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NukaCola at 02:41, 18 April 2025

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	<b>[[Sword fighting]]:</b> There is nothing quite like demanding satisfaction on the field of honor. This character receives, thanks to a great instruction in their use, a +10 on the hit chance with swords.This applies to all [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the types: "Short sword" and "Long sword"<br><br>		<b>[[Sword fighting]]:</b> There is nothing quite like demanding satisfaction on the field of honor. This character receives, thanks to a great instruction in their use, a +10 on the hit chance with swords.This applies to all [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the types: "Short sword" and "Long sword"<br><br>

	<b>[[SF²]]:</b> Science Fiction meets the Special Forces! This character has had a military instruction in a highly technological army, like the [[Brotherhood of Steel]]. For that reason they get +5 on the hit chance with all energy weapons (including pulse and plasma grenades).<br><br>		<b>[[SF²]]:</b> Science Fiction meets the Special Forces! This character has had a military instruction in a highly technological army, like the [[The Brotherhood of Steel\|Brotherhood of Steel]]. For that reason they get +5 on the hit chance with all energy weapons (including pulse and plasma grenades).<br><br>

	<b>[[Stick fighting]]:</b> You were thoroughly trained in breaking other people's bones with blunt sticks. With truncheons and weapons of that type (Kali sticks, Club, steel pipe and telescope-baton as well as baseball bats) you receive +7 on the hit chance.<br><br>		<b>[[Stick fighting]]:</b> You were thoroughly trained in breaking other people's bones with blunt sticks. With truncheons and weapons of that type (Kali sticks, Club, steel pipe and telescope-baton as well as baseball bats) you receive +7 on the hit chance.<br><br>

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	<b>[[Cowboy]]:</b> A character that is a cowboy not only knows the advantages of a fast horse between their legs and a stetson on their head: he (or, her though in that case it would probably be 'cowgal') knows how to use a proper gun, not those weird recoil operated metric stuff that never works anyway. With the following authentic cowboy guns, a cowboy receives +10 on the hit chance: [[Sawn off shotgun]], [[Peacemaker]], [[Ruger Redhawk .454 Casull Revolver]], [[.44 Magnum Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M 29 .44 Magnum Revolver]], [[Winchester Pistol]], [[Revolver-rifle]], [[Winchester 73\|Winchester Model 73]], [[Winchester 86\|Winchester Model 86]], [[Winchester 95\|Winchester Model 95]], [[Widowmaker\|Winchester Widowmaker]], [[Dynamite stick]], [[Gatling~~-Gun~~]].<br><br>		<b>[[Cowboy]]:</b> A character that is a cowboy not only knows the advantages of a fast horse between their legs and a stetson on their head: he (or, her though in that case it would probably be 'cowgal') knows how to use a proper gun, not those weird recoil operated metric stuff that never works anyway. With the following authentic cowboy guns, a cowboy receives +10 on the hit chance: [[Sawn off shotgun]], [[Peacemaker]], [[Ruger Redhawk\|Ruger Redhawk .454 Casull Revolver]], [[.44 Magnum Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M 29 .44 Magnum Revolver]], [[Winchester Pistol]], [[Revolver rifle]], [[Winchester 73\|Winchester Model 73]], [[Winchester 86\|Winchester Model 86]], [[Winchester 95\|Winchester Model 95]], [[Widowmaker\|Winchester Widowmaker]], [[Dynamite stick]], [[Gatling Cannon]].<br><br>

	<b>[[Energy weapons (extraordinary skill)\|Energy weapons]]:</b> A comprehensive schooling in weapons that rely on laser-, plasma- or pulse technology and that allows to use service such weapons safely.<br><br>		<b>[[Energy weapons (extraordinary skill)\|Energy weapons]]:</b> A comprehensive schooling in weapons that rely on laser-, plasma- or pulse technology and that allows to use service such weapons safely.<br><br>

