From publisher blurb:
The Endless Pursuit of Knowledge
Before humans could live in space, they had to understand it. Before they could mine asteroids, terraform planets, or journey beyond the solar system, someone had to do the math, run the tests, and make the discoveries that turned science fiction into reality.
That someone is the Scientist—the relentless researcher, the explorer of the unknown, the quiet but powerful force behind every leap forward in human progress. Where others see empty voids and barren landscapes, the Scientist sees opportunity, mystery, and the promise of something greater.
They do not simply study the universe; they seek to change it.
A Mind Suited for the Unknown
A Scientist is not defined by where they work, but by what drives them. Each has their own specialty, their own mission, but all share a common truth—knowledge is the key to survival.
Astrobiologists analyze frozen Martian soil, searching for the first signs of extraterrestrial life.
Geologists scan the depths of asteroids, mapping their mineral composition and unearthing secrets buried for eons.
Agricultural Scientists test genetically engineered crops in microgravity, ensuring humanity’s survival beyond Earth.
Theoretical Physicists unlock new energy sources, manipulate gravity fields, and study black hole phenomena.
Artificial Intelligence Experts design and refine the autonomous systems that power deep-space stations and exploratory missions.
Some are government-funded researchers, advancing knowledge for the benefit of all. Others are corporate scientists, developing proprietary technology for profit or power. And some—the true pioneers—work independently, chasing answers no one else dares to seek.
They are the first to make the discovery.
They are the ones who will define the future.
The Laboratory Without Borders
The Scientist’s work does not stay confined to a lab. Unlike researchers of the past, space-based science is a hands-on, high-risk profession. Experiments happen in environments where even the slightest error can mean death.
Microgravity Research – Fluids, fire, and life itself behave differently outside of Earth’s atmosphere. A Scientist must adjust their thinking to an entirely new set of physical rules.
Deep Space Field Work – Research often takes place in the most inhospitable regions imaginable—the frozen depths of Mars, the radiation-drenched rings of Saturn, or the crushing silence of interstellar space.
Unknown Anomalies – Not everything follows the rules of physics as we understand them. Scientists often encounter unexplainable phenomena, forcing them to rewrite the textbooks as they go.
The Limitations of Resources – Unlike Earth labs with infinite supplies, a space-based Scientist must make do with what they have, often improvising solutions to problems never encountered before.
Every discovery brings new possibilities—and new dangers.
This is a full 5e Class, with a description, Unique Abilties and Level progression up to 20th Level, for a Near Future Scifi setting.
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