From publisher blurb:
The Backbone of Humanity’s Expansion
The Orbital Engineer is the unseen force keeping the future running. While explorers may chart the stars and corporate titans lay claim to the void, it's the engineers who ensure those dreams don’t collapse under the crushing silence of space. From the vast shipyards of Earth’s orbit to the desolate mining stations on the Moon, they are the builders, the problem solvers, and the last line of defense against mechanical catastrophe.
Working on the Edge of Survival
Nothing in space is forgiving. A single microfracture can mean total decompression. A misaligned solar array can leave an entire station in darkness. An overtaxed life support system can fail in an instant. Orbital Engineers don’t get the luxury of second chances. Every weld, every calculation, every repair has to be precise—because in space, even a minor mistake can turn into a deadly disaster.
Trained to work in microgravity, exposed to the relentless vacuum, and armed with a mind that can turn scrap into salvation, the Orbital Engineer is more than a mechanic—they are a survivalist, a strategist, and the silent guardian of every human who dares to leave the safety of Earth.
A Master of Improvisation
There is no waiting for replacement parts when you’re millions of miles from a factory. There’s no calling for backup when a hull breach threatens to suck an entire crew into the void. Orbital Engineers thrive on improvisation. Whether sealing an airlock with emergency foam, rerouting power through failing conduits, or jerry-rigging a communications relay with salvaged parts, they get the job done—no matter how impossible it seems.
Who Are You?
A disciplined shipyard veteran, used to assembling interplanetary vessels under corporate contracts, now forced to work outside the law in the debris fields of abandoned stations.
A freelance salvager, eking out a living by stripping defunct satellites and derelict ships, always looking for the next big score.
A lunar colony technician, responsible for keeping the habitat running, where one loose bolt could mean the end of an entire settlement.
A corporate engineer, tasked with building the next generation of space infrastructure, caught in the middle of the cutthroat battle for resources beyond Earth.
No matter where you come from, you are more than just a worker—you are a lifeline. When the power fails, when the systems break down, when the void threatens to claim another crew, the Orbital Engineer is the one who stands between survival and oblivion.
The universe is vast, cold, and merciless. But as long as there’s something to fix, an Orbital Engineer will always have a job.
This is a full 5e Class, with a description, Unique Abilties and Level progression up to 20th Level, for a Near Future Scifi setting.