	<b>[[Grunt]]:</b> Nothing is as wonderful as crawling wet through the mud or storming a bunker! Thanks to the tender, loving instruction of his drill sergeant, this character knows his way with typical infantry weapons and gets a +10 bonus on the chance to hit with the following weapons: [[~~10 mm~~ Pistol\|Colt 6520 10 mm Pistol]], [[Colt 1911\|Colt Government 1911 A1]], [[Desert Eagle\|IMI Desert Eagle]], [[Browning High-Power\|M35 Browning High-Power]], [[MP 5\|Heckler & Koch MP 5]], [[STEN]], [[M3 Grease Gun]], [[Tommy Gun\|Thompson M 1928 „Tommy Gun“]], [[Garand M1]], [[Mauser K98k]], [[Hunting~~-Shotgun~~\|Remington Hunting-Shotgun]], [[Browning Auto 5]], [[SKS]], [[AK 112]], [[AR 15]], [[Heckler & Koch G3]], [[M 14\|M 14 Battle Rifle]], [[Ruger Mini 14]], [[~~Fragmentation Grenade~~]], [[~~BAR~~]]..<br><br>		<b>[[Grunt]]:</b> Nothing is as wonderful as crawling wet through the mud or storming a bunker! Thanks to the tender, loving instruction of his drill sergeant, this character knows his way with typical infantry weapons and gets a +10 bonus on the chance to hit with the following weapons: [[10mm Pistol\|Colt 6520 10 mm Pistol]], [[Colt 1911\|Colt Government 1911 A1]], [[Desert Eagle\|IMI Desert Eagle]], [[Browning High-Power\|M35 Browning High-Power]], [[MP 5\|Heckler & Koch MP 5]], [[STEN]], [[Grease Gun\|M3 Grease Gun]], [[Tommy Gun\|Thompson M 1928 „Tommy Gun“]], [[Garand M1]], [[K98k\|Mauser K98k]], [[Hunting shotgun\|Remington Hunting-Shotgun]], [[Browning Auto 5]], [[SKS]], [[AK 112]], [[AR 15]], [[G3\|Heckler & Koch G3]], [[M 14\|M 14 Battle Rifle]], [[Ruger Mini 14]], [[Frag grenade]], [[B.A.R.]]..<br><br>

	<b>[[Judo (extraordinary skill)\|Judo]]:</b> Characters that learned [[Judo]] have advantages in unarmed combat and know further techniques (the special techniques “judo roll”, “mutant massacre” or “brahmin-tackle” still have to be learned from fitting instructors).<br><br>		<b>[[Judo (extraordinary skill)\|Judo]]:</b> Characters that learned [[Judo]] have advantages in unarmed combat and know further techniques (the special techniques “judo roll”, “mutant massacre” or “brahmin-tackle” still have to be learned from fitting instructors).<br><br>
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	<b>[[Knife fighting]]:</b> Maybe you took an example of Jim Bowie and want to conquer the Wastes the way he conquered the West or you just came by your expertise a different way – no matter how, this character gets a +10 on the hit chance with any knife. This only applies to [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the type "knife".<br><br>		<b>[[Knife fighting]]:</b> Maybe you took an example of Jim Bowie and want to conquer the Wastes the way he conquered the West or you just came by your expertise a different way – no matter how, this character gets a +10 on the hit chance with any knife. This only applies to [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the type "knife".<br><br>

	<b>[[With sticks and stones]]:</b> The Great War was dominated by nukes. Now a lot of people think more primitive weapons are all the rage. When fighting with [[~~Bows~~\|bows]] and arrows as well as with combat stick (that is all [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the type "truncheon", and yes, even when throwing rocks (NOT grenades) you get +15 on the hit chance..		<b>[[With sticks and stones]]:</b> The Great War was dominated by nukes. Now a lot of people think more primitive weapons are all the rage. When fighting with [[Archery weapons\|bows]] and arrows as well as with combat stick (that is all [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the type "truncheon", and yes, even when throwing rocks (NOT grenades) you get +15 on the hit chance..
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	<b>[[Electrician (extraordinary skill)\|Electrician]]:</b> Electrical power is a wonderful, versatile thing. So much that is otherwise done through brute strength can be done by just a few cables and electrical engines. And you can build it all. All tests that have to do with electrical power (for example laying conduits, building something that uses electricity or most tests on [[Repairing (electronics\|repairing(electronics)]]) get a bonus of 25 points.<br><br>		<b>[[Electrician (extraordinary skill)\|Electrician]]:</b> Electrical power is a wonderful, versatile thing. So much that is otherwise done through brute strength can be done by just a few cables and electrical engines. And you can build it all. All tests that have to do with electrical power (for example laying conduits, building something that uses electricity or most tests on [[Repairing (electronics)\|repairing(electronics)]]) get a bonus of 25 points.<br><br>

	<b>[[Bondage artist]]: </b>Maybe your character is a cowboy or a slave hunter or maybe it's just a sexual thing, no matter the reason: They are twice as good at tying up living beings than most others. Applies to tests on [[Knots\|knots]].<br><br>		<b>[[Bondage artist]]: </b>Maybe your character is a cowboy or a slave hunter or maybe it's just a sexual thing, no matter the reason: They are twice as good at tying up living beings than most others. Applies to tests on [[Knots\|knots]].<br><br>

