Step 9: Career Path

9.0 Random Career Path [d10 & d10]

d10 #1 = {1–5}

d10 #2	Career	Description
1	Academic	You devote your efforts to the pursuit of knowledge.
2	Covert Operative	You are skilled at accessing places you don’t belong.
3	Enforcer	You’re a thug, whether for hire or for a dedicated cause.
4	Explorer	You walk on alien worlds and see things others wouldn’t believe.
5	Face	You excel at convincing others, even when it is not in their best interests.
6	Genehacker	DNA is your artistic medium.
7	Hacker	Software heeds your beck and call.
8–10		RE-ROLL #2

d10 #1 = {6–0}

d10 #2	Career	Description
1	Investigator	Few details escape your scrutiny.
2	Medic	You have a background in medicine.
3	Mindhacker	You meld minds and memories.
4	Scavenger	You scrounge through wrecks and ruins, seeking value in destruction.
5	Scientist	You seek to understand how the universe works — or at least certain elements of it.
6	Soldier	You deploy violence — or the threat of it.
7	Techie	You make and fix things.
8–10		RE-ROLL #2

9.1 Academic [d100]

You devote your efforts to the pursuit of knowledge.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Archivist

• You store and maintain transhumanity’s collective knowledge.
• Motivation: +Protect Knowledge

r-rep	30
Infosec	20
Interface	40
Perceive	20
Program	30
Research	50
Know: Administration	30
Know: Computational Archeology	40
Know: Data Science	30

{33-66} Researcher

• You find secrets hidden within the data.
• Motivation: +Research

COG	5
r-rep	20
Interface	30
Perceive	25
Program	20
Research	60
Know: Data Science	30
Know: Lab Ops	30
Know: Mathematics	50

{67-99} Professor

• You educate the next generation of transhumans.
• Motivation: +Education

INT	5
r-rep	20
Interface	30
Kinesics	25
Persuade	30
Research	40
Know: Anthropology	30
Know: History	50
Know: Instruction	40

9.2 Covert Operative [d100]

You are skilled at accessing places you don’t belong.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Smuggler

• You ghost your way past habitat security restrictions.
• Motivation: +Wealth

g-rep	20
Athletics	10
Deceive	40
Infiltrate	50
Infosec	30
Perceive	20
Pilot: Spacecraft	30
Know: Security Ops	30
Know: Smuggling	60

{33-66} Spy

• You infiltrate organizations to ferret out secrets or destroy them from within.
• Motivation: +Uncover Secrets

SAV	5
c-rep	20
Deceive	50
Infiltrate	40
Infosec	40
Persuade	25
Know: Hypercorps	30
Know: Spycraft	60

{67-99} Thief

• You have your way with security systems in the cause of redistributing wealth.
• Motivation: +Don’t Get Caught

REF	5
g-rep	20
Deceive	35
Hardware: Electronics	30
Infiltrate	60
Infosec	30
Know: Black Markets	30
Know: Security Ops	60

9.3 Enforcer [d100]

You’re a thug, whether for hire or for a dedicated cause.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Autonomist Militia

• You’re part of a volunteer group that defends your hab and handles conflict resolution.
• Motivation: +Protect Community

@-rep	20
Fray	30
Guns	30
Kinesics	30
Melee	40
Perceive	20
Persuade	30
Know: Conflict Resolution	50
Know: Security Ops	40

{33-66} Cartel Goon

• You serve the criminal whims of your syndicate’s leaders.
• Motivation: +Wealth

SOM	5
g-rep	20
Deceive	20
Fray	25
Guns	30
Melee	50
Provoke	30
Know: Cartel Politics	40
Know: Racketeering	50

{67-99} Gang Member

• You and your gang band together for safety and weight of numbers.
• Motivation: +Thrill-Seeking

g-rep	20
Deceive	20
Fray	30
Guns	20
Melee	50
Perceive	30
Provoke	30
Know: Gangs	50
Know: Police Ops	40

9.4 Explorer [d100]

You walk on alien worlds and see things others wouldn’t believe.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Crew

• You handle the grunt work of exploration: base camps, field tests, and support.
• Motivation: +Adventure

x-rep	20
Athletics	30
Hardware: Groundcraft	30
Hardware: Industrial	20
Medicine: Forensics	20
Pilot: Ground	20
Survival	60
Know: Astrobiology	30
Know: Gatecrashing	60

{33-66} Scout

• You specialize in survey and recon.
• Motivation: +Exploration

INT	5
x-rep	20
Athletics	30
Hardware: Robotics	20
Infiltrate	20
Perceive	30
Pilot: Air	25
Survival	30
Know: Geology	30
Know: Surveying	60

{67-99} Search and Rescue

• You seek out gatecrashers that are lost or in trouble.
• Motivation: +Help Others

x-rep	20
Athletics	20
Fray	30
Guns	20
Medicine: Paramedic	40
Perceive	20
Pilot: Ground	20
Survival	30
Know: Emergency Services	60
Know: Gatecrashing	30

9.5 Face [d100]

You excel at convincing others, even when it is not in their best interests.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Con Artist

