The following flowcharts (downloadable PDFs) are intended to guide you through key parts of character generation for any of the rules editions shown. (You will still need the appropriate core rule book.)
Last updated 11-Jan-2021
Pre-Career Education
- ED5
A program to raise low EDU to a minimum acceptable level. - Trade School
Provide vocational education in specific (generally non-academic) skills. - College
Bachelors Program – Provides a basic college education, resulting in an increase in EDU and in increased knowledge of a ‘Major’ and ‘Minor’ subject. - University (BA)
Bachelor’s Program – Provides a college education (but is more prestigious), resulting in an increase in EDU and in increased knowledge of a ‘Major’ and ‘Minor’ subject. - University (MA)
Master’s Program – Advanced study continuing after a BA. - University (PhD)
Doctorate Program – Advanced study continuing after an MA. - Medical School
Training for medical doctors. - Law School
Training for lawyers. - Naval Academy
College linked to the Navy. Provides a BA and a naval or marine commission. - Military Academy
College linked to the Army. Provides a BA and an army commission.
Pre-Career Training
- Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship takes place before character generation begins (as a retroactive process, before Life Stage 3). - Mentor
A sophont who wants (or needs) to increase his C5 Training can attach himself to a Mentor. - Training
Sophonts with C5=Tra often use Training Courses instead of Colleges and Universities. A focused training course provides intensive hands-on experience in one specific skill or knowledge.
Career
- Agent
The authorized representative of a government, organization, or company. Operative. Diplomat. Emissary. Deputy. Negotiator. Enforcer. Paladin. - Citizen
One loyal to the state. An Employee, Civilian, Clerk, Resident. A Commoner. A member of the masses. An ordinary person. - Craftsman
A skilled creator. An artisan. A master of a trade, manual art, or the practical application of a science. Master Builder. Craftsperson. Craftsophont. Craftsbeing. Artificer. - Entertainer
A Performer. A person who participates in the Arts. Actor. Artist. Thespian. Writer. Poet. Bard. Dancer. Storyteller. Shugilii. Singer. Musician. Chef. - Functionary
One who holds an office or position of trust or performs a particular function; an official. Inspector. Bureaucrat. Manager. Supervisor. Administrator. - Marine
One who serves in a naval infantry unit. An elite fighter. A commando. Special Forces. A soldier in naval service serving aboard a starship.
– Marine School
– Command College - Merchant
The operator of a starship/spaceship engaged in trade and commerce. Trader. Free Trader. Broker. Entrepreneur. Shopkeeper (rarely). - Noble
One with a higher rank in a social class or political system. Ruler. Chief. Politician. Archon. Scion. Dilettante. Heir. Heiress. Aristocrat. Royal. - Rogue
A scoundrel, rascal, or deceiver. Knave. Scamp. Bandit. Highwayman. Pirate. Corsair. Brigand. Privateer. Thief. Robber. A non-conformist. - Scholar
A master of an area of knowledge or academic study. A knowledgeable person. A learned person. Teacher. Lecturer. Professor. Researcher. Scientist. Expert. - Scout
One engaged in exploration, mapping, or development of a territory. Explorer. Courier. Hunter. Messenger. Runner. Prospector. - Soldier
One who serves in a fighting force or in an army. Trooper. Fighter. Man-at-arms. Warrior. Hero. Amazon. Militiaman. Combatant. Mercenary.
– Army School
– Command College - Spacer
Someone who serves in a space navy or works on an armed starship. Naval Officer. Naval Rating. Sailor (archaic).
– Flight School
– Navy School
– Command College
Pre-Career Education
- ED5
A program to raise low EDU to a minimum acceptable level. - Trade School
Provide vocational education in specific (generally non-academic) skills. - College
Bachelors Program – Provides a basic college education, resulting in an increase in EDU and in increased knowledge of a ‘Major’ and ‘Minor’ subject. - University (BA)
Bachelor’s Program – Provides a college education (but is more prestigious), resulting in an increase in EDU and in increased knowledge of a ‘Major’ and ‘Minor’ subject. - University (MA)
Master’s Program – Advanced study continuing after a BA. - University (PhD)
Doctorate Program – Advanced study continuing after an MA. - Medical School
Training for medical doctors. - Law School
Training for lawyers. - Naval Academy
College linked to the Navy. Provides a BA and a naval or marine commission. - Military Academy
College linked to the Army. Provides a BA and an army commission.
Pre-Career Training
- Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship takes place before character generation begins (as a retroactive process, before Life Stage 3). - Mentor
A sophont who wants (or needs) to increase his C5 Training can attach himself to a Mentor. - Training
Sophonts with C5=Tra often use Training Courses instead of Colleges and Universities. A focused training course provides intensive hands-on experience in one specific skill or knowledge.