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	<b>[[Motivational speaker]]:</b> Whether you heat up the crowd in one of [[New Reno\|New Reno's]] great casinos, before the comedian steps up, or you lead the congregation in praise to the lord (or the unexploded nuclear device, the wasteland knows all manners of religion), or if you as an officer inspire your troops before leading them in battle: you can motivate <i>crowds</i>. All tests on [[Persuade/convince\|persuade/convince]] are reduced by 15 points, when you're not addressing single persons but crowds.<br><br>		<b>[[Motivational speaker]]:</b> Whether you heat up the crowd in one of [[New Reno\|New Reno's]] great casinos, before the comedian steps up, or you lead the congregation in praise to the lord (or the unexploded nuclear device, the wasteland knows all manners of religion), or if you as an officer inspire your troops before leading them in battle: you can motivate <i>crowds</i>. All tests on [[Persuade/convince\|persuade/convince]] are reduced by 15 points, when you're not addressing single persons but crowds.<br><br>

	<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First ~~Aid~~\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>		<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First aid\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>

	<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[Trading rules\|trading rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>		<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[Trading rules\|trading rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>

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	<b>[[Motivational speaker]]:</b> Whether you heat up the crowd in one of [[New Reno\|New Reno's]] great casinos, before the comedian steps up, or you lead the congregation in praise to the lord (or the unexploded nuclear device, the wasteland knows all manners of religion), or if you as an officer inspire your troops before leading them in battle: you can motivate <i>crowds</i>. All tests on [[Persuade/convince\|persuade/convince]] are reduced by 15 points, when you're not addressing single persons but crowds.<br><br>		<b>[[Motivational speaker]]:</b> Whether you heat up the crowd in one of [[New Reno\|New Reno's]] great casinos, before the comedian steps up, or you lead the congregation in praise to the lord (or the unexploded nuclear device, the wasteland knows all manners of religion), or if you as an officer inspire your troops before leading them in battle: you can motivate <i>crowds</i>. All tests on [[Persuade/convince\|persuade/convince]] are reduced by 15 points, when you're not addressing single persons but crowds.<br><br>

	<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First ~~aid~~\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>		<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First Aid\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>

	<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[Trading rules\|trading rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>		<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[Trading rules\|trading rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>

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	<b>[[Leather tanning]]: </b>Great, so you hunted a dozen golden [[Geckos\|geckos]] and took their skins: but wouldn't it be even greater if you yourself could create that wonderful gecko leather, that all love to wear? With this extraordinary skill a character knows how to utilize a few tools to create proper leather.<br><br>		<b>[[Leather tanning]]: </b>Great, so you hunted a dozen golden [[Geckos\|geckos]] and took their skins: but wouldn't it be even greater if you yourself could create that wonderful gecko leather, that all love to wear? With this extraordinary skill a character knows how to utilize a few tools to create proper leather.<br><br>

	<b>[[Plastics expert]]: </b>A plastics expert knows about the creation and processing of all kinds of plastics stuff: no matter if he wants to isolate a wire with rubber or form a complex piece out of hard plastics, all tests on [[Crafting\|crafting]], [[Repairing(mechanics)\|repairing(mechanics)]] and [[Repairing(electronics)\|repairing(electronics)]] that have to do specifically with plastics are reduced by half.<br><br>		<b>[[Plastics expert]]: </b>A plastics expert knows about the creation and processing of all kinds of plastics stuff: no matter if he wants to isolate a wire with rubber or form a complex piece out of hard plastics, all tests on [[Crafting\|crafting]], [[Repairing (mechanics)\|repairing(mechanics)]] and [[Repairing (electronics)\|repairing(electronics)]] that have to do specifically with plastics are reduced by half.<br><br>

	<b>[[Butchering]]: </b>The skill to completely gut an animal and to utilize pretty much every piece, from the skin to the bones to the tasty meat. Or, as they teach the children of many a wild tribe: To pacify the spirit of the slain animal, you may never squander any part of it!<br><br>		<b>[[Butchering]]: </b>The skill to completely gut an animal and to utilize pretty much every piece, from the skin to the bones to the tasty meat. Or, as they teach the children of many a wild tribe: To pacify the spirit of the slain animal, you may never squander any part of it!<br><br>

	<b>[[Smith (extraordinary skill)\|Smith]]: </b>A smith knows his ways of working metal: it does not really matter if he plans to smith a complex, intricate part of machinery or a steel beam for a building. Tests on [[crafting]], [[Repairing(mechanics)\|repairing(mechanics)]] and [[Repairing(electronics)\|repairing(electronics)]] that deal specifically with metal are reduced by half.<br><br>		<b>[[Smith (extraordinary skill)\|Smith]]: </b>A smith knows his ways of working metal: it does not really matter if he plans to smith a complex, intricate part of machinery or a steel beam for a building. Tests on [[crafting]], [[Repairing (mechanics)\|repairing(mechanics)]] and [[Repairing (electronics)\|repairing(electronics)]] that deal specifically with metal are reduced by half.<br><br>

