Star Trek Voyager RPG d20 System

Science Specialisations
Specialisations can be thought of as an extension of the list of Knowledge skills available. A
specialisation counts as a +4 against all Knowledge checks, but also a +4 when using equipment
associated with the specialisation (e.g. a Tricorder or Sensor).
There are also certain synergies associated with the study of all sciences and these are also noted.
Below is a list of examples, players may introduce their own specialisations with synergies assigned
by the GM.
Acoustics The study of sound. (+2 to Listen, +2 to Stealth)
Aeronautics Aircraft design, construction, and navigation. (+2 to Pilot(Atmosphere Craft only), +2 to
Navigate)
Agronomy science of soil management and crop production. (+2 to Survival, +2 Geology)
Anatomy The study of organisms and their parts. (+1 to Hit when doing aimed shots, +1 to Treat
Injury)
Anthropology The study of the origin, behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of
humans (and intelligent alien life). (+2 to Diplomacy, +2 to Sense Motive)
Archaeology The study of past human lives by examining remaining material evidence. (+2
Knowledge (History), +2 Knowledge (Geography))
Astronomy The study of outer space. (+2 to Plot Course, +2 Navigate (Space only))
Astrophysics The branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of stellar phenomena. (+2 to Plot
Course, +2 Navigate (Space only))
Bacteriology The study of bacteria, especially in relation to medicine and agriculture. (+2 Knowledge
(Medicine), +2 Handle Animal)
Biochemistry The study of the chemical substances and processes in living organisms. (+2
Knowledge (Toxic Compounds), +2 Knowledge (Pharmaceutical))
Biology The science of life and living organisms. (+2 Knowledge (Medicine), +2 Treat Injury)
Botany The study of plants. (+2 Knowledge (Toxic Compounds), +2 Survival)
Cardiology The medical study of the heart. (+2 Knowledge (Medicine), +2 Treat Injury)
Cartography The art or technique of making maps or charts. (+2 Plot course, +2 Navigate)
Chemistry The science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matter, especially
of atomic and molecular systems. . (+2 Knowledge (Toxic Compounds), +2 Knowledge
(Pharmaceutical))
Cosmology The study of the physical universe considered as a totality of phenomena in time and
space. (+2 Knowledge(Astronomy), +2 Knowledge(Astrophysics))
Crystallography The science of crystal structure and phenomena. (+2 Knowledge(Geochemistry), +2
Perception)
Ecology The study of organisms and their environment. (+2 Survival, +2 Handle Animal)
Embryology The study of the formation, early growth, and development of living organisms. (+2
Knowledge(Biology), +2 Knowledge(Zoology).
Endocrinology The study of the glands and hormones of the body. (+2 Knowledge (Medicine), +2
Treat Injury)
Entomology The scientific study of insects. (+2 Knowledge (Nature), +2 Survival)
Enzymology The study of the biochemical nature and activity of enzymes. (+2 Knowledge (Toxic
Compounds), +2 Knowledge (Nature))
Forestry The science and art of cultivating, maintaining, and developing forests. (+2 Knowledge
(Nature), +2 Survival)
Gelotology The study of laughter. (+2 Sense Motive, +2 Diplomacy)
Genetics The study of heredity and inherited traits. (+2 Knowledge (Medicine), +2 Treat Injury)
Geochemistry The chemistry of the composition and alterations of the solid matter of the earth or a
celestial body. (+2 Knowledge (Astrophysics), +2 Knowledge (Geography))
Geodesy The geologic science of the size and shape of the earth. (+2 Knowledge (Astrophysics), +2
Knowledge (Geography))
Geography The study of the earth and its features. (+2 Knowledge (Nature), +2 Survival)
Geology The scientific study of the origin, history, and structure of the earth. (+2 Knowledge
(Geography), +2 Knowledge (Crystallography))