Career
- Agent
The authorized representative of a government, organization, or company. Operative. Diplomat. Emissary. Deputy. Negotiator. Enforcer. Paladin. - Citizen
One loyal to the state. An Employee, Civilian, Clerk, Resident. A Commoner. A member of the masses. An ordinary person. - Craftsman
A skilled creator. An artisan. A master of a trade, manual art, or the practical application of a science. Master Builder. Craftsperson. Craftsophont. Craftsbeing. Artificer. - Entertainer
A Performer. A person who participates in the Arts. Actor. Artist. Thespian. Writer. Poet. Bard. Dancer. Storyteller. Shugilii. Singer. Musician. Chef. - Functionary
One who holds an office or position of trust or performs a particular function; an official. Inspector. Bureaucrat. Manager. Supervisor. Administrator. - Marine
One who serves in a naval infantry unit. An elite fighter. A commando. Special Forces. A soldier in naval service serving aboard a starship.
– Marine School
– Command College - Merchant
The operator of a starship/spaceship engaged in trade and commerce. Trader. Free Trader. Broker. Entrepreneur. Shopkeeper (rarely). - Noble
One with a higher rank in a social class or political system. Ruler. Chief. Politician. Archon. Scion. Dilettante. Heir. Heiress. Aristocrat. Royal. - Rogue
A scoundrel, rascal, or deceiver. Knave. Scamp. Bandit. Highwayman. Pirate. Corsair. Brigand. Privateer. Thief. Robber. A non-conformist. - Scholar
A master of an area of knowledge or academic study. A knowledgeable person. A learned person. Teacher. Lecturer. Professor. Researcher. Scientist. Expert. - Scout
One engaged in exploration, mapping, or development of a territory. Explorer. Courier. Hunter. Messenger. Runner. Prospector. - Soldier
One who serves in a fighting force or in an army. Trooper. Fighter. Man-at-arms. Warrior. Hero. Amazon. Militiaman. Combatant. Mercenary.
– Army School
– Command College - Spacer
Someone who serves in a space navy or works on an armed starship. Naval Officer. Naval Rating. Sailor (archaic).
– Flight School
– Navy School
– Command College
Pre-Career Education
- ED5
A program to raise low EDU to a minimum acceptable level. - Trade School
Provide vocational education in specific (generally non-academic) skills. - College
Bachelors Program – Provides a basic college education, resulting in an increase in EDU and in increased knowledge of a ‘Major’ and ‘Minor’ subject. - University (BA)
Bachelor’s Program – Provides a college education (but is more prestigious), resulting in an increase in EDU and in increased knowledge of a ‘Major’ and ‘Minor’ subject. - University (MA)
Master’s Program – Advanced study continuing after a BA. - University (PhD)
Doctorate Program – Advanced study continuing after an MA. - Medical School
Training for medical doctors. - Law School
Training for lawyers. - Naval Academy
College linked to the Navy. Provides a BA and a naval or marine commission. - Military Academy
College linked to the Army. Provides a BA and an army commission.
Pre-Career Training
- Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship takes place before character generation begins (as a retroactive process, before Life Stage 3). - Mentor
A sophont who wants (or needs) to increase his C5 Training can attach himself to a Mentor. - Training
Sophonts with C5=Tra often use Training Courses instead of Colleges and Universities. A focused training course provides intensive hands-on experience in one specific skill or knowledge.
Career
- Agent
The authorized representative of a government, organization, or company. Operative. Diplomat. Emissary. Deputy. Negotiator. Enforcer. Paladin. - Citizen
One loyal to the state. An Employee, Civilian, Clerk, Resident. A Commoner. A member of the masses. An ordinary person. - Craftsman
A skilled creator. An artisan. A master of a trade, manual art, or the practical application of a science. Master Builder. Craftsperson. Craftsophont. Craftsbeing. Artificer. - Entertainer
A Performer. A person who participates in the Arts. Actor. Artist. Thespian. Writer. Poet. Bard. Dancer. Storyteller. Shugilii. Singer. Musician. Chef. - Functionary
One who holds an office or position of trust or performs a particular function; an official. Inspector. Bureaucrat. Manager. Supervisor. Administrator. - Marine
One who serves in a naval infantry unit. An elite fighter. A commando. Special Forces. A soldier in naval service serving aboard a starship.
– Marine School
– Command College - Merchant
The operator of a starship/spaceship engaged in trade and commerce. Trader. Free Trader. Broker. Entrepreneur. Shopkeeper (rarely). - Noble
One with a higher rank in a social class or political system. Ruler. Chief. Politician. Archon. Scion. Dilettante. Heir. Heiress. Aristocrat. Royal. - Rogue
A scoundrel, rascal, or deceiver. Knave. Scamp. Bandit. Highwayman. Pirate. Corsair. Brigand. Privateer. Thief. Robber. A non-conformist. - Scholar
A master of an area of knowledge or academic study. A knowledgeable person. A learned person. Teacher. Lecturer. Professor. Researcher. Scientist. Expert. - Scout
One engaged in exploration, mapping, or development of a territory. Explorer. Courier. Hunter. Messenger. Runner. Prospector. - Soldier
One who serves in a fighting force or in an army. Trooper. Fighter. Man-at-arms. Warrior. Hero. Amazon. Militiaman. Combatant. Mercenary.
– Army School
– Command College - Spacer
Someone who serves in a space navy or works on an armed starship. Naval Officer. Naval Rating. Sailor (archaic).
– Flight School
– Navy School
– Command College