Characters & Combat Player’s SupplementSection 3, Appendix I

Section 3: Player Character Careers

Appendix I: Advanced Training Schools

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Characters & Combat Player’s SupplementSection 3, Appendix I

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Advanced Training Schools / GM Addition

Colleges, universities, technical schools, vocational institutes by any other name are a places of higher learning. Places where professionals whose wish to improve their employment marketability, advance their own careers, or just advance their knowledge within, or outside of, their chosen professions.

Just as there are institutions like Coprates University where a RAM executive can obtain a degree in Business Administration; New Elysium Temple of Learning where an Aphroditian plantation owner’s son can obtain a degree in Agricultural Management; and Caloris University of Mercury where a Mercurian contract negotiator can obtain a degree in Business Law, so too there are institutions for the education of the more adventurous careers. There are academies where a medic can become a doctor, a rocketjock can become a master pilot and ship’s captain, and a warrior can become an officer. Places called – Advanced Training Schools (ATS).

Please note that not all careers lend themselves to training in a schoolhouse environment.

NOTE: This section is for career oriented ATS programs. Non-career oriented programs are available throughout the solar system. These programs may include any degree program the character may be interested in (GM’s discretion), will have only one instructional level, will take four years, and cost will depend on location and program.

General Degree Program Information

Each ATS offers two, or more, course levels for their specialty degree programs. Some ATSs also offer individual refresher courses (AD program courses only, see below for costs, duration one month per course) for those that would like to “brush up” on their skills but are not able to attend full-time. The two most common programs are an Apprentice Degree (AD) program and a Master’s (MD) Degree program.

Apprentice Programs: The AD programs (incl. appropriate Training Certificates), which must be taken first, offers the student a sound footing into the world of higher education as well as boosting his skills, confidence, and future potential. Upon completion of the chosen program, the student must make an INT attribute check to "graduate."

  • If successful, the student gains all the skill bonuses listed.
  • If unsuccessful, an INT attribute check may be made for each of the classes; for each successful check the student gains half the listed bonus (rounding down) for that skill.

Master’s Programs: The MD program (incl. appropriate Training Certificates) builds upon the successful completion of the requisite AD program to aid the student in attaining mastery in his chosen field of study. Once the student has completed the program and obtained his degree, he is considered a Master in his field and is highly sought after by employers. Upon completion the student must make a "dropout" check (10%. per year attended) and an INT attribute check to "graduate.” Please note that not all of the ATSs offer a Master’s Program.

  • If both checks are successful, the student gains all the skill bonuses listed.
  • If both checks are unsuccessful, the student does not gain any bonuses. He was either not smart enough, dedicated enough, or sober enough to have learned anything.
  • If the student "drops out," a LUK attribute check may be made for each of the classes; for each successful check the character gains that skill bonus.
  • If the attribute check fails, an INT attribute check may be made for each of the classes; for each successful check the character gains half the listed bonus (rounding down) for that skill.

Attending a particular degree program more then once or attending multiple degree programs will not add to the bonuses previously awarded for a particular skill. In the unfortunate event that anyone should fail, they may attend the program again, however, they will be awarded only the bonuses they did not obtain earlier.

Skill Points Information

The skill points awarded for graduating from an ATS are training points not a bonus percentage. They are treated the same as the points gained for career and general skills when advancing an experience level. Unlike the level advancement training points, the ATS training points are pre-spent on specific skills and may not be applied elsewhere. Since the ATS training points are the same as the level advancement training points they count towards prerequisite requirements.

However, like bonus percentages, these points cannot be used to learn new skills. The points awarded are not applied unless the character has already learned the applicable skill. If not, once the character learns the applicable skill then the points may be applied. Remember, after 1st level a character cannot learn more then one new (general) skill per level.

Degree Programs

Astronavigator Schools

Celestial School of Trade, New Elysium Temple of Learning

New Elysium, Ishtar Confederation, Venus

The Celestial School of Trade is sited in New Elysium adjacent to the spaceport. This allows the students to learn “hands-on” in the real-world spaceport conditions. Please note that this is theological school and its courses are taught with the Faith and within the Faith’s boundaries. Also note that there are a limited number of seats available for Non-Venusians and there is no Master’s Prgrams offered.

Apprentice Degree Program: The Celestial School of Trade Astro-Navigation Technical Education Training Certificate (TETC-AN) program offers a small but specialized course package ideal for training new astronavigators or enhancing a veteran astronavigator’s skills.

  • Total program duration, which includes internship: 12-months.
  • Total program duration: 12-months.
  • Total program fees, which includes tools, materials, dormitory style accommodations, and meals:
  • Ishtarian Confederation residency, no cost.
  • Non-Ishtarian Confederation Venusian residency, 6,000cr (100cr/pt.).
  • Non-Venusian residency, 12,000cr (200cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Space Astrogation IAstrogation10pts.

