Skills

Physique
Physique is how healthy you are. It determines your ability to carry heavy weapons, how much health you have, and how fast you can run. At level 8, movement speed increases by 1. For every 3 levels of Physique and again at level 10, you gain 10HP. It also directly affects how well you perform in melee-range combat.

Marksmanship
The boon of the modern age, your capability with a firearm is essential for your success in most combat situations. At level 8, your critical hit chance with firearms increases by 5%.

Reflexes
When things get ugly, you don't have time to think - you let your Reflexes kick in. Reflexes are essential for close-range and melee-range combat, and not only makes it easier to react to new threats, but also grants you an extra action point at level 8. It also helps determine turn order in combat.

Knowledge
From street smarts to high-level education, there are many cases where knowledge indeed is power. For every 3 levels of Knowledge and additionally at level 10, you make take a Knowledge perk for free. Knowledge is also necessary for medical treatment, and after taking the proper perks to administer medical aid, your skill in doing so scales with your Knowledge level.

Technology
Technology is a central part of everyday life. From repairing machinery to piloting vehicles, having a grip on the latest tech can prove invaluable to anyone planning on working with anything more complicated than a toaster. Increasing your Technology skill will make you more proficient in spacecraft, allow you to repair items more easily, and utilize advanced equipment.

Demeanor
Phrasing! Your Demeanor will affect how well you interact with other people. Having a high Demeanor will allow you to convince others to do what you want them to more easily, and merits better buy/sell prices with all salesmen. With a Demeanor of 8 or higher, you may even receive special treatment when dealing with the opposite sex.

Espionage
Who says we need to follow the rules? Your Espionage skill will allow you to be more proficient in things that aren’t necessarily legal. Hacking, accessing off-limits areas, and pickpocketing are all activities that increasing your Espionage skill can help you keep a secret. It also makes you less likely to be spotted - for every 3 levels of Espionage and additionally at level 10, enemies are 10% less likely to notice you if you are hidden or making sounds while behind concealment.

Luck
When all else fails, all you need is a bit of Luck. Luck will increase your critical hit chance multiplier, making critical hits 5% more likely every five levels. If you come across a roll you don't like, Luck allows you to take any roll again once per mission for every 3 levels, with a fourth added at level 10. Luck also increases how much loot you find on fallen enemies.