	<b>[[Tailoring]]:</b> With tailoring we do not mean to use needle and thread to more or less sow shut that damn hole in your pants or add a patch to your shirt, but to create, out of cloth and with needle and thread (and maybe some other tools like scissors and a sewing machine) a complete piece of clothing.<br><br>		<b>[[Tailoring]]:</b> With tailoring we do not mean to use needle and thread to more or less sow shut that damn hole in your pants or add a patch to your shirt, but to create, out of cloth and with needle and thread (and maybe some other tools like scissors and a sewing machine) a complete piece of clothing.<br><br>

	<b>[[Carpenter (extraordinary skill)\|Carpenter]]: </b> A carpenter knows their wood very well, no matter if they wants to build something small or a large piece of furniture out of it. Tests on Tests on [[Crafting\|crafting]] and [[~~repairing~~(mechanics)\|repairing(mechanics)]] that deal specifically with wood are reduced by half.<br><br>		<b>[[Carpenter (extraordinary skill)\|Carpenter]]: </b> A carpenter knows their wood very well, no matter if they wants to build something small or a large piece of furniture out of it. Tests on Tests on [[Crafting\|crafting]] and [[Repairing (mechanics)\|repairing(mechanics)]] that deal specifically with wood are reduced by half.<br><br>

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	<b>[[Chemist]]:</b> This character knows their bases and acids and more than one way to get warm air to smell funny. On every test on [[Natural sciences\|natural sciences]] that has to do with chemistry, they receive a ten points bonus.<br><br>		<b>[[Chemist]]:</b> This character knows their bases and acids and more than one way to get warm air to smell funny. On every test on [[Natural sciences\|natural sciences]] that has to do with chemistry, they receive a ten points bonus.<br><br>

	<b>[[Physicist:]]: </b>This character knows their forces and globed objects in vacuum and knows that you have to mind the second law – and not to prevent a rise of the machines. On every test on [[Natural sciences\|natural sciences]] that has to do with physics, they receive a ten points bonus.<br><br>		<b>[[Physicist]]: </b>This character knows their forces and globed objects in vacuum and knows that you have to mind the second law – and not to prevent a rise of the machines. On every test on [[Natural sciences\|natural sciences]] that has to do with physics, they receive a ten points bonus.<br><br>

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	<b>[[Rancher (extraordinary skill)\|Rancher]]:</b> You grew up on a ranch or had a lot of contact with [[Horses\|horses]] for other reasons. The [[Training\|training]] of horses is easier for you – all training times with horses are halved. And you get a 15 points bonus on all riding tests.<br><br>		<b>[[Rancher (extraordinary skill)\|Rancher]]:</b> You grew up on a ranch or had a lot of contact with [[Horses\|horses]] for other reasons. The [[Training\|training]] of horses is easier for you – all training times with horses are halved. And you get a 15 points bonus on all riding tests.<br><br>

	<b>[[Dog handler]]: </b>You know that [[[[Dogs, cyber-dogs and wolves\|dogs]] have a pack mentality and you know how to make it clear to those noble beasts, that you lead the pack. You never had a problem teaching dogs new tricks and often understand them better than your fellow humans. The [[Training\|training]] of dogs goes twice as fast for you.<br><br>		<b>[[Dog handler]]: </b>You know that [[Dogs, cyber-dogs and wolves\|dogs]] have a pack mentality and you know how to make it clear to those noble beasts, that you lead the pack. You never had a problem teaching dogs new tricks and often understand them better than your fellow humans. The [[Training\|training]] of dogs goes twice as fast for you.<br><br>

	<b>[[Stable boy (or girl)]]: </b>Whether you grew up on a farm or if you just spent time working in the stables of trading house: you know how to handle [[Brahmin\|brahmin]], even those that have a thick skull (the other is usually a lot more affable, in those cases). The [[Training\|training]] of Brahmin goes twice as fast for you.<br><br>		<b>[[Stable boy (or girl)]]: </b>Whether you grew up on a farm or if you just spent time working in the stables of trading house: you know how to handle [[Brahmin\|brahmin]], even those that have a thick skull (the other is usually a lot more affable, in those cases). The [[Training\|training]] of Brahmin goes twice as fast for you.<br><br>

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	<b>[[Surgeon]]: </b>Tests on the skill [[Doctor (skill)\|doctor]] that deal with surgeries of any kind are reduced by half. Reattaching the cut off finger? Treat a gun shot wound? ~~Reduce~~ and correctly splint the ~~<i>~~compound~~</i>~~ fractured leg? No problem at all for a surgeon.<br><br>		<b>[[Surgeon]]: </b>Tests on the skill [[Doctor (skill)\|doctor]] that deal with surgeries of any kind are reduced by half. Reattaching the cut off finger? Treat a gun shot wound? Diagnose and correctly splint the compound fractured leg? No problem at all for a surgeon.<br><br>

