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Originally Posted by pup67vargr
Accoring to ISW [page 171], in order to properly make a jump FOUR successful skill checks are REQUIRED:
1. Navigation (Space) - to locate the desired jump point
2. Piloting - to maneuver the ship to the jump point
3. Navigation (Hyperspace) - to plot the desired course through jumpspace
4. Mechanic (Jump Drive) - to activate the jumpdrive and make sure that it oerates within necessary parameters.
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I never understood why it is Mechanic (Jump Drive), though. Mechanic is usually a skill to repair or maintain. Skills to operate are Piloting or Electronics Operations ...