SCIENCE SKILL: ANTHROPOLOGY
This is the behavioral study of man and other intelligent life-forms
and their environments. Studies include societies, customs and beliefs,
religions, and political structure, as well as rudimentary history and
archaeological background. It is important to note that anthropology is
more concerned with the study of modern races and societies than
ancient ones. This is especially important when dealing with alien
races and cultures in order to avoid accidentally breaking taboos or
codes of behaviour. It also tells the anthropologist whether they may
be dealing with a dangerous people (hate humans, fear technology or
magic, are cannibals, worship demons, etc,).
This skill can also be used to examine artifacts and ancient or alien
ruins to identify the probable people/race, purpose, culture and
technological level. The character can identify the period of time the
item was used (contemporary or ancient), and whether it is human or
alien, but is not skilled enough to tell whether an artifact is
authentic or a forgery.
Note: The anthropologist is one of the few who knows about
pre-Rifts human society, culture and artifacts. As a result, he can
often identify pre-Rifts technology and man-made creations, and is also
knowledgeable in their Black Market value as well as the many CS laws
that prohibit the possession,sale, and scavenging of ancient artifacts.
Prerequisites: None.
Base Skill: 30%.
Per Experience Level: +5%.
Bonuses:-
- +5% to all Lore skills.
- +5% to pre-Rifts History.