• You deceive others for fun and profit. Or you work in advertising/marketing. Same thing.
• Motivation: +Wealth

SAV	5
g-rep	20
Deceive	60
Kinesics	30
Persuade	40
Provoke	25
Know: Con Artistry	60
Know: Skipjacking	30

{33-66} Fixer

• You work your connections to make sure everyone gets what they are after.
• Motivation: +Wealth

SAV	5
g-rep	20
Deceive	40
Infosec	25
Kinesics	30
Persuade	60
Know: Black Markets	60
Know: Smuggling	30

{67-99} Negotiator

• You work deals and deploy leverage to get your way.
• Motivation: +Skill Mastery

WIL	5
c-rep	20
Deceive	20
Kinesics	50
Persuade	60
Provoke	25
Know: Hypercorps	30
Know: Politics	30
Know: Psychology	30

9.6 Genehacker [d100]

DNA is your artistic medium.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Astrobiologist

• You are fascinated with alien life and what makes it tick.
• Motivation: +Research

r-rep	20
x-rep	20
Medicine: Biotech	30
Medicine: Forensics	60
Medicine: Veterinary	30
Program	20
Research	20
Know: Astrobiology	40
Know: Computational Biology	20
Know: Zoology	30

{33-66} Bio Tinkerer

• You dabble: body mods, neogenetics, gene therapies, smart drugs, and more.
• Motivation: +Science!

COG	5
r-rep	20
Medicine: Biotech	50
Medicine: Pharmacology	50
Program	30
Research	25
Know: Lab Ops	30
Know: Neogenetics	40
Know: Smart Drugs	20

{67-99} Uplift Specialist

• Your veterinary science background extends to smart animals and uplifts.
• Motivation: +Uplift

r-rep	20
Exotic Skill: Animal Handling	30
Kinesics	20
Medicine: Biotech	30
Medicine: Pharmacology	40
Medicine: Veterinary	60
Know: Genetics	30
Know: Smart Animals	20
Know: Zoology	40

9.7 Hacker [d100]

Software heeds your beck and call.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Blue Team

• You specialize in defending systems from intruders.
• Motivation: +Protect Systems

c-rep	20
Hardware: Electronics	30
Infosec	50
Interface	40
Program	40
Research	20
Know: Computer Science	30
Know: System Administration	60

{33-66} Digital Intruder

• You penetrate systems to liberate their secrets.
• Motivation: +Thrill-Seeking

COG	5
g-rep	20
Infosec	60
Interface	40
Program	30
Research	25
Know: Info Brokers	40
Know: Mesh Security	50

{67-99} Hacktivist

• You hack hypercorp/gov sites and reverse engineer tech in support of social causes.
• Motivation: +Solidarity

@-rep	20
Hardware: Electronics	30
Infosec	50
Interface	40
Program	40
Research	20
Know: Hypercorps	30
Know: Mesh Security	30
Know: Politics	30

9.8 Investigator [d100]

Few details escape your scrutiny.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Detective

• You attempt to solve crimes.
• Motivation: +Solve Mysteries

c-rep	20
Infosec	20
Kinesics	30
Guns	20
Medicine: Forensics	20
Perceive	40
Research	50
Know: Investigation	60
Know: Cartels	30

{33-66} Ego Hunter

• You track down escaped and wanted egos.
• Motivation: +Locate Fugitives

c-rep	20
Guns	20
Infosec	20
Kinesics	60
Melee	30
Perceive	20
Research	30
Know: Ego Hunting	60
Know: Smuggling	30

{67-99} Journalist

• You bring important subjects to the public’s attention.
• Motivation: +Uncover Secrets

f-rep	20
Infosec	20
Kinesics	40
Perceive	20
Persuade	20
Provoke	20
Research	60
Know: Journalism	60
Know: Current Events	30

9.9 Medic [d100]

You have a background in medicine.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Morph Tech

• You tweak and modify biomorphs and assist with resleeving.
• Motivation: +Creative Expression

c-rep	10
f-rep	10
Medicine: Biotech	60
Medicine: Pharmacology	50
Medicine: Psychosurgery	40
Research	30
Know: Genetics	30
Know: Morphs	40
Know: Cognitive Science	20

{33-66} Paramedic

• You provide emergency medical services.
• Motivation: +Help Others

@-rep	10
c-rep	10
Kinesics	30
Medicine: Biotech	30
Medicine: Paramedic	60
Medicine: Pharmacology	30
Research	30
Know: Drugs	40
Know: Emergency Services	50

{67-99} Physician

• You are a general practice doctor with a few unusual specializations.
• Motivation: +Solve Problems

c-rep	10
r-rep	10
Medicine: Biotech	60
Medicine: Pharmacology	50
Medicine: Psychosurgery	40
Research	30
Know: Genetics	20
Know: Infectious Diseases	40
Know: Cognitive Science	30

9.10 Mindhacker [d100]

You meld minds and memories.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Memeticist

