ACADEMIC SKILLS

At the Arcadian Institute, knowledge is every bit as important as power.

While some heroes rely on strength or speed, others save lives through intellect, preparation, and understanding. Academic Skills represent your education, training, curiosity, and ability to solve problems using knowledge rather than force.

Whether you're developing revolutionary technology, analysing evidence at a crime scene, identifying an unknown mutation, or planning a mission to save an entire city, Academic Skills help transform information into action.

Many of the world's greatest heroes are remembered not for the powers they possessed, but for the problems they solved.

 

 

SCIENCE

Understanding How the World Works

Science measures your knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics, genetics, and other scientific disciplines.

Characters with strong Science skills can analyse unusual phenomena, understand mutations, identify chemical substances, conduct experiments, and explain complex scientific concepts.

At Arcadian Institute, Science is particularly important because so much of the modern world revolves around understanding mutant biology and the mysterious Arcadian Serum.

The more you understand the universe, the more effectively you can shape it.

 

 

INVESTIGATION

Finding Hidden Truths

Investigation measures your ability to gather clues, analyse evidence, and solve mysteries.

Investigative characters excel at noticing inconsistencies, following leads, piecing together information, and uncovering secrets that others overlook.

Whether tracking a missing student, exposing a criminal conspiracy, or identifying a disguised enemy, Investigation allows you to separate fact from fiction.

The truth is rarely obvious.

Investigation helps you find it anyway.

 

 

RESEARCH

The Pursuit of Knowledge

Research measures your ability to locate, interpret, and organise information.

Characters with strong Research skills know how to navigate archives, databases, historical records, scientific journals, and other sources of information.

Research often provides answers long before a confrontation ever begins. A well-prepared hero can uncover weaknesses, identify patterns, and gain valuable insights before stepping into danger.

Knowledge may be hidden.

Research helps you uncover it.

 

 

MEDICINE

Healing, Care & Understanding Life

Medicine measures your knowledge of anatomy, physiology, injuries, diseases, and medical treatment.

Medical characters can stabilise injured allies, diagnose illnesses, treat wounds, identify toxins, and understand the effects of unusual biological conditions.

In a world filled with extraordinary powers and dangerous mutations, medical expertise is often invaluable.

Saving lives isn't always about defeating villains.

Sometimes it's about helping people recover afterward.

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

Building the Future

Technology measures your understanding of computers, engineering, machinery, robotics, communications systems, and advanced equipment.

Characters with strong Technology skills can repair damaged devices, bypass security systems, operate advanced machinery, design inventions, and understand emerging technologies.

Many modern heroes rely as much on innovation as they do on powers.

Technology turns imagination into reality.

 

 

STRATEGY

Thinking Three Moves Ahead

Strategy measures your ability to plan, coordinate, and anticipate future events.

Strategic characters excel at organising missions, analysing opponents, identifying weaknesses, and adapting to changing situations.

A hero with strong Strategy understands that victory often begins long before a battle starts.

The greatest leaders don't simply react to events.

They shape them.

 

 

ACADEMIC SKILLS IN PLAY

Academic Skills often determine how effectively your character understands the world around them.

They help uncover mysteries, solve complex problems, support allies, and provide solutions that strength alone cannot achieve.

Some heroes are inventors.

Some are detectives.

Some are doctors.

Some are master tacticians.

All of them rely upon knowledge.

Remember:

Powers may help you change the world.

Understanding helps you change it for the better.