Planetary Navigation INavigation10pts.

Communication Systems ICommunications Operation10pts.

Sensor Systems ISensor Operation10pts.

Basic Rocket PilotingPilot Rocket5pts.

Introductory AstronomyAstronomy5pts.

Introductory MathematicsMathematics5pts.

Basic Spaceship DevelopmentShip Lore5pts.

Osaka School of Astro-Navigation, Osaka University

Osaka, Japan, Earth

Although not the only academy offering a degree in astro-navigation, the Osaka School of Astro-Navigation is system renown for three important things. First, it has a long and distinguished history. Second, it is the only astro-navigation program accredited by both RAM Military Academy and the Consolidated Astronavigator’s Labor Union. And third, the academy’s ability to produce the best master astronavigators in the solar system.

Apprentice Degree Program: Osaka’s Apprentice Astro-Navigation Degree (AD-AN) program offers a small but specialized course package ideal for enhancing the astronavigator’s skills.

  • Total program duration, which includes internship: 18-months.
  • Total program fees, which include materials, barracks style accommodations, and meals:
  • Terrans and other humans with Earth residency, 6,000cr (100cr/pt.).
  • Non-resident humans and Gennies, 12,000cr (200cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Core Classes

Space Astrogation IAstrogation10pts.

Planetary Navigation INavigation10pts.

Communication Systems ICommunications Operation10pts.

Sensor Systems ISensor Operation10pts.

Introductory AstronomyAstronomy5pts.

Introductory MathematicsMathematics5pts.

Core Elective

Piloting Elective (100 Level)Any Pilot5pts.

Free Electives (choose one)

Evelyn Wood SeminarMemorize5pts.

Foreign Language Elective Any Speak-Read Language5pts.

Physical Education ElectiveAny physical activity5pts.

Science ElectiveAny science5pts.

Master’s Degree Program: Osaka’s Master’s Astro-Navigation Degree (MD-AN) program offers a small but specialized course package ideal for new astronavigators fresh out of the AD-AN program or for those that have been the trade most of their lives.

  • Total program duration: 36-months.
  • Total program fees, which include materials, dormitory style accommodations, and meals:
  • Terrans and other humans with Earth residency, 18,750cr (150cr/pt.).
  • Non-resident humans and Gennies, 43,750cr (350cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Core Classes

Space Astrogation IIAstrogation25pts.

Planetary Navigation IINavigation25pts.

Communication Systems IICommunications Operation15pts.

Sensor Systems IISensor Operation15pts.

Spaceship DevelopmentShip Lore5pts.

Introductory Low Gravity TacticsManeuver in Zero-G5pts.

Introductory Electrical System MaintenanceRepair Electrical5pts.

Introductory Mechanical System Maintenance Repair Mechanical5pts.

Interpersonal PsychologyEtiquette5pts.

Core Elective

Piloting Elective (300 Level)Any Pilot15pts.

Free Electives (choose one)

Evelyn Wood SeminarMemorize5pts.

Foreign Language ElectiveAny Speak-Read Language5pts.

History ElectiveHistory5pts.

Physical Education ElectiveAny physical activity5pts.

Science ElectiveAny science5pts.

Engineer Schools

Celestial School of Trade, New Elysium Temple of Learning

New Elysium, Ishtar Confederation, Venus

The Celestial School of Trade is sited in New Elysium adjacent to the spaceport. This allows the students to learn “hands-on” in the real-world spaceport conditions. Please note that this is theological school and its courses are taught with the Faith and within the Faith’s boundaries. Also note that there are a limited number of seats available for Non-Venusians and there is no Master’s Prgrams offered.

Apprentice Degree Program: The Celestial School of Trade Spaceship Engineering Technical Education Training Certificate (TETC-SE) program offers a specialized course packages for new engineers and for enhancing the skills of experienced engineers.

  • Total program duration: 12-months.
  • Total program fees, which includes tools, materials, dormitory style accommodations, and meals:
  • Ishtarian Confederation residency, no cost.
  • Non-Ishtarian Confederation Venusian residency, 6,000cr (100cr/pt.).
  • Non-Venusian residency, 12,000cr (200cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Electrical System Applied TheoryRepair Electrical15pts.

Mechanical System Applied TheoryRepair Mechanical15pts.

Nuclear Engine System TheoryRepair Nuclear Engine10pts.

Fuselage System TheoryRepair Rocket Hull10pts.

Basic Life Support System TheoryRepair Life Support5pts.

Basic Low Gravity TacticsManeuver in Zero-G5pts.

