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Every skill in all five trees, what it costs and does at each level, what you need first, and the trainer and contract that unlock it, with where to find them on the map.
Unlock Planetologist
Derek Chinara teaches the advanced lessons too.
Journey: Knowledge of the PlanetologistHow skill points work
Every skill shows the game's point cost for each of its levels. Attributes start cheapest, abilities and techniques cost more, and spice skills cost the most. A skill also needs one of the skills it links to in the tree. Levels 2 and 3 and the capstone at the bottom of each block stay locked until the advanced trainer's contracts open them.
JourneyKnowledge of the Planetologist11 steps
Understanding the ecosystems of entire planets is a powerful thing. If I wish to unlock the knowledge and skills of a Planetologist, I must find a proper trainer and learn their rigorous science and ecological literacy.
- Locate the Planetologist trainer
- Talk to Derek Chinara at his camp
- Complete contract "PLANETOLOGIST: Basics: Minimic Film Recovery"
- Complete contract "PLANETOLOGIST: ADVANCED: Buried Archives"
- Complete contract "PLANETOLOGIST: ADVANCED: Adhering to Hierarchy"
- Complete contract "PLANETOLOGIST: ADVANCED: Science Unlocked"
- Complete contract "PLANETOLOGIST: ADVANCED: The Search for Kynes"
- Complete contract "PLANETOLOGIST: ADVANCED: A Reasonable Routine"
- Complete contract "PLANETOLOGIST: ADVANCED: Clues from the Past"
- Complete contract "PLANETOLOGIST: ADVANCED: The Planetologist Report"
- Complete contract "PLANETOLOGIST: ADVANCED: The Final Piece"
LeadI Spy a PlanetologistCyprian Io · Tradepost: Griffin's Reach
I have a modest little chore that needs doing. Find the Planetologist Derek Chinara. I’m told he’s skulking about the rocky clefts above the Blight. I should like a detailed report of his current doings. Generous recompense.
- Talk to Derek Chinara at his camp
- Complete Derek's contract "Minimic Film Recovery"
- Deliver your report at the Griffin's Reach tradepost
- Call Issuer through your contract menu
BasicsAssistance RequiredDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's ReachPlanetology Training Available
My name is Derek Chinara. I have been tasked with recovering the Minimic film records of the Imperial Testing Stations in the area. Unfortunately, it appears that the testing station here has been overrun by a particularly savage brand of lowlifes. I have made my camp above the testing station and will reward anyone who can recover the records. Find me and we can discuss details. My funds are limited, but I am sure that alternatives can be found.
- Meet Derek Chinara at his outpost above Imperial Testing Station No. 2
Rewards: Planetology Training Available
In the contracts listBasicsMinimic Film RecoveryDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's ReachUnlocks Planetologist Skill Tree
Somewhere in this testing station is a cache of minimic film reels, detailing what exactly the Old Empire was doing in this facility. This cache was hidden when the lab was sealed, so it may be hard to find. And the scavengers occupying it don't make matters any easier. Good luck!
- Enter Imperial Testing Station No. 2
- Enter Imperial Testing Station No. 2
- Find the Minimic Film
- Report back
- Go to the entrance of Derek's camp
Rewards: Unlocks Planetologist Skill Tree
In the contracts listAdvancedBuried ArchivesDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's ReachUnlocks Level 2 Planetologist Skills
Like any other Imperial Testing Station, No. 197 stored their records on Minimic Film, and I need those records. However, as you demonstrated in Testing Station No. 2, you, my dauntless friend, are clearly much better equipped to handle any... obstacles, inside. Go, recover the records. Then we can talk about planetology.
- Recover the Minimic Film records from the testing station
- Deliver the Minimic Films to Derek
- Receive training from Derek at his camp
Rewards: Unlocks Level 2 Planetologist Skills
In the contracts listAdvancedPlanetology Aid: Testing Station 163Derek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's Reach
I am on an expedition in the O’odham. Go to Testing Station 163, find me, and I will have work for you.
- Find and help Derek in Testing Station 163
AdvancedPlanetology Aid: Testing Station 197Derek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's Reach
I am making an excursion to Testing Station 197, in the Vermillius Gap, and require help from those with competency. If you can find me there, you might just be the sort of operative I require.
- Find and help Derek in Testing Station 197
AdvancedPlanetology Aid: Testing Station 29Derek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's Reach
Are you well acquainted with the Hagga Rift? Can you find Testing Station 29? If you can find me there, I have work for you.
- Find and help Derek in Testing Station 29
AdvancedPlanetology Aid: Testing Station 71Derek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's Reach
I require assistance in the O’odham. If you can find Testing Station 71, then you likely have the skills I need. Generous compensation.
- Find and help Derek in testing station 71
AdvancedPlanetology Aid: Testing Station 76Derek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's Reach
Looking for aid in Jabal Eifrit Al-janub from someone who knows the area. I am making an expedition to Testing Station 76. If you can find me, you likely have the skills I need. Recompense will be provided.
- Find and help Derek in Testin Station 76
AdvancedAdhering to HierarchyDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's Reach
My supposed superior, Cyprian Io, has shown very little interest in my work thus far. However, protocol demands I provide an update on my findings and get his approval to access Kynes's research notes... Find him in Arrakeen. There, using his mother's influence, the small-minded man has claimed ostentatious quarters for himself, upstairs in the Salusan Bull. If you've yet to visit Arrakeen, fly para-east, you'll get there eventually. Or take a 'thopter taxi from one of the tradeposts.
- Find Cyprian Io on the second floor of the Salusan Bull
- Deliver Derek's Report
- Request access to Kynes's research notes
- Return to Derek
- Go to the entrance of Derek's camp
AdvancedScience UnlockedDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's ReachUnlocks Level 3 Planetologist Skills
I understand your desire to see me freed, but I would rather not alert the slavers to my presence once more, not until the path out of here is clear and I have the records of this station in my possession. See, with your capable help, I imagine we can get our hands on *both* the minimic films *and* the keys to this cage, don’t you think? I’ll make myself comfortable, while… well, I won't be comfortable, but I shall await your glorious return, my friend!
- Search the testing station for the Minimic Film records
- Search the testing station for the keys to Derek's cage
- Deliver the Minimic Film to Derek
- Free Derek
- Receive training from Derek at his camp
Rewards: Unlocks Level 3 Planetologist Skills
In the contracts listAdvancedThe Search for KynesDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's Reach
I believe Liet-Kynes was up to something, and if Io won't grant me access to the research, we should retrace Kynes's steps ourselves. However, to do that we must learn more about Kynes… Assuming the high-ranking Thufir Hawat, undoubtedly an expert in information trading, is even willing to talk to you, you will find him in Arrakeen.
- Talk to Thufir Hawat about Kynes
- Find the entrance to Sietch Tarl
- Investigate Sietch Tarl
- Bring the note back to Derek
- Go to the entrance of Derek's camp
AdvancedA Reasonable RoutineDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's ReachUnlocks a Planetologist Capstone Skill
It appears that Imperial Testing Stations have become popular hideouts for a myriad of unsavory elements. No. 29 is no exception, so I thank my good fortune to have run into you again, while your bravado is inspiring, I think we should play to our strengths, don’t you? Go, find the minimic film records, and I’ll stay here. Keeping a look-out, certainly.
- Enter Imperial Testing Station No. 29
- Find the Minimic Film
- Deliver the Minimic Films to Derek
- Receive training from Derek at his camp
- Go to the entrance of Derek's camp
Rewards: Unlocks a Planetologist Capstone Skill
In the contracts listAdvancedClues from the PastDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's ReachUnlocks a Planetologist Capstone Skill
Somewhere within this Testing Station lies what I think is an account of Kynes's research into transforming the planet. Keep an eye out for it! Oh, also keep an eye out for the inhabitants, I don’t like what those cultists have done to the place, and they don't seem particularly... scientifically-minded. I’ll stay here and try not to get spotted by anyone.
- Recover the Minimic Film records from the testing station
- Search for Kynes's notes in the testing station
- Deliver Dr. Kynes's Research Notes to Derek
- Deliver the Minimic Films to Derek
- Receive training from Derek at his camp
Rewards: Unlocks a Planetologist Capstone Skill
In the contracts listAdvancedThe Planetologist ReportDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's Reach
Once more, Cyprian Io has demanded a report. Last I heard, he’s still conducting his affairs from the upper floor of the Salusan Bull in Arrakeen, so head there and relay our information. I don’t like either one of us spending more time than necessary with that misbegotten fool, and this sudden interest in the science of Planetology seems unlike him, please, be on your guard, and come find me afterwards.
- Deliver the report to Cyprian Io
- Save Derek
- Kill the first sniper team
- Kill the second sniper team
- Search Derek's camp for clues
- Go to the entrance of Derek's camp
AdvancedThe Final PieceDerek Chinara · Tradepost: Griffin's ReachUnlocks a Planetologist Capstone Skill
The final puzzle piece is close, I can feel it. According to the notes I’ve been able to put together, Kynes held a famous lecture about his grand plans for Arrakis, and I believe there is a recording of it, somewhere within this very Testing Station! You should look for an old holo projector. I’ll stay here deciphering more of these notes, but don’t worry. I've finally figured out how to look after myself.
- Find the recording of Kynes in the testing station
- Deliver the recording to Derek
- Receive training from Derek at his camp
Rewards: Unlocks a Planetologist Capstone Skill
In the contracts list
Scientist7
Cutteray MiningAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
Your understanding of structural and mineral composition leads to an increase in the resource yield when using a cutteray.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +10% | +15% | +20% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
Dew GatheringAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
Careful manipulation of the Holtzman field on the dew reaper allows you to increase the water yield.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +10% | +15% | +20% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Cutteray Mining, Deep Analysis, Compaction
ReroutingAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
Tinkering with your power pack allows you to increase the recharge rate.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +3% | +6% | +10% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Cutteray Mining, Overcharge, Deep Analysis
Deep AnalysisAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
You develop an understanding of analysis mode mining with the cutteray. Your bonus yields are increased.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +10% | +15% | +20% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Dew Gathering, Overcharge, Rerouting, Compaction
CompactionAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
You've made minor adjustments to the way you use the compactor that improves the efficiency of its resource yields.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +10% | +15% | +20% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Dew Gathering, Deep Analysis, Conservation of Energy
OverchargeScience · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
You have learned to push your power pack beyond its limits, allowing you to increase the maximum power capacity.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Rerouting, Conservation of Energy, Deep Analysis
Conservation of EnergyTechnique · 3 levels · Capstone2 / 3 / 4 pts
When you focus your efforts, you can reduce the power drain of every action that you take.
Techniques only take effect when equipped.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 2 | 3 | 4 |
- To learn it Unlock Skill at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contracts: "A Reasonable Routine" or "Clues from the Past" or "The Final Piece")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Compaction, Overcharge
Explorer7
Suspensor PadAbility1 pts
Drop a suspensor device that launches yourself (and targets) into the air. Useful for navigation and traversal.
Abilities must be equipped and activated from the ability bar.
| Level 1 | |
|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 |
| Cooldown | 15 s |
| Stamina Cost | 15 |
| Duration | 10 s |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
CartographerAttribute1 pts
You can now create sinkcharts of the areas revealed by your surveys. You also reveal a larger area of the fog of war when traversing the map. Create sinkcharts from the Map Screen, but you will require a blank sinkchart in your inventory.
| Level 1 | |
|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Needs one of Suspensor Pad, Scanner Mastery
CartographerAttribute1 pts
You can now create sinkcharts of the areas revealed by your surveys. You also reveal a larger area of the fog of war when traversing the map. Create sinkcharts from the Map Screen, but you will require a blank sinkchart in your inventory.
| Level 1 | |
|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Needs one of Suspensor Pad, Scanner Mastery
MountaineerAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
You are better at finding handholds and footholds while climbing, reducing your stamina drain.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | -15% | -20% | -25% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Suspensor Pad, Stillsuit Seals
Scanner MasteryAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
You have become proficient with the hand scanner - improving the range of detection.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +15% | +20% | +25% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Cartographer, Spice Surveyor, Cartographer
Stillsuit SealsAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | ×1.05 | ×1.1 | ×1.15 |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Mountaineer, Spice Surveyor
Spice SurveyorAttribute · Capstone2 pts
Through research and field experience, you've learned to recognize the density of a spice bed from surveys. This ability is of most use in the Deep Desert.
| Level 1 | |
|---|---|
| Skill points | 2 |
- To learn it Unlock Skill at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contracts: "A Reasonable Routine" or "Clues from the Past" or "The Final Piece")
- Needs one of Scanner Mastery, Stillsuit Seals
Mechanic7
Vehicle RepairAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
Your field training as a mechanic reduces the maximum durability loss of vehicle components when performing repairs.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +15% | +25% | +35% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
Fuel Efficient DriverAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
Driving groundcars has taught you several techniques for fuel conservation while exploring. This applies to all types of ground vehicles.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | -15% | -20% | -25% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Vehicle Repair, Vehicle Scanning, Fuel Efficient Pilot
Vehicle MiningAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +10% | +15% | +20% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Vehicle Repair, Vehicle Scanning, Sandcrawler Yield
Vehicle ScanningAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
You have become proficient with vehicle mounted scanners - improving the range of detection.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +15% | +20% | +25% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Fuel Efficient Driver, Vehicle Mining, Fuel Efficient Pilot, Sandcrawler Yield
Fuel Efficient PilotAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
Piloting ornithopters has taught you several techniques for fuel conservation while exploring. This applies to all types of ornithopters.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | -15% | -20% | -25% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Fuel Efficient Driver, Vehicle Scanning, Heat Management
Sandcrawler YieldAttribute · 3 levels1 / 3 / 4 pts
Your understanding of sand and the vacuum static action of the sandcrawler allows you to harvest spice more efficiently.
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill points | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bonus | +10% | +15% | +20% |
- To learn it Unlock Tree at the basic Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Minimic Film Recovery")
- Level 2 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Buried Archives")
- Level 3 Unlock Upgrade at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contract: "Science Unlocked")
- Needs one of Vehicle Mining, Vehicle Scanning, Heat Management
Heat ManagementSpice skill · Capstone · Spice3 pts
Requires Prescience While under the influence of large amounts of melange, you can instinctively sense where and how to shift a vehicle to reduce heat buildup.
| Level 1 | |
|---|---|
| Skill points | 3 |
| Bonus | -20% |
- To learn it Unlock Skill at the advanced Planetologist Trainer (contracts: "A Reasonable Routine" or "Clues from the Past" or "The Final Piece")
- Needs one of Fuel Efficient Pilot, Sandcrawler Yield
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