Skills

Skills are percentage-based levels determining how capable a character is at performing a specific task. Depending on the job the character has, they will be given a ranged percentage of skill in each field.

Weapons

Weapon skill determines a character's effectiveness with certain weapons. Not having the required skill level to use a weapon will hinder its performance in a particular field. Captains have the highest level of weapon skill in the crew.

Weapon	Skill Level	Handicap on Insufficient Skill
Harpoon Gun	30%	Shorter range.

Construction

Construction skill determines whether a character can use a tool safely and for performing mechanical repairs on installations. Not having the required skill level can cause the tool to malfunction and harm the player. Mechanics have the highest level of construction skill in the crew.

Tool	Skill Level	Effect on Insufficient Skill
Plasma Cutter	30%	The oxygen tank will explode, hurting and stunning the character.
Welding Tool	20%	The welding fuel tank will explode, hurting and stunning the character.

Electrical Engineering

Engineers have the highest level of Electrical Engineering skill in the crew. A high level of Electrical Engineering skill allows the player to repair several electrical devices, such as Nuclear reactors and Junction Boxes.