McLaughin Polytechnic – Engineering School of Hygeia

Hygeia, The Belt

McLaughin Polytechnic is the only academy with its own commercial shipyard. This allows the students to learn in both a controlled classroom environment, and in “real world” conditions during spaceship construction and repair.

Apprentice Degree Program: McLaughin Polytechnic Apprentice Spaceship Engineering Degree (AD-SE) program offers a specialized course package ideal for enhancing the skills of every engineer, from the newest recruit to the Chief Engineer himself.

  • Total program duration: 18-months.
  • Total program fees, which includes tools, materials, open bay style bottle accommodations, meals, and a one year membership in the Fraternal Order of Engineer Labor Union:
  • Belt residency, 12,000cr (200cr/pt.).
  • Non-residency, 24,000cr (400cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Core Classes

Electrical System TheoryRepair Electrical10pts.

Mechanical System TheoryRepair Mechanical10pts.

Intermediate ProgrammingProgramming10pts.

Spaceship DevelopmentShip Lore10pts.

Technical DraftingPaint-Draw5pts.

Cargo ManagementMathematics5pts.

Free Electives (choose two)

Evelyn Wood SeminarMemorize5pts.

Foreign Language ElectiveAny Speak-Read Language5pts.

History ElectiveHistory5pts.

Physical Education ElectiveAny physical activity5pts.

Science ElectiveAny science5pts.

Master’s Degree Program: McLaughin Polytechnic Master’s Spaceship Engineering Degree (MD-SE) program offers a specialized course package along with “real world” experience, which is a proven method for the training the highest caliber master spaceship engineers.

  • Total program duration: 36-months.
  • Total program fees, which includes tools, materials, cubical style bottle accommodations, and meals:
  • Belt residency, 37,500cr (300cr/pt.).
  • Non-residency, 75,000cr (700cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Core Classes

Electrical EngineeringRepair Electrical20pts.

Mechanical EngineeringRepair Mechanical20pts.

Life Support System Applied TheoryRepair Life Support15pts.

Computer System Applied TheoryRepair Computer15pts.

Nuclear Engine System Applied Theory Repair Nuclear Engine15pts.

Structural System Applied TheoryRepair Rocket Hull15pts.

Intermediate MetallurgyMetallurgy10pts.

Civil EngineeringDesign Engineering5pts.

Free Electives (choose two)

Arts ElectiveAny art5pts.

Evelyn Wood SeminarMemorize5pts.

Foreign Language ElectiveAny Speak-Read Language5pts.

History ElectiveHistory5pts.

Physical Education ElectiveAny physical activity5pts.

Science ElectiveAny science5pts.

Medic Schools

Luna School of Medicine, Luna Academy of the Sciences

Tycho, Luna

The Luna Academy of the Sciences is the only certified and accredited medical school free from oppressive religious influences or corporate controls. Its location on Luna allows the school to teach a more open, liberal, and variable program then would be possible on Venus or Mars – within Lunarian beaucratic guidelines of course. Its instructors stress precision, expertise, and sound economics. The academies instructors include some of the best low-g surgeons, emergency trauma physicians, and elective medicine specialists in the solar system.

Apprentice Degree Program: Luna School of Medicine Apprentice Medical Degree (AD-M) program offers a specialized core package ideal for enhancing the skills of every medic, from the newest combat medic to the Chief Medical Officer himself.

  • Total program duration, which include internship: 24-months.
  • Total program fees, which includes materials rental, economical dormitory style accommodations, prepackaged meals, and a five year subscription to Popular Medicine & Experimental Research:
  • Resident Lunarians, 9,000cr (150cr/pt.).
  • Aliens, 22,500cr (375cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Core Classes

Anatomy & Physiology IDiagnose10pts.

Medical Surgery ITreat Light Wounds10pts.

Emergency Trauma ITreat Stun-Paralysis10pts.

Life Suspension Systems TheoryLife Suspension Tech10pts.

Introductory BiologyBiology5pts.

Introductory PsychologyFast Talk-Convince5pts.

General ResearchLibrary Search5pts.

Free Electives (choose one)

Evelyn Wood SeminarMemorize5pts.

Foreign Language ElectiveAny Speak-Read Language5pts.

History ElectiveHistory5pts.

Physical Education ElectiveAny physical activity5pts.

Science ElectiveAny science5pts.

Master’s Degree Program: Luna School of Medicine Master’s Medical Degree (MD-M) program offers a specialized core package with a liberal selection of electives for a well rounded education that every physician should have.

  • Total program duration, which include internship: 48-months.
  • Total program fees, which includes materials rental, economical shared housing accommodations, and prepackaged meals:
  • Resident Lunarians, 28,125cr (225cr/pt.).
  • Aliens, 82,000cr (656cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Core Classes

Anatomy & Physiology IIDiagnose20pts.

