Navigation

Attribute INT
Category Other
Untrained Yes

This broad skill provides a character with training in navigating on a

planetary surface or in space. Plotting a course requires a simple

skill check.

The optimum time for a Navigation attempt is 5 minutes. Every minute

less than 5 spent on the attempt is a +1 penalty; every minute more

than 5 (to 10) is a -1 bonus.

Astrogation—drivespace

Attribute INT
Cost 3
Untrained No

This specialty skill involves navigation through drivespace,

usually movement between star systems.

Starfall Results

  • Critical Failure/Failure: Consult “Drivespace Off Course Results” table.

  • Ordinary: Arrive at the edge of the destination star system.

  • Good: Arrive inside destination star system, d12+2 AUs from target.

  • Amazing: Arrive inside destination system, d4 AUs from target.

Astrogation—system

Attribute INT
Cost 3
Untrained Yes

This specialty skill covers navigation through a star system,

usually movements between planets, moons, and stations.

In-System Navigation Success

  • Ordinary: Arrive at destination +d4 hours from predicted time.

  • Good: Arrive at destination on schedule.

  • Amazing: Arrive at destination -d4 hours early.

Attribute INT
Cost 3
Untrained Yes

This specialty skill covers navigation in a planetary environment,

utilizing maps, terrain features, compasses, and GPS systems to

move from one point to another.

⊗ Increased Effect: A character receives a -1 bonus at rank 3, -2 at rank 6, -3 at rank 9, and -4 at rank 12 on Navigation—surface checks when using maps and navigation sensors.