botanist
Experts in the world of plants, botanists often specialize in the study of a specific set of behaviors, type of environment, or classification of plant. They often know