	<b>[[Field medic]]:</b> You know your treatments for <i>gun shot wounds</i> much better than you know different wounds: you get a bonus of 25 points on [[First aid\|first aid]] whenever you treat a gun shot wound.<br><br>		<b>[[Field medic]]:</b> You know your treatments for <i>gun shot wounds</i> much better than you know different wounds: you get a bonus of 25 points on [[First aid\|first aid]] whenever you treat a gun shot wound.<br><br>

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	<b>[[Electrician(extraordinary skill)\|Electrician]]:</b> Electrical power is a wonderful, versatile thing. So much that is otherwise done through brute strength can be done by just a few cables and electrical engines. And you can build it all. All tests that have to do with electrical power (for example laying conduits, building something that uses electricity or most tests on [[Repairing (electronics\|repairing(electronics)]]) get a bonus of 25 points.<br><br>		<b>[[Electrician (extraordinary skill)\|Electrician]]:</b> Electrical power is a wonderful, versatile thing. So much that is otherwise done through brute strength can be done by just a few cables and electrical engines. And you can build it all. All tests that have to do with electrical power (for example laying conduits, building something that uses electricity or most tests on [[Repairing (electronics\|repairing(electronics)]]) get a bonus of 25 points.<br><br>

	<b>[[Bondage artist]]: </b>Maybe your character is a cowboy or a slave hunter or maybe it's just a sexual thing, no matter the reason: They are twice as good at tying up living beings than most others. Applies to tests on [[Knots\|knots]].<br><br>		<b>[[Bondage artist]]: </b>Maybe your character is a cowboy or a slave hunter or maybe it's just a sexual thing, no matter the reason: They are twice as good at tying up living beings than most others. Applies to tests on [[Knots\|knots]].<br><br>

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	<b>[[Cowboy]]:</b> A character that is a cowboy not only knows the advantages of a fast horse between their legs and a stetson on their head: he (or, her though in that case it would probably be 'cowgal') knows how to use a proper gun, not those weird recoil operated metric stuff that never works anyway. With the following authentic cowboy guns, a cowboy receives +10 on the hit chance: [[Sawn off shotgun]], [[Peacemaker]], [[Ruger Redhawk .454 Casull Revolver]], [[.44 Magnum Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M 29 .44 Magnum Revolver]], [[Winchester Pistol]], [[Revolver-rifle]], [[Winchester 73\|Winchester Model 73]], [[Winchester 86\|Winchester Model 86]], [[Winchester 95\|Winchester Model 95]], [[Widowmaker\|Winchester Widowmaker]], [[Dynamite stick]], [[Gatling~~-Gun~~]].<br><br>		<b>[[Cowboy]]:</b> A character that is a cowboy not only knows the advantages of a fast horse between their legs and a stetson on their head: he (or, her though in that case it would probably be 'cowgal') knows how to use a proper gun, not those weird recoil operated metric stuff that never works anyway. With the following authentic cowboy guns, a cowboy receives +10 on the hit chance: [[Sawn off shotgun]], [[Peacemaker]], [[Ruger Redhawk\|Ruger Redhawk .454 Casull Revolver]], [[.44 Magnum Revolver\|Smith & Wesson M 29 .44 Magnum Revolver]], [[Winchester Pistol]], [[Revolver rifle]], [[Winchester 73\|Winchester Model 73]], [[Winchester 86\|Winchester Model 86]], [[Winchester 95\|Winchester Model 95]], [[Widowmaker\|Winchester Widowmaker]], [[Dynamite stick]], [[Gatling Cannon]].<br><br>

	<b>[[Energy weapons (extraordinary skill)\|Energy weapons]]:</b> A comprehensive schooling in weapons that rely on laser-, plasma- or pulse technology and that allows to use service such weapons safely.<br><br>		<b>[[Energy weapons (extraordinary skill)\|Energy weapons]]:</b> A comprehensive schooling in weapons that rely on laser-, plasma- or pulse technology and that allows to use service such weapons safely.<br><br>

