Vehicle Knowledge
| Vehicle Knowledge | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Class | Traits |
| Type | Positive Trait |
| Points | -3 |
| Effect | Has knowledge of common and commercial vehicle models, and repairs. |
| Skill Boosts | Mechanics: +1 |
| Conflicts | Vehicle Knowledge |
| Free With | Mechanic |
Vehicle Knowledge gives a character knowledge of common and commercial vehicles and how to repair them. It also adds one level of Mechanics.
It is a positive trait and costs 3 points at character creation. The Mechanic occupation grants it for free. It suits any player who plans to drive, which in a long run means most players. A working car is one of the most valuable tools in the game.
Vehicle Knowledge Effects
The trait teaches Basic Mechanics and Intermediate Mechanics. These cover the repair of standard and heavy-duty vehicles. A character can work on most everyday cars, vans and trucks from the start.
Full repair knowledge of every car type still needs the Laines Performance Auto Manual magazine.
The Mechanics level makes repairs a little more likely to succeed. It also helps when removing and installing parts. Mechanics grows with every repair, so the head start speeds up early training.
A repaired car opens up the map. Long supply runs, moving loot and escaping hordes all get easier with reliable transport.
Vehicle Knowledge Skill Boosts
Vehicle Knowledge adds these skill levels when the character is created.
| Skill | Levels |
|---|---|
| Mechanics | +1 |
Vehicle Knowledge Recipes
A character with Vehicle Knowledge also starts with this knowledge.
| Name |
|---|
| Basic Mechanics |
| Intermediate Mechanics |
Occupations with Vehicle Knowledge
These occupations hand out Vehicle Knowledge for free.
| Name | Image | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanic | 
|
-4 |
Vehicle Knowledge Conflicting Traits
A character with Vehicle Knowledge cannot also take these traits.
| Name | Image | Points | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Knowledge | 
|
-3 | Positive Trait |
Picking Vehicle Knowledge
For 3 points, Vehicle Knowledge is a strong buy for any player who drives. Car repairs come up again and again in a long run.
A Mechanic start already includes it. Other characters can add it cheaply.
It pairs well with Speed Demon for a driver who wants a fast and reliable car.
Notes
- The Mechanic occupation already includes this trait.
- Standard and heavy-duty vehicles can be repaired.
- The Laines Performance Auto Manual completes the repair knowledge.
- Mechanics grows with every repair.
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