• Whether a viral marketer or culture hacker, you specialize in infectious ideas.
• Motivation: +Go Viral

f-rep	20
Infosec	20
Medicine: Psychosurgery	40
Persuade	60
Provoke	40
Program	20
Know: Influencers	20
Know: Memetics	40
Know: Psychology	30

{33-66} Psychosurgeron

• You are a mindshaper, helping people sculpt their mental palaces.
• Motivation: +Skill Mastery

COG	5
c-rep	20
Infosec	20
Medicine: Psychosurgery	60
Medicine: Pharmacology	30
Program	20
Know: Cognitive Science	60
Know: Psychiatry	30
Know: Psychology	25

{67-99} Psychotherapist

• You help people cope with mental trauma and improve their cognitive skills.
• Motivation: +Help Others

SAV	5
c-rep	20
Kinesics	40
Medicine: Psychosurgery	40
Medicine: Pharmacology	40
Persuade	20
Research	15
Know: Psychiatry	30
Know: Psychology	40
Know: Social Services	20

9.11 Scavenger [d100]

You scrounge through wrecks and ruins, seeking value in destruction.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Junk Dealer

• You making a living by resurrecting abandoned tech.
• Motivation: +Prosperity

@-rep	10
g-rep	10
Hardware: Armorer	40
Hardware: Electronics	40
Hardware: Robotics	50
Infosec	30
Pilot: Air	20
Know: Black Markets	30
Know: Bot Models	40
Know: Proprietary Tech	20

{33-66} Salvage Crew

• You strip abandoned ships and habs for anything of value.
• Motivation: +Wealth

c-rep	10
g-rep	10
Hardware: Aerospace	40
Hardware: Demolitions	40
Hardware: Industrial	50
Interface	20
Pilot: Space	30
Know: Flight Crew Ops	30
Know: Scavenging	40
Know: Spacecraft	20

{67-99} Zone Stalker

• You raid quarantine zones for artifacts.
• Motivation: +Thrill-Seeking

g-rep	20
Hardware: Electronics	40
Hardware: Demolitions	40
Hardware: Robotics	50
Infosec	20
Pilot: Ground	30
Know: Quarantine Zones	30
Know: Smuggling	40
Know: TITAN Tech	20

9.12 Scientist [d100]

You excel at convincing others, even when it is not in their best interests.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Field Scientist

• You use your training in the life sciences to study exoplanets.
• Motivation: +Discovery

COG	5
r-rep	20
Hardware: Robotics	40
Medicine: Forensics	25
Program	20
Research	30
Survival	40
Know: Botany	30
Know: Ecology	40
Know: Geology	20

{33-66} Physicist

• You excel in the hard sciences.
• Motivation: +Science!

COG	5
r-rep	20
Hardware: Robotics	30
Pilot: Space	20
Program	30
Research	50
Know: Astronomy	25
Know: Chemistry	40
Know: Physics	50

{67-99} Xeno-Archeologist

• You investigate the remains of dead alien civilizations.
• Motivation: +Uncover Secrets

r-rep	10
x-rep	10
Hardware: Demolitions	30
Hardware: Electronics	30
Infosec	20
Perceive	30
Program	30
Research	30
Survival	10
Know: Astrobiology	30
Know: Surveying	20
Know: Xeno-Archeology	40

9.13 Soldier [d100]

You deploy violence — or the threat of it.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Bodyguard

• You place yourself between your client and potential harm.
• Motivation: +Protect Client

c-rep	20
Fray	40
Guns	40
Kinesics	50
Melee	50
Know: Bodyguarding	50
Know: Security Ops	40

{33-66} Mercenary

• You’re a gun for hire.
• Motivation: +Survival

SOM	5
c-rep	10
g-rep	10
Fray	40
Guns	60
Melee	30
Perceive	25
Know: Conflict Zones	20
Know: Mercenary Groups	30
Know: Military Ops	40

{67-99} Operative

• You’re an assassin, street ronin, special ops, or general badass.
• Motivation: +Current Objective

REF	5
g-rep	20
Fray	30
Hardware: Demolitions	15
Infiltrate	30
Guns	50
Melee	30
Know: Black Markets	50
Know: Security Ops	40

9.14 Techie [d100]

You make and fix things.

Roll 1d100 or choose a career path. Then jump to Step 10: Interests.

{00-32} Artifex

• You’re a nano-engineer.
• Motivation: +Creative Expression

c-rep	20
Hardware: Electronics	60
Infosec	30
Interface	30
Program	60
Know: Nanofacturing	40
Know: Nanotechnology	50

{33-66} Hab Tech

• You keep the life support running.
• Motivation: +Solve Problems

@-rep	10
c-rep	10
Hardware: Electronics	40
Hardware: Groundcraft	20
Hardware: Industrial	50
Interface	30
Pilot: Ground	20
Program	20
Know: Engineering	40
Know: Habitat Ops	50

{67-99} Robotocist

• You operate drones and repair synths.
• Motivation: +Skill Mastery

c-rep	20
Hardware: Aerospace	20
Hardware: Electronics	30
Hardware: Robotics	50
Pilot: Air	20
Pilot: Ground	20
Program	40
Know: Bot Models	60
Know: Synthmorphs	30