	<b>[[Grunt]]:</b> Nothing is as wonderful as crawling wet through the mud or storming a bunker! Thanks to the tender, loving instruction of his drill sergeant, this character knows his way with typical infantry weapons and gets a +10 bonus on the chance to hit with the following weapons: [[~~10 mm~~ Pistol\|Colt 6520 10 mm Pistol]], [[Colt 1911\|Colt Government 1911 A1]], [[Desert Eagle\|IMI Desert Eagle]], [[Browning High-Power\|M35 Browning High-Power]], [[MP 5\|Heckler & Koch MP 5]], [[STEN]], [[M3 Grease Gun]], [[Tommy Gun\|Thompson M 1928 „Tommy Gun“]], [[Garand M1]], [[Mauser K98k]], [[Hunting~~-Shotgun~~\|Remington Hunting-Shotgun]], [[Browning Auto 5]], [[SKS]], [[AK 112]], [[AR 15]], [[Heckler & Koch G3]], [[M 14\|M 14 Battle Rifle]], [[Ruger Mini 14]], [[~~Fragmentation Grenade~~]], [[~~BAR~~]]..<br><br>		<b>[[Grunt]]:</b> Nothing is as wonderful as crawling wet through the mud or storming a bunker! Thanks to the tender, loving instruction of his drill sergeant, this character knows his way with typical infantry weapons and gets a +10 bonus on the chance to hit with the following weapons: [[10mm Pistol\|Colt 6520 10 mm Pistol]], [[Colt 1911\|Colt Government 1911 A1]], [[Desert Eagle\|IMI Desert Eagle]], [[Browning High-Power\|M35 Browning High-Power]], [[MP 5\|Heckler & Koch MP 5]], [[STEN]], [[Grease Gun\|M3 Grease Gun]], [[Tommy Gun\|Thompson M 1928 „Tommy Gun“]], [[Garand M1]], [[K98k\|Mauser K98k]], [[Hunting shotgun\|Remington Hunting-Shotgun]], [[Browning Auto 5]], [[SKS]], [[AK 112]], [[AR 15]], [[G3\|Heckler & Koch G3]], [[M 14\|M 14 Battle Rifle]], [[Ruger Mini 14]], [[Frag grenade]], [[B.A.R.]]..<br><br>

	<b>[[Judo (extraordinary skill)\|Judo]]:</b> Characters that learned [[Judo]] have advantages in unarmed combat and know further techniques (the special techniques “judo roll”, “mutant massacre” or “brahmin-tackle” still have to be learned from fitting instructors).<br><br>		<b>[[Judo (extraordinary skill)\|Judo]]:</b> Characters that learned [[Judo]] have advantages in unarmed combat and know further techniques (the special techniques “judo roll”, “mutant massacre” or “brahmin-tackle” still have to be learned from fitting instructors).<br><br>
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	<b>[[Knife fighting]]:</b> Maybe you took an example of Jim Bowie and want to conquer the Wastes the way he conquered the West or you just came by your expertise a different way – no matter how, this character gets a +10 on the hit chance with any knife. This only applies to [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the type "knife".<br><br>		<b>[[Knife fighting]]:</b> Maybe you took an example of Jim Bowie and want to conquer the Wastes the way he conquered the West or you just came by your expertise a different way – no matter how, this character gets a +10 on the hit chance with any knife. This only applies to [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the type "knife".<br><br>

	<b>[[With sticks and stones]]:</b> The Great War was dominated by nukes. Now a lot of people think more primitive weapons are all the rage. When fighting with [[~~Bows~~\|bows]] and arrows as well as with combat stick (that is all [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the type "truncheon", and yes, even when throwing rocks (NOT grenades) you get +15 on the hit chance..		<b>[[With sticks and stones]]:</b> The Great War was dominated by nukes. Now a lot of people think more primitive weapons are all the rage. When fighting with [[Archery weapons\|bows]] and arrows as well as with combat stick (that is all [[Melee weapons\|melee weapons]] of the type "truncheon", and yes, even when throwing rocks (NOT grenades) you get +15 on the hit chance..
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	<b>[[Electrician (extraordinary skill)\|Electrician]]:</b> Electrical power is a wonderful, versatile thing. So much that is otherwise done through brute strength can be done by just a few cables and electrical engines. And you can build it all. All tests that have to do with electrical power (for example laying conduits, building something that uses electricity or most tests on [[Repairing (electronics\|repairing(electronics)]]) get a bonus of 25 points.<br><br>		<b>[[Electrician (extraordinary skill)\|Electrician]]:</b> Electrical power is a wonderful, versatile thing. So much that is otherwise done through brute strength can be done by just a few cables and electrical engines. And you can build it all. All tests that have to do with electrical power (for example laying conduits, building something that uses electricity or most tests on [[Repairing (electronics)\|repairing(electronics)]]) get a bonus of 25 points.<br><br>

	<b>[[Bondage artist]]: </b>Maybe your character is a cowboy or a slave hunter or maybe it's just a sexual thing, no matter the reason: They are twice as good at tying up living beings than most others. Applies to tests on [[Knots\|knots]].<br><br>		<b>[[Bondage artist]]: </b>Maybe your character is a cowboy or a slave hunter or maybe it's just a sexual thing, no matter the reason: They are twice as good at tying up living beings than most others. Applies to tests on [[Knots\|knots]].<br><br>

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	<b>[[Motivational speaker]]:</b> Whether you heat up the crowd in one of [[New Reno\|New Reno's]] great casinos, before the comedian steps up, or you lead the congregation in praise to the lord (or the unexploded nuclear device, the wasteland knows all manners of religion), or if you as an officer inspire your troops before leading them in battle: you can motivate <i>crowds</i>. All tests on [[Persuade/convince\|persuade/convince]] are reduced by 15 points, when you're not addressing single persons but crowds.<br><br>		<b>[[Motivational speaker]]:</b> Whether you heat up the crowd in one of [[New Reno\|New Reno's]] great casinos, before the comedian steps up, or you lead the congregation in praise to the lord (or the unexploded nuclear device, the wasteland knows all manners of religion), or if you as an officer inspire your troops before leading them in battle: you can motivate <i>crowds</i>. All tests on [[Persuade/convince\|persuade/convince]] are reduced by 15 points, when you're not addressing single persons but crowds.<br><br>

