Machinery

Category: Engineering, Knowledge\
Usage: operate(act) -> chk|sv= +M\
  ◊  know(free-act, R, Tech) -> chk= +M\
  ◊  make(day+, R, Tech) -> chk(CC)= +M\
  ◊  modify(day+, R, Tech) -> chk(CC)= +M + (CC,Q - CC)\
  ◊  bypass(main-act, R, Tech) -> chk(CC,S)= +M -> set(PC)= 8 + M(Stealth+S)\
  ◊  modify-rig(main-act, R, Bio|Tech) -> +d=½•M : chk|sv(artefact,next)
  ◊  disable(main-act, R, Tech) -> chk(CC)= +M\
  ◊  repair(hr+, R, Tech) -> chk(CC)= +M + (CC,Q - CC)\
  ◊  repair-rig(main-act, R, Tech) -> chk(CC)= +M + (CC,Q - CC)\
  ◊  diagnose,salvage,search(min, R, Tech) -> chk(CC)= +M(Investigation) +R\
  ◊  appraise(min, R, Tech) -> chk(CC)= +M(Finance) +R\
  ◊  haggle(min, R, Tech) -> chk(SC)= +M(Persuasion|Deception) +R\
Description: Encompasses understanding of engines, and drive systems, whether that means 
            propulsion or traction systems, or systems like gradients, which are a combination of the two.

As with all technological engineering disciplines, there is some overlap with, for example: Materials, when concerning engines and drivers in power plants, or climate control compressors in habitats; and Munitions, when concerning matter and energy feeders, swivel or track systems on field and tactical mounts; and Robotics, when concerned with engines and hydraulics in mechs, cranes or large assembly bots.

This skill is best applied to vehicles of any kind, but less so on mechs, which are more the province of the Robotics skill.

Any actions on this skill, beyond that of recalling knowledge, will usually require Machinery-Tools to complete it. While the purchase of Machinery-Tools incurs a cost, having ranks in Machinery provides you with a rank in Machinery- Tools (qualifying you in these tools).