CPS:Glossary
NOTICE[edit]
The CPS system is not currently in use by the VEN or STC.
Characteristic[edit]
A character's physical and mental make up. Everyone possesses three characteristics - Body, Mind, and Spirit - each rated by a level ranging from 1 to 5.
Metier[edit]
Specialties associated with a particular characteristic or skill that can be added to that trait to raise the levels in a Tally. For example, a metier for the Medical skill is Surgery. A metier for the Body characteristic is Strength. A metier is rated by a level ranging from 1 to 5.
Skill[edit]
A character's trained abilities, each rated by a level ranging from 1 to 5. There are several types of skills: General Skills, which anyone can develop. Naval Skills, which are meant mainly for Naval personnel. Army skills, which are meant mainly for Army personnel. And, Background Skills, which can be used to flesh out a character.
Tally[edit]
The total number of trait levels that a character can use for a particular action, usually determined by a characteristic or skill appropriate to the action, and sometimes including a relevant metier.
Trait[edit]
A general term for characteristics, skills, and metiers.
Point[edit]
Also known as an experience point, these are given for participation in missions, character development stories, competitions, etc. They can be used to purchase levels in characteristics, skills, or metiers. Note that
