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For some species, there is definitely a cultural element to how you become a solarian. For the kasatha, who were largely responsible for the class's spread in the Pact Worlds, training usually comes from monasteries, or from those who trained in such places. For the copaxi, it's probably seen as more of an inborn talent, which you can get formal training for or cultivate on your own.

And yes, there are definitely solarian outlaws. IIRC, one of the Skitter modules features a human pirate who is a solarian, though they don't go into her backstory beyond her reason for being there.

Oh, I know they're going to get hit. A big part of Voran's job is to be a living (and occasionally exploding) wall between the squishier PCs and the thing trying to kill them all. Life is a bit less painful now that they have decent Dex, dermal plating, the glow of life revelation, and lots of extra HP from the Year of Scoured Stars boon.

I have a copaxi solarion who just reached 8th level in Society. They've been a lot of fun, but some of the biggest struggles/challenges have included:

* With Cha and Str being so important to the class (esp. a solar weapon build), Dex got a bit shortchanged. Taking Heavy Armor Proficiency at 1st level helped, but they still get hit a lot. Boosting Dex at 5th level and as their second personal upgrade made a HUGE difference. But Voran also has a charge schtick in their build, so I think I need to bite the bullet and take Improved Initiative so they can do that earlier in the fight.

* Skill Adept is difficult to exploit fully due to limited skill points, and the class is unlikely to prioritize Int. Both of Voran's choices were trained-only Int skills (Culture, Life Science) so that they could make checks on stuff that comes up often in Society play. I've only able to afford to keep one at max ranks, though (Culture, to get full use out of the copaxi's natural communicator trait).

Well, now I know what faction my copaxi will switch over to once they max out their Exo-Guardian Rep Tier in a few more levels...

I don't really have a character that specializes in this beyond the usual exploration and first contact skills. My copaxi solarian comes closest, I suppose. They're a xenoseeker, and acquired a wildwise augmentation early as an obvious expansion upon their race's facility with languages. They're better at fighting and leading than science, but Life Sciences is their best non-social skill.

That moment when you’re reading the funniest moments thread for the first time... and the page you land on... the last two posts are about you...

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And if the captain is clearly defined, Kijon follows rank. He’s a Jarhead through and through.

*Salutes Ki'Jon*