Scientific Theorems

If a scientific theorem has prerequisites, you must meet them to learn it. You can learn the theorem at the same time that you meet its prerequisites.

## General

Any Science Officer may take these general theorems. These theorems focus on the primary role of a science officer: identifying threats in the form of creatures and phenomenon.

### Alien Anthropology

Your study of cultures from across the quadrant has yielded the following advantages.

* Your Intelligence increases by 1.
* You gain advantage on Science (Intelligence) skills checks to identify types\* of Klingons, Romulans, Orions, Gorn, Tholians, and many more minor races.

\*Types of humanoids refers to specific standard NPC stat blocks. For instance, you could identify the general capabilities of a Romulan Subcommander or an Orion Slave Trader with this theorem.

### Chess Theory

You play a lot of 3d chess in your spare time.

* Your Intelligence increases by 1.
* You gain proficiency with Gaming Set (Chess) if you are not already proficient.
* You gain advantage on Chess (Intelligence) tool checks.

### Linguistics

You have an ear for languages.

* Your Intelligence increases by 1.
* You Learn six languages of your choice.

### Exobotany

Your study of botanical life from across the quadrant has yielded the following advantages.

* Your Intelligence increases by 1.
* You gain advantage on Science (Intelligence) skills checks and Science Station (Intelligence) and Tricorder (Intelligence) tool checks made on plants and certain botanical phenomenon (e.g. a botanical plague sweeping a distant colony world).
* You do not suffer disadvantage on Medicine (Wisdom) skill checks and Medical Tricorder (Wisdom) tool checks on plants.

### Psionics Researcher

You've studied psionic phenomenon in a number of Federation races, granting you an edge in this exotic area of study few of your colleagues have ventured into.

* Your Wisdom increases by 1.
* You do not suffer disadvantage when making Science (Intelligence) or Medicine (Wisdom) related to psionic phenomenon.

### Well Read

From Surok to K'hless, you have studied the foremost writers in the quadrant.

* Your Wisdom increases by 1.
* When you take the Help action to aid another creature’s ability check, you can make a DC 15 Wisdom check. On a success, that creature’s check gains a bonus equal to your proficiency bonus, as you share pertinent philosophical musings. To receive this bonus, the creature must be able to understand what you’re saying.

### Veterinary Science

Your study of animal life from across the quadrant has yielded the following advantages.

* Your Intelligence or Wisdom score increases by 1.
* You gain advantage on Science (Intelligence) skills checks and Tricorder (Intelligence) tool checks made on beasts and monstrosities.
* You do not suffer disadvantage on Medicine (Wisdom) skill checks and Medical Tricorder (Wisdom) tool checks on beasts and monstrosities.

### Xenobiology

You gain advantage on Science (Intelligence) and Medicine (Wisdom) skills checks and Tricorder (Intelligence) and Medical Tricorder (Wisdom) tool checks made on aberrations.

* Your Intelligence or Wisdom score increases by 1.
* You gain advantage on Science (Intelligence) skills checks and Tricorder (Intelligence) tool checks made on aberrations.
* You do not suffer disadvantage on Medicine (Wisdom) skill checks and Medical Tricorder (Wisdom) tool checks on aberrations.

## Scientific

Only the Scientist subclass can choose these scientific theorems.

### Astrophysics

Your intense study of astrophysics has granted you certain advantages.

* Your Intelligence or Wisdom score increases by 1.
* You gain advantage on Science (Intelligence) skills checks and Science Station (Intelligence) tool checks made on certain phenomenon.
* You gain proficiency with the Navigation Console.

### Computer Science Expert

You're a certified Starfleet computer expert.

* Your Intelligence increases by 1.
* You gain advantage on Science (Intelligence) skills checks and Science Station (Intelligence) and Tricorder (Intelligence) tool checks made on constructs and certain technology.
* You have proficiency with a large array of Federation computer tools and the broad knowledge needed to have proficiency with most alien computer tools.
* You do not suffer disadvantage when making Deception (Charisma), Persuasion (Charisma), Insight (Wisdom) or Intimidation (Charisma) skill checks on constructs.

### Theoretical Physics

Your study of theoretical physics has granted you additional insight into noncorporeal energy beings, strange energy phenomenon, and similarly exotic applications of physics.

* Your Intelligence increases by 1.
* You gain advantage on Science (Intelligence) skills checks and Science Station (Intelligence) and Tricorder (Intelligence) tool checks made on outsiders and certain phenomenon.

## Medical

Only the Doctor subclass can choose these medical theorems.

### Bedside Manner

You've developed a bedside manner.

* Your Charisma increases by 1.
* You gain proficiency in the Deception (Charisma) and Persuasion (Charisma) skills.

### Pathologist

You have mastered the diagnoses and treatment of disease.

* Your Intelligence increases by 1.
* You have advantage on Wisdom (Medicine) checks made to diagnose or treat diseases.

### Medical Anthropologist

You have had occasion to use a wide range of medical tools from a wide range of cultures spread across the technological spectrum.

* Your Wisdom increases by 1.
* You do not suffer from disadvantage for using unfamiliar or primitive medical technology.

### Toxicologist

You have mastered the diagnoses and treatment of poisons and similar toxic substances.

* Your Intelligence increases by 1.
* You have advantage on Wisdom (Medicine) checks made to diagnose or treat poisons.

### Xenopsychologist

You have studies the psychology of various alien races, granting you an understanding of alien thought processes.

* Your Wisdom increases by 1.
* You do not suffer disadvantage when making Insight (Wisdom) skill checks on creatures that are very different from you.