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''Defaults:'' {{IQ-6}} and others.

This is the scientific study of quantities and magnitudes, and their relationships and attributes, through the use of numbers and symbols. You ''must'' specialize:

''Applied:'' The branch of mathematics that interacts directly with the physical sciences and engineering, dealing with mathematical models of the behavior of physical systems. ''Defaults:'' {{Engineer (any)-5}} or {{Physics-5}}.

''Computer Science:'' The theoretical study of data structures and computation. Roll vs. skill to answer questions about what is  possible with computers. This gives you no special ability to use  computers! ''Default:'' {{Computer Programming-5}}.

''Cryptology:'' The mathematical study of codes and ciphers. This gives you a theoretical understanding of encryption schemes, including how they change with TL and why some schemes are more effective than others. To create or break codes, use [[Cryptography]] skill. ''Default:'' {{Cryptography-5}}.

''Pure:'' Generic "academic" mathematics. Make a skill roll to answer any math-related question not covered by another specialty. Pure mathematics encompasses dozens of obscure subfields that will never affect the game. If you must be an expert in something like "non-selfadjoint operator algebras," you may further note an [[optional specialty]].

''Statistics:'' The science of assembling and analyzing data for the purpose of calculating probabilities, constructing models, and making forecasts. Roll vs. skill to determine the odds of a particular outcome, given sufficient data about similar situations in the past. {{Business Skill}}

''Surveying:'' The science of determining the area of a portion of the Earth's surface, the lengths and directions of the bounding lines, and the contour of the surface. Make a skill roll to determine the dimensions of any area you can see. More complex determinations require specialized equipment. ''Defaults:'' {{Cartography-3}} or {{Navigation (any)-4}}. {{Technical Skill}}

These specialties default to one another at -5.

{{Natural Sciences Skill}}