Skill

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Astrodynamics

Science
"Advanced technology is one thing, but it takes skill, patience, and a little bit of love to coax even more capability out of a ship’s grav drive."

Astrodynamics is a tier 1 Science skill.
The Astrodynamics skill is also unlocked with the Explorer, Professor background(s).

RankDescriptionChallenge
1Increase grav jump range of jump drives by 15%.
Crew skill: Grav jumps calculate 10% faster and use 10% less fuel.
2Reduce fuel cost of jump drives by 15%.
Crew skill: Grav jumps calculate 20% faster and use 20% less fuel.		Make 5 grav jumps.
3Increased grav jump range and reduced fuel cost of jump drives by 30%.
Crew skill: Grav jumps calculate 30% faster and use 30% less fuel.		Make 15 grav jumps.
4Reduce fuel cost of jump drives by 50%.
Crew skill: Grav jumps calculate 30% faster and use 30% less fuel.		Make 30 grav jumps.
Crew skills operate differently from the player's skills. Crew skill bonuses don't stack with each other (only the highest rank applies), but they do stack with your skills. For certain skills, rank doesn't matter, and the bonuses remain the same.

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Tier 3: Astrophysics  •  Chemistry  •  Outpost Engineering

Tier 4: Aneutronic Fusion  •  Planetary Habitation  •  Special Projects
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