Examine Device

Step

 * Rank + PER

Action

 * Standard

Strain

 * 1

Skill Use

 * No

Description

 * The adept uses trained observational skills and divinatory magic, along with a general knowledge of mechanisms and constructs, to learn about the function and operation of new piece of machinery. After spending at least ten minutes examining a device's controls and operations, the adept makes an Examine Device test against a target number based on the complexity of the device. If successful the adept can use the device as if properly trained in its functions for a number of hours equal to their Examine device rank.
 * This talent can also allow the adept to understand the basic function and design of the device to use their Artificing skill as if they had the specifications for the device. This requires at least one hour of examination time and lasts for a number of hours equal to the Examine Device rank.  This aspect of the talent can also be used to 'reverse-engineer' devices and constructs.