	<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First ~~Aid~~\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>		<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First aid\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>

	<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[Trading rules\|trading rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>		<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[Trading rules\|trading rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>

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	<b>[[Motivational speaker]]:</b> Whether you heat up the crowd in one of [[New Reno\|New Reno's]] great casinos, before the comedian steps up, or you lead the congregation in praise to the lord (or the unexploded nuclear device, the wasteland knows all manners of religion), or if you as an officer inspire your troops before leading them in battle: you can motivate <i>crowds</i>. All tests on [[Persuade/convince\|persuade/convince]] are reduced by 15 points, when you're not addressing single persons but crowds.<br><br>		<b>[[Motivational speaker]]:</b> Whether you heat up the crowd in one of [[New Reno\|New Reno's]] great casinos, before the comedian steps up, or you lead the congregation in praise to the lord (or the unexploded nuclear device, the wasteland knows all manners of religion), or if you as an officer inspire your troops before leading them in battle: you can motivate <i>crowds</i>. All tests on [[Persuade/convince\|persuade/convince]] are reduced by 15 points, when you're not addressing single persons but crowds.<br><br>

	<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First ~~aid~~\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>		<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First Aid\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>

	<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[Trading rules\|trading rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>		<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[Trading rules\|trading rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>

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	<b>[[Rancher (extraordinary skill)\|Rancher]]:</b> You grew up on a ranch or had a lot of contact with [[Horses\|horses]] for other reasons. The [[Training\|training]] of horses is easier for you – all training times with horses are halved. And you get a 15 points bonus on all riding tests.<br><br>		<b>[[Rancher (extraordinary skill)\|Rancher]]:</b> You grew up on a ranch or had a lot of contact with [[Horses\|horses]] for other reasons. The [[Training\|training]] of horses is easier for you – all training times with horses are halved. And you get a 15 points bonus on all riding tests.<br><br>

	<b>[[Dog handler]]: </b>You know that [[[[Dogs, cyber-dogs and wolves\|dogs]] have a pack mentality and you know how to make it clear to those noble beasts, that you lead the pack. You never had a problem teaching dogs new tricks and often understand them better than your fellow humans. The [[Training\|training]] of dogs goes twice as fast for you.<br><br>		<b>[[Dog handler]]: </b>You know that [[Dogs, cyber-dogs and wolves\|dogs]] have a pack mentality and you know how to make it clear to those noble beasts, that you lead the pack. You never had a problem teaching dogs new tricks and often understand them better than your fellow humans. The [[Training\|training]] of dogs goes twice as fast for you.<br><br>

	<b>[[Stable boy (or girl)]]: </b>Whether you grew up on a farm or if you just spent time working in the stables of trading house: you know how to handle [[Brahmin\|brahmin]], even those that have a thick skull (the other is usually a lot more affable, in those cases). The [[Training\|training]] of Brahmin goes twice as fast for you.<br><br>		<b>[[Stable boy (or girl)]]: </b>Whether you grew up on a farm or if you just spent time working in the stables of trading house: you know how to handle [[Brahmin\|brahmin]], even those that have a thick skull (the other is usually a lot more affable, in those cases). The [[Training\|training]] of Brahmin goes twice as fast for you.<br><br>

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	<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First aid\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>		<b>[[Emergency room medic]]:</b> You've seen it all: children that fell from trees, craftsmen that cut off fingers, drunks that fell down the stairs, all of that is old news for you: apply a bandage and send 'em home. With every wound that is <i>not</i> created by a gun shot, you gain 25 points on your [[First aid\|first aid]] skill.<br><br>

	<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[~~Trading~~ rules\|~~trading~~ rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>		<b>[[Bargain hunter]]:</b> You know all the tricks of those cutthroats that call themselves “honest traders” and you know where and how to get everything on the cheap. The buying price of your wares is 10% below what you'd get following the normal [[Bartering rules\|bartering rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then deduct 10%).<br><br>

	<b>[[Sexpert]]:</b> Be it due to innate talent or a lot of experience: you know how to satisfy your partner in bed (or in a shed, in an alley or the back seat of a Brahmin cart …) What advantages (or disadvantages) this brings we leave up to the player.<br><br>		<b>[[Sexpert]]:</b> Be it due to innate talent or a lot of experience: you know how to satisfy your partner in bed (or in a shed, in an alley or the back seat of a Brahmin cart …) What advantages (or disadvantages) this brings we leave up to the player.<br><br>

