Intel - Street Smarts is a crucial skill for any operative who wants to survive in the seedy underbelly of the galaxy. It's the ability to read the city, to feel the pulse of the streets and to navigate through the chaos and danger of urban environments with ease. It's about knowing who to talk to, where to go, and how to blend in and stay under the radar.
A master of Intel - Street Smarts can pick up on the subtle cues and unspoken codes of conduct that exist in every city or space station. They know which parts of town are run by which gangs syndicates or corps, and they can tell by the graffiti or the colors on the walls who's in charge. They can sense danger before it's even there, and they know when to keep their head down and when to stand up for themselves.
With this skill, an operative can move through even the most dangerous parts of the galaxy with confidence and ease. They know how to avoid trouble, how to find the right people to talk to, and how to get what they need without drawing too much attention to themselves. It's a survival skill, a way to stay alive in a world where danger is always lurking just around the corner.
Street Smarts is a skill that allows you to navigate any urban or city environment with ease. You are able to recognize the safest and most dangerous locations in any city, as well as quickly pick up on the local gang activity, hierarchy, and turf locations. With this skill, you can easily spot the leader of a group or gang, and find the best, fastest, and safest route through any city, space station, or urban area. This skill is a valuable asset for anyone who needs to get around in the city, whether you are a spy, mercenary, or simply a traveler. With Street Smarts, you can be confident in your ability to navigate any city, avoid danger, and find what you need.
Rather than spending skill points to move up skill levels, You may instead spend skill points to purchase any of the following tricks.
Urban Camouflage: You are able to blend into your surroundings and move unnoticed through crowded areas. This skill trick grants you advantage on Stealth checks made in urban environments.
Safe Passage: You are able to navigate through dangerous or hostile areas without attracting unwanted attention. This skill trick grants you advantage on Charisma checks made to negotiate safe passage through a dangerous area.
Gangland Negotiator: You are able to negotiate with gang leaders and other criminal elements to gain information or favors. This skill trick grants you advantage on Charisma checks made to negotiate with criminal elements.
Networker: You have an extensive network of contacts and informants throughout the urban environment. This skill trick grants you advantage on Intelligence checks made to gather information.
Mapmaker: You are able to create accurate maps of urban environments, including secret passages and other hidden features. This skill trick grants you advantage on Intelligence checks made to navigate urban environments.
Distractor: You are able to create diversions to distract and confuse your enemies. This skill trick grants you advantage on Dexterity checks made to create diversions.
Safehouse Builder: You are able to create safehouses and other secure locations for yourself and your allies. This skill trick grants you advantage on Intelligence checks made to create secure locations.
Quick Exit: You are able to escape from dangerous situations quickly and efficiently. This skill trick grants you advantage on Dexterity checks made to escape dangerous situations.
Criminal Mind: You are able to think like a criminal, anticipating their moves and strategies. This skill trick grants you advantage on Intelligence checks made to understand criminal activity.
Underworld Contacts: You have extensive contacts within the criminal underworld, allowing you to gather information and negotiate with criminal elements. This skill trick grants you advantage on Charisma checks made to negotiate with criminal elements.
Scout: You are able to scout out urban environments and identify potential threats and dangers. This skill trick grants you advantage on Perception checks made to identify potential threats.
Password Cracker: you know the common passwords and phrases used to get you in front of the people you need to see.
Briber: You are able to bribe officials and other important figures to gain access to restricted areas or information. This skill trick grants you advantage on Charisma checks made to bribe officials.
Surveillance: You are able to set up surveillance systems and monitor urban environments for potential threats or opportunities. This skill trick grants you advantage on Intelligence checks made to monitor urban environments.
Informant Handler: You are able to handle informants and sources of information, ensuring their loyalty and cooperation. This skill trick grants you advantage on Charisma checks made to handle informants.