Intel - Survival is a required skill for any intrepid explorer, soldier or space fairer. With this skill, you have the best chance of surviving in the harshest and most dangerous environments, whether that be on a barren asteroid or a planet with a toxic atmosphere.
You know how to identify and locate sources of food, water, and shelter, as well as how to create makeshift shelter and traps to protect yourself from the elements or hostile creatures. You have knowledge of basic first aid techniques and are able to identify and treat common injuries and illnesses that may occur in alien environments.
Your training has taught you to be aware of your surroundings at all times and to recognize signs of danger or hazards that may be lurking in the environment. You can navigate and travel through difficult terrain and locate the safest routes to your destination.
hostile environments, include extreme temperatures, poisonous atmospheres, radiation, and deadly alien creatures. With Intel - Survival, you are more likely to be prepared for anything that comes your way, and can adapt to any environment to give you the best odds for your survival.
Whether you are exploring uncharted planets or battling in the depths of an asteroid mine, you are the one who will most likely will make it out alive.
Rather than spending skill points to move up skill levels, You may instead spend skill points to purchase any of the following tricks.
Quick Study: Gain a basic understanding of a new environment within minutes, allowing you to identify potential dangers and resources with ease. Scrounger: Learn to make the most of limited resources and scavenge for materials in even the most barren of environments. Hazard Suit Expert: Gain expertise in using and repairing all manner of protective equipment, from suits that can withstand extreme heat or cold, to those that offer biohazard protection. Wilderness First Aid: Know how to provide basic medical care in the field, including treating injuries and illnesses common in harsh environments. Tracking: Use your knowledge of environmental factors and animal behavior to track prey or avoid predators, even in the most inhospitable locations. Weatherman: Use your understanding of weather patterns to predict storms and other environmental hazards before they occur. Evasion Tactics: Learn how to avoid detection by hostile forces, and how to move stealthily through any environment. Climbing Expert: Become an expert in climbing and rappelling techniques, allowing you to navigate even the most treacherous terrain. Navigation: Use the stars, natural landmarks, and other tools to navigate in any environment, even without the aid of technology. Firestarter: Know how to start fires with minimal resources, allowing you to stay warm, cook food, and signal for help if needed. Hydroponics: Learn to grow and cultivate crops even in the most barren of environments, allowing you to provide for yourself and others in the most extreme situations. Shelter Building: Know how to construct a shelter from whatever materials are available, keeping you safe and dry in even the most hostile environments. Hunting: Learn how to hunt for food in any environment, and how to use all parts of the animal for maximum efficiency. Nerve of Steel: Develop a calm and collected demeanor in the face of danger, allowing you to make rational decisions even under extreme stress. Resourceful Mindset: Cultivate a resourceful and creative mindset, allowing you to improvise solutions to problems using whatever materials are available.