	<b>[[Salesman of the month]]:</b> You're an expert in selling your wares. Your prices are so fair, it's incredible. Not the normal definition of fair, in which both sides trade something of equal value, of course, but the definition of a successful trader: your customer makes you rich. The selling price of your wares is 10% above that which you'd get following the normal [[~~Trading~~ rules\|~~trading~~ rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then add ten percent)..<br><br>		<b>[[Salesman of the month]]:</b> You're an expert in selling your wares. Your prices are so fair, it's incredible. Not the normal definition of fair, in which both sides trade something of equal value, of course, but the definition of a successful trader: your customer makes you rich. The selling price of your wares is 10% above that which you'd get following the normal [[Bartering rules\|bartering rules]]. (That means you first apply the normal rules, then add ten percent)..<br><br>


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	<b>[[Back in the days]]: </b>This character might be a Ghoul that spent the last few hundred years being awake for an average of 18 hours a day and with his eyes wide open, maybe he has just read a few books that weren't [[New California Republic\|NCR]] propaganda or ancient Vault-Tec brochures, anyway, this character knows history. At least a part of it. This character receives a bonus whenever his special knowledge of history is needed.<br><br>		<b>[[Back in the days]]: </b>This character might be a Ghoul that spent the last few hundred years being awake for an average of 18 hours a day and with his eyes wide open, maybe he has just read a few books that weren't [[The New California Republic\|NCR]] propaganda or ancient Vault-Tec brochures, anyway, this character knows history. At least a part of it. This character receives a bonus whenever his special knowledge of history is needed.<br><br>
	Suitable specializations would be for example: antiquity, middle ages, modern era, the Resource Wars and the Great War, the history of certain technologies (railroad, telegraph, nuclear bombs), the history of slavery, the history of the NCR, the history of the [[Brotherhood of Steel]]...<br><br>		Suitable specializations would be for example: antiquity, middle ages, modern era, the Resource Wars and the Great War, the history of certain technologies (railroad, telegraph, nuclear bombs), the history of slavery, the history of the NCR, the history of the [[The Brotherhood of Steel\|Brotherhood of Steel]]...<br><br>

	<b>[[Biologist]]:</b> This character knows his birds and bees and would make a wonderful bean counter. On every test on [[Natural sciences\|natural sciences]] that has to do with biology, they receive a ten points bonus.<br><br>		<b>[[Biologist]]:</b> This character knows his birds and bees and would make a wonderful bean counter. On every test on [[Natural sciences\|natural sciences]] that has to do with biology, they receive a ten points bonus.<br><br>
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	<b>[[Juggler]]: </b>Torches and balls, tin cans and rusty senses: nothing ever hits the floor with you. Your little stunts amaze the people around you. All tests on [[Animation\|animation]] are reduced by half.<br><br>		<b>[[Juggler]]: </b>Torches and balls, tin cans and rusty senses: nothing ever hits the floor with you. Your little stunts amaze the people around you. All tests on [[Animation\|animation]] are reduced by half.<br><br>

	<b>[[...-Junkie]]: </b>Instead of the three dots, please insert your poison of choice: This character has already drunk, snorted or injected so much of this stuff, that their body has grown extremely accustomed to it. A junkie can go half as long between doses and even if they do go cold turkey, the effects of that are only twice as bad – but they last twice as long. Details to be found [[Equipment list~~: drugs~~\|here]]<br><br>		<b>[[...-Junkie]]: </b>Instead of the three dots, please insert your poison of choice: This character has already drunk, snorted or injected so much of this stuff, that their body has grown extremely accustomed to it. A junkie can go half as long between doses and even if they do go cold turkey, the effects of that are only twice as bad – but they last twice as long. Details to be found [[Equipment list Drugs\|here]]<br><br>

	<b>[[Musical instrument]]:</b> This character knows how to use a certain musical instrument. Since this is the preliminary end of this list and the author of these lines is getting lazy, he'll just recommend the names of each musical [[Equipment list: musical instruments\|instrument]] as specialization.<br>		<b>[[Musical instrument]]:</b> This character knows how to use a certain musical instrument. Since this is the preliminary end of this list and the author of these lines is getting lazy, he'll just recommend the names of each musical [[Equipment list musical instruments\|instrument]] as specialization.<br>
	Without this extraordinary skill, a high value on [[Music\|music]] is useless, even when owning the proper musical instrument. On the other hand, a high skill value would undoubtedly make it easier to learn the proper use of that instrument. Please make out the details with the master.<br><br>		Without this extraordinary skill, a high value on [[Music\|music]] is useless, even when owning the proper musical instrument. On the other hand, a high skill value would undoubtedly make it easier to learn the proper use of that instrument. Please make out the details with the master.<br><br>