Specialization

A career represents a character’s general approach to living life and overcoming challenges. Some individuals are oriented toward physical conflict, while others focus on acquisition of knowledge or social manipulation.

A specialization represents greater refinement of this overall approach. For example: while many Force-sensitive individuals have trained to be Warriors, those who have chosen this path may be further classified into ones who are particularly adept at lightsaber combat and ones who specialize in flying a starfighter.

An important consideration at this stage is the fact that a character’s career does not change. This is a reflection of the PC’s central personality. The overall approach toward challenges and confrontations remains consistent, even as a character learns new techniques and occupations through one or more specializations. A great many of a character’s choices and achievements are based upon initial career selection, and it may prove to be the cause of the PC’s triumphs and failings as well.