor Mapping: Can use onboard sensors to map and navigate around large astronomical bodies. Traversal Analysis: Can analyze different routes and determine the most fuel-efficient and time-saving path. Gravity Well Jump: Can use the gravity of a nearby celestial body to slingshot the ship to a higher speed. Hyperspace Jump Planning: Can calculate the best hyperspace routes to travel between two points in space. Planetary Navigation: Can navigate across a planet's surface and terrain, even in challenging conditions such as sandstorms or blizzards. Stationary Orbiting: Can orbit a celestial body in a stationary position, making it easier to access the surface or engage in reconnaissance. Jump Point Calculations: Can calculate the exact coordinates of a jump point, allowing for more accurate travel and arrival times. Gravity Field Analysis: Can analyze the gravity fields of celestial bodies to determine the safest and most efficient routes to travel. Star System Scouting: Can analyze a star system to determine the locations of planets, moons, asteroid fields, and other celestial objects. Subspace Sensor Navigation: Can use subspace sensors to navigate through areas of space with limited visibility or hidden dangers. Hyperspace Anomalies: Can identify and navigate through hyperspace anomalies, such as unstable wormholes or spatial rifts. Precise Trajectory Prediction: Can predict the ship's trajectory with incredible accuracy, allowing for pinpoint jumps and orbital positioning.
Terrain Analysis: The ability to analyze and understand the terrain of a planet, including its geological features, flora, and fauna.
Survival: The ability to survive in a variety of different environments, including harsh desert landscapes, frozen tundras, and humid rainforests.
Navigation: The ability to navigate across a planet's surface, using a combination of visual and technological aids.
Stealth: The ability to move quietly and avoid detection when necessary, such as when scouting or sneaking past hostile forces.
First Aid: The ability to provide basic medical care in the field, including treating wounds, stabilizing broken bones, and administering emergency medication.
Botany: The ability to identify and work with the various plant life found on different planets, including their properties and potential uses.
Geology: The ability to identify and work with the various minerals and geological features found on different planets, including their properties and potential uses.
Xenobiology: The ability to identify and understand the various alien life forms found on different planets, including their biology, behavior, and potential threats.
Resource Management: The ability to manage and allocate resources on a planet, such as food, water, and energy, in order to maintain a safe and productive living environment.
Planetary Defense: The ability to plan and coordinate the defense of a planet against potential threats, such as invasion, natural disasters, or other catastrophic events.