Vehicle Mechanic

Naval Ancillary Skill
Vehicle Mechanic
Passing achieves:
Vehicle mechanic skills	{VehM}
Prerequisite for:
Vast Imperial Engineer, Tier 1 (Vehicle Engineer)

The Skill

Before your character may serve as a technician (mechanic) with the Vast Empire Navy (in other words, before you may use mechanical skills in any story posts), and before you start the Naval Engineer certification program, you must demonstrate that your character has the basic knowledge necessary to repair Imperial vehicles. This knowledge (and its practical application) is known as the "Vehicle Mechanic" Basic Ancillary Skill, in VEN role-playing parlance. You demonstrate this knowledge (and thereby earn the "Vehicle Mechanic" Ancillary Skill for your character's Bio) by completing the following mission.

The Mission : "They Told Me They Fixed It - I Trusted Them To Fix It!"

Write a short story (500 words, minimum) in which your character must repair at least one damaged or malfunctioning Imperial vehicle, whether an all-terrain ground vehicle or repulsorlift-dependent airspeeder, either while in transit or while it is parked in a maintenance facility or hangar. VENA prefers that the depicted equipment was designed for Imperial use, or is in use by the Vast Empire, but the ultimate choice of vehicle(s) is up to you. Research the vehicle(s) depicted in your story, and use the information you uncover to detail the problem(s) your character must confront, and to explain your character's solution(s). Be sure to describe the tools and techniques your character employs to fix the damage/malfunction, and finish the story with your character testing the repaired equipment. A description of repulsorlift technology (its uses and limitations) is expected. When complete, post your short story to a new thread in the Navy ComNet (making sure to mark it as a Mission for the Vehicle Mechanic Ancillary Skill), and wait for review. If a VENA staff member deems that you have satisfied all the mission parameters, you will have earned the Ancillary Skill "Vehicle Mechanic" for your character, and that character may then use the associated knowledge in future story posts.

Good luck.

Links and Resources

Here is a comprehensive list of links to resources rich with useful information for entry-level imperial engineers (vehicle mechanics). Read. Learn. Details make for great stories.

Links forthcoming. PM recommendations to Stormz or Drac.

• Note : The Vast Empire claims no credit for external sites and resources; all information provided is for fictional use only.