REF Communications Engineer
The Communications Engineer is the high-tech wizard who can link an entire world with sight and sound. This character has an in-depth knowledge of state of the art communication systems, including satellite relays, laser transmissions, video telecasts, and surveillance. It is his/her job to establish and maintain communications on the battlefield and into space. The character can be a vital link to survival whether he/she is a field operator, a member of a reconaissance team, or a deck officer on the bridge of a spaceship.
The emphasis of this O.C.C. training is on communications and related skills, but the character is a trained soldier as well. Consequently, the Communications Engineer is also taught combat skills, and it is strongly recommended that they learn Veritech and/or Cyclone piloting skills.
In addition to the O.C.C. skills listed, with bonuses in parentheses, the player can select additional skills as listed below.
O.C.C. Skills:
Radio: Basic (+30%)
Military Etiquette: (+10%)
Read Sensory Equipment: (+15%)
Navigation: (+15%)
Weapon Systems:(+20%)
Language - Native Language: 98%
Literacy - Native Language: 98%
Language - Techno-can (+20%)
Literacy - Techno-can (+20%)
Radio: Scrambler (+15%)
Laser Communications (+15%)
Surveillance Systems (+10%)
Radio: Satellite Relay (+30%)
Computer Operation (+15%)
W.P. Energy Pistol
Hand to Hand Basic*
* Hand to Hand Basic can be upgraded to Hand to Hand Expert at the cost of one “other” skill. Upgrading to Hand to Hand Martial Arts will cost two “other” skills.
O.C.C. Related Skills: Select 14 other skills plus three from communications and electronics. Select two additional skills at levels three and six, and one at levels nine and twelve. All new skills start at level one proficiency.
Communications: Any (+20%)
Domestic: Any
Electronics: Any (+10%)
Espionage: None
Mechanical: Basic, automobile, aircraft, and computer repair only
Medical: First Aid only
Military: Any
Physical: Any
Pilot: Any (Mecha Combat restricted to Basic)
Pilot Related: Any
Science: Math only
Technical: Any
Rogue: None
W.P.: Any except Cyclone Weapon Systems
Wilderness: None
Standard Equipment: Choice of AAT-40 or hover cycle. Choice of energy rifle and sidearm (usually SAL-9 laser pistol or Wolf Auto Pistol) and 6 extra clips for each. Other items include CVR-4 armor for combat, extra uniform, protective goggles, wrist radio, binoculars, canteen, flashlight, utility belt, mini-tool pack, and 3 signal flares.
Authorized Clearance Upon Assignment: Long-range radio backpack unit (700 mile/1120km range), special radio equipment/boosters/relays/scramblers, sensory scanning equipment, surveillance devices, optical enhancements, video and photo equipment, additional weapons, explosives, assault vehicles, aircraft, and mecha as needed.
Monthly Wages: 2000 credits for enlisted men levels 1-5, 2800 credits for 6th level and higher. High ranking officers make 3500 to 4300 credits per month.
Personal Savings: 4d6x100 credits
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