Astromancy: A knowledge of stars,
singularities, and the worlds around them,
as well as theoretical understanding of
how to use magnascopes, astrolithic
charts, and the like.
Beasts: An understanding of the genus
and families of animals and familiarity
with the characteristics and
appearances of the many
semi-sentient
creatures to be
found across
the sector.
Bureaucracy: A familiarity with the rules and regulations
involved with Askellian governments, particularly the Adeptus
Administratum, and their many and varied departments, bureaus,
and polices.
Chymistry: A knowledge of chemicals, their alchemical applications
in a number of uses, and their prevalence or scarcity throughout
the Imperium.
Cryptology: An understanding of codes, ciphers, cryptographs,
secret languages, and numerical keys. This may be used to either
create or decipher encryptions.
Heraldry: A grasp of the principles and devices of heraldry, as well
as a knowledge of the most common seals and heraldic devices
used by the Askellon’s noble houses and families.
Imperial Warrants: Information concerning the establishment,
legal scope, and use of the warrants granted to Rogue Traders,
as well as the best-known and dynastic warrants of the Imperium.
Judgement: Knowledge of the proper sentences for the multitude
of crimes and heresies punishable by Imperial law.
Legend: Going beyond archaic knowledge, this encompasses
momentous portions of mythic history, such as the Dark Age of
Technology, the Age of Strife, the Great Crusade, and the Horus
Heresy, retold in the form of epic, apocryphal fables.
Numerology: An understanding of the mysterious link between
numbers and the physical universe, from low kharmic theory to
the infamous Kappellax Correlation.
Occult: An understanding of obscure and hermetic (though not
clearly heretical) rituals, theories, and superstitions, as well as the
better-known mystical uses of occult items.
Philosophy: Knowledge concerning the theories of thought,
belief, existence, and other intangibles. As it also includes logic
and debate, it may be used for crafting arguments or creating
philosophical tracts.
Tactica Imperialis: The codified military doctrines of the
Imperial Guard and Imperial Navy, as well as other systems
of troop deployment and battle techniques used by the
Imperium. This knowledge may be used to devise a battle
plan or deduce the likely flow of war fought by Imperial forces.
