In most parts of Old Space and the Verge, corporate warfare is a fact of life. Industrial espionage, sabotage, and terrorism are accepted as commonplace. The return of the mega-national corporations of Old Space to the independent worlds of the Verge signals a new era of competition and security concerns. Like any person employed by a large organization, the corporate security expert spends most of her time working. However, the best and brightest security specialists are often assigned as roving troubleshooters, free to come or go as they please (within reason). Of course, these experts must produce results in exchange for their pay and perks.

In the Verge: Stellar corporations such as VoidCorp or Starmech, or smaller companies—such as those found within the Rigunmor Star Consortium, the Orion League, or the Union of Sol—often employ security specialists. Arriver organizations are building vast new installations to solidify their return to the Verge, and these installations will have considerable security requirements. Local Verge companies from Alaundril Bluefall, and Leen are also increasing their security as companies such as VoidCorp establish a presence in their home systems.

To qualify to become a Corporate Security Specialist, a character must fulfill the following criteria.

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The following information pertains to the Corporate Security Specialist advanced class.

Hit Die: 1d

Action Points: + one-half character level, rounded down, every time the Corporate Security Specialist attains a new level in this class.

The Corporate Security Specialist’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are:

Appraise (Int), Autohypnosis (Wis), Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Computer Use (Int), Concentration (Con), Decipher Script (Int), Demolitions (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Disable Device (Int), Disguise (Cha), Drive (Dex), Escape Artist (Dex), Forgery (Int), Gamble (Wis), Gather Information (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Investigate (Int), Jump (Str), Listen (Wis), Move Silently (Dex), Navigation (Int), Pilot (Dex), Repair (Int), Research (Int), Ride (Dex), Search (Int), Sense Motive (Wis), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Spot (Wis), Survival (Wis), Swim (Str), Treat Injury (Wis), Tumble (Dex)

Skill Points at Each Level: + Int modifier.

The following features pertain to the Corporate Security Specialist advanced class.