Once considered a “sport of kings,” boxing is still practiced as a recreational competitive activity, but its combat applications can’t be denied.

Unarmed attacks do 25% more damage. 25% less O2 used.

Unarmed attacks do 50% more damage. 50% less O2 used.

Unarmed attacks do 75% more damage. Running consumes 30% less O2.

Unarmed attacks do 100% more damage. Chance to knock down opponents.

Boxing - Rank 1, Boxing - Rank 2, Boxing - Rank 3, Boxing - Rank 4

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Whether through secret experimentation or just plain healthy living, boosting the body’s ability to naturally recover from injuries can mean the difference between life and death.

Slightly increased natural recovery from injuries.

Moderately increased natural recovery from injuries.

Noticeably increased natural recovery from injuries.

20% chance of not gaining an injury when you otherwise would.

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Few skills capture the imagination like the ability to remain undetected, used by assassins, special forces operatives, and simple thieves alike for centuries.

No longer set off mines. 2.5x ranged and 4x melee sneak damage.

Running while sneaking doesn’t affect stealth. 3x ranged and 5x melee sneak damage.

Chameleon-like ability when still. 3.5x ranged and 8x melee sneak damage.

Engaging stealth causes distant enemies to lose you. 4x ranged and 10x melee sneak damage.

Concealment - Rank 1, Concealment - Rank 2, Concealment - Rank 3, Concealment - Rank 4

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Through a deliberate regiment of conditioning and antibody therapy, one may effectively combat even the Settled Systems’ unseen threats.

Slightly increased chance to recover from infections naturally.

Moderately increased chance to recover from infections naturally.

Noticeably increased chance to recover from infections naturally.

20% chance of not gaining an infection when you otherwise would.

Decontamination - Rank 1, Decontamination - Rank 2, Decontamination - Rank 3, Decontamination - Rank 4

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Considering the widespread use of energy weapons in the Settled Systems, specialized training to minimize damage is considered invaluable.

Energy damage reduced by 5%.

Energy damage reduced by 10%.

Energy damage reduced by 15%.

25% chance to reflect energy damage when health is below 50%.

Energy Weapon Dissipation - Rank 1, Energy Weapon Dissipation - Rank 2, Energy Weapon Dissipation - Rank 3, Energy Weapon Dissipation - Rank 4

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In the Settled Systems, even oxygen-rich planets and moons may have an atmosphere that is hazardous to human beings.

10 resistance to Airborne damage.

10 resistance to Thermal damage.

10 resistance to Corrosive and Radiation damage.

Reduced chance to gain afflictions from environmental sources.

Environmental Conditioning - Rank 1, Environmental Conditioning - Rank 2, Environmental Conditioning - Rank 3, Environmental Conditioning - Rank 4

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In space, the greatest commodity is oxygen, and the increased lung capacity gained by a regular physical fitness regimen is essential to survival.

10% more oxygen available.

20% more oxygen available.

30% more oxygen available.

Sprinting and power attacks use significantly less oxygen.

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From navigating the elevations of alien landscapes to exploring derelict ships in Zero-G, gymnastic training is invaluable for improving both safety and manoeuvrability.

Unlock combat slide. 15% less fall damage.

Faster in Zero-G. 20% less fall damage.

Stable while firing in Zero-G. 30% less fall damage. Replenish O2.

Increased jump height. Run faster after combat sliding or mantling.

Gymnastics - Rank 1, Gymnastics - Rank 2, Gymnastics - Rank 3, Gymnastics - Rank 4

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There are currently hundreds of martial arts practiced in the Settled Systems, some originating on ancient Earth, some newly created, almost all effective in combat.

15% increased chance to crit.

15% chance to disarm opponent.

Take 10% less damage while unarmed or with melee weapon.

Reflect 50% damage back when blocking a melee or unarmed attack.

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Once considered the realm of fiction, the ability to disable an opponent without using a weapon is terrifyingly effective when performed by a skilled practitioner.

10% chance to stun an NPC.

Adds EM damage to unarmed attacks.

20% chance to stun an NPC.

Knock down close-range enemies after stunning an enemy.

Neurostrikes - Rank 1, Neurostrikes - Rank 2, Neurostrikes - Rank 3, Neurostrikes - Rank 4

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Advanced nutritional science is no substitute for good life choices, and knowing how much and when to eat can be just as important as the food itself.

Food and drink 10% more effective.

Food and drink 20% more effective.

Food and drink 30% more effective.

Food and drink 50% more effective.

Nutrition - Rank 1, Nutrition - Rank 2, Nutrition - Rank 3, Nutrition - Rank 4

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Pain hurts - but only if you’re not strong enough to take it.

Physical damage reduced by 5%.

Physical damage reduced by 10%.

Physical damage reduced by 15%.

5% chance to ignore physical damage when health is low.

Pain Tolerance - Rank 1, Pain Tolerance - Rank 2, Pain Tolerance - Rank 3, Pain Tolerance - Rank 4

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Utilizing both ancient meditation techniques and newly developed breathing exercises, it’s possible for one to actually trigger their body’s natural healing ability.

Slowly regenerate health outside of combat.

Regenerate health more quickly outside of combat.

Regenerate health much faster outside of combat. Slowly regenerate health in combat.

Regenerate health even faster outside of combat. Quickly regenerate health in combat.

Rejuvenation - Rank 1, Rejuvenation - Rank 2, Rejuvenation - Rank 3, Rejuvenation - Rank 4

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For a combatant who values discretion above all else, the ability to approach a target while undetected and kill with a silenced weapon is as terrifying as it is effective.

Adds Stealth Meter. 25% harder to detect. 5% extra sneak attack damage.

50% harder to detect. 10% extra sneak attack damage.

75% harder to detect. 15% extra sneak attack damage.

100% harder to detect. 20% extra sneak attack damage. Doors no longer alert enemies.

Stealth - Rank 1, Stealth - Rank 2, Stealth - Rank 3, Stealth - Rank 4

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Weight training can significantly increase one’s ability to carry weapons and equipment, both in space and on the ground.

Increase carrying capacity by 10 kg.

Increase carrying capacity by 25 kg.

Increase carrying capacity by 50 kg.

Increase carrying capacity by 100 kg. Gain 50% resistance to stagger.

Weight Lifting - Rank 1, Weight Lifting - Rank 2, Weight Lifting - Rank 3, Weight Lifting - Rank 4

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Improves overall health and life expectancy.

Increase max health by 10%.

Increase max health by 20%.

Increase max health by 30%.

Increase max health by 40%.

Wellness - Rank 1, Wellness - Rank 2, Wellness - Rank 3, Wellness - Rank 4

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