Medical Surgery IITreat Serious Wounds20pts.

Emergency Trauma IITreat Stun-Paralysis20pts.

Clinical ParasitologyTreat Disease15pts.

Clinical PharmacologyTreat Poison15pts.

Basic MathematicsMathematics5pts.

Introductory ChemistryChemistry5pts.

Business AdministrationEconomics5pts.

Free Electives (choose four)

Arts ElectiveAny art5pts.

Evelyn Wood SeminarMemorize5pts.

Foreign Language ElectiveAny Speak-Read Language5pts.

History ElectiveHistory5pts.

Physical Education ElectiveAny physical activity5pts.

Science ElectiveAny science5pts.

Veterinary StudiesVeterinary Medicine5pts.

Rocketjock Schools

Celestial School of Trade, New Elysium Temple of Learning

New Elysium, Ishtar Confederation, Venus

The Celestial School of Trade is sited in New Elysium adjacent to the spaceport. This allows the students to learn “hands-on” in the real-world spaceport conditions. Please note that this is theological school and its courses are taught with the Faith and within the Faith’s boundaries. Also note that there are a limited number of seats available for Non-Venusian and there is no Master’s Prgrams offered.

Apprentice Degree Program: The Celestial School of Trade’s Rocket Piloting Technical Education Training Certificate (TETC-RP) program offers a small but specialized course package ideal for training new rocketjocks or enhancing a veteran fighter jock’s skills.

  • Total program duration, which includes internship: 12-months.
  • Total program duration: 12-months.
  • Total program fees, which includes tools, materials, dormitory style accommodations, and meals:
  • Ishtarian Confederation residency, no cost.
  • Non-Ishtarian Confederation Venusian residency, 6,000cr (100cr/pt.).
  • Non-Venusian residency, 12,000cr (200cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Rocket PilotingPilot Rocket15pts.

Fixed Wing PilotingPilot Fixed Wing15pts.

Rotorwing PilotingPilot Rotorwing Craft15pts.

Low Gravity TacticsManeuver in Zero-G5pts.

Defensive Driving Drive Groundcar5pts.

Defensive Flying Drive Jetcar5pts.

Juno Academy – Pilot Training Center

Juno, The Belt

The Pilot Training Center (PTC) on Juno specializes in training rocketjockets how to safely travel The Belt. The students are instructed on how to pilot and astrogate through the ever-changing landscape to locate and avoid hazards. The emphases is placed on knowing the maneuverability of the ship, being constantly aware of the shifting surroundings, and of expanding the limits of the student’s capabilities. Because of this, OTC’s intensive program is known for producing the best fighter pilots in the solar system.

Apprentice Degree Program: The Juno Academy’s Apprentice Piloting Degree (AD-P) program is a rigid course focused on the skills most needed by the students to survive The Belt.

  • Total program duration: 12-months.
  • Total program fees, which includes materials, insurance, open bay style bottle accommodations, and meals: 18,000cr (300cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Basic Rocket PilotingPilot Rocket10pts.

Intermediate MathematicsMathematics10pts.

Intermediate AstronomyAstronomy10pts.

Basic Battle TacticsBattle Tactics10pts.

Basic AstrogationAstrogation5pts.

Basic NavigationNavigation5pts.

Business AdministrationEconomics5pts.

HistoryHistory5pts.

Master’s Degree Program: The Juno Academy’s Master’s Piloting Degree (MD-P) program, like its AD-P program, is focused on the skills most needed by the students to survive The Belt.

  • Total program duration: 24-months.
  • Total program fees, which include materials, open bay style bottle accommodations, and meals: 62,500cr (500cr/pt.).

CoursesSkill Points

Advanced Rocket PilotingPilot Rocket20pts.

Advanced AstrogationAstrogation20pts.

Advanced Battle TacticsBattle Tactics20pts.

Security Systems Electro-mechanicsBypass Security10pts.

Intermediate NavigationNavigation10pts.

Basic Electrical System MaintenanceRepair Electrical10pts.

Basic Mechanical System MaintenanceRepair Mechanical10pts.

Personnel Management TrainingLeadership10pts.

General PsychologyFast Talk-Convince10pts.

Foreign LanguageAny Speak-Read Language5pts.

Osaka School of Piloting, Osaka University

Osaka, Japan, Earth

Although not the only academy offering a degree in piloting, the Osaka School of Piloting is system renown for three important things. First, it has a long and distinguished history. Second, it is the only piloting program accredited by both RAM Military Academy and the United Rocket Pilot’s Labor Union. And third, the academy’s ability to produce some of the best master pilots in the solar system.