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Occupations

The following is a list of occupations commonly seen throughout Wandering Star. Player Characters can elect to be employed in these roles, and can draw upon occupational knowledge or connections during Roleplay. These occupations can be applied for and worked at in any reasonably civilised location. So long as the employers and infrastructure which directly (or indirectly) interacts with the role are present, these jobs are available1).

This is not an exhaustive or definite list of occupations, and Player Characters are encouraged to branch out and explore the possibilities.

All pay listed is in Albion Currency (AC).

NameTypeDescriptionPay per annumNotes
Bounty HunterLaw EnforcementPursues, apprehends, and brings wanted criminals to law enforcement officials, or persons of interest to private employers. By force, as is necessary.AC24000.00 to AC205000.00Can also include working with a group/wing, or flying as a solo contractor. Noticeable turnover.
CourierLogisticsResponsible for transporting, or coordinating the movement of goods and messages across the galaxy.AC15000.00 to AC140000.00Most are freelancers of varying skill in piloting and combat. Never dull!
EngineerIndustrialDesigns, prototypes, repairs, and/or builds and programs machinery, vehicles, spacecraft, gadgets, and more. Can also represent architects, armourers, builders, factory workers, gunsmiths, or handymen.AC45000.00 to AC154000.00More mechanical than digital. For digital go-to's, see Technician.
Freighter CrewCommercialHauls wares to be sold and consumed around the galaxy. Can also include pilots, captains, gunners, book keepers, and communications crew.AC30000.00 to AC88000.00The threat of piracy is an occupational hazard.
EntertainerArtsWorks as a singer, actor, radio personality, or other media figure.AC23000.00 to AC215000.00High barrier to entry on 'super stardom', but local success is still possible.
JournalistCommercialObserves and reports newsworthy material for various providers, such as Astro News Radio or Cloverpaw's CIN.AC42000.00 to AC98000.00Different services look for different sorts of content. Failing that, there's an audience somewhere…
Soldier/MercenaryMilitaryServes as a member of a nation's fighting force, or privately employed as security aboard a ship or for a company. Can be specialised further into different combat or support roles.AC32000.00 to AC75000.00Responsibilities vary by local society, and/or private employer's interests. May have to supply own equipment.
SmugglerCriminalTransports illegal cargo and fugitives using covert storage space in their spacecraft, while posing/working as a different occupation or freelancing.AC10000.00 to AC190000.00Dangerous and shady. Requires specialised equipment for nondetection, but highly rewarding.
TechnicianIndustrialDesigns, prototypes, writes code, and builds computers and hardware. Can also cover energy-based gunsmiths, gadgeteers, hackers, hardlight manipulators, network administrators, security experts, spacecraft technicians, and website designers.AC38000.00 to AC164000.00More digital than mechanical. For mechanics, see Engineer.

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The following jobs are specific to these races.

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The following locations in Wandering Star are host specialised occupations, unique to the area:


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For example, a character can't have a job in radio presenting on a barren planet with no listeners, or infrastructure to support transmission. Well - they can try pirate radio, but they won't be making much money!
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