XP Cost: 7; 14; 21; 36
Ranks: 4
Skill Point Cost: Varies
Self Teach: No
Learn Time: 8; 16; 26; 39 weeks
Rarity: Rare
Prerequisite: None
Limitation: None
Debarment: None

Here is a base set of knacks that allows a character to learn more about clockwork engineering with four levels of knowledge: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master. Depending on the level of knack a character can look at something and to varying degrees know more about it- its origin, the level of time, effort, or intelligence it might take to build said device, the base components and difficulty or rawness of the creation, its purpose, function, operational usage, and similar details. Every clockwork creation has a Knack level requirement to be able to operate. Without the appropriate level or higher a character cannot use said item. Without the Basic Clockwork Knack, at minimum, useful or successful interaction with a clockwork device is impossible.
The basic level (Rank 1) covers the fundamental foundation of applied science, simple mathematics related to operation, and a general history of the clockwork engineering field including the theories behind elastic energy, spring rates, and gear ratios, but not an understanding of its true potential. This also allows them to start down the pathway of a clockwork engineering track and be able to dabble in and use their creations at a base level.
Intermediate level (Rank 2) is the beginning of grasping the reality of the potential of the clockwork field rather than a fantastical misconception; this includes a grasp on helical and worm gears, torsion springs, and mechanical motion.
Advanced level (Rank 3) grants the character knowledge and capabilities of one more versed in the field, allowing them to have a realistic vision of its abilities and limits along with an understanding of its theories and practical applications; this covers the fundamentals of hydrodynamics, simple outer-casing metallurgy, advanced mathematics and its theories, the physics of torque, and apparatus movement dynamics.
Mastery (Rank 4) is the pinnacle of the field allowing one to fully understand the field within the limits of the world’s advancements and also see beyond to the possibilities of what more could be done. Masters are also allowed to develop their own schematics for the clockwork engineering field (with close supervision from staff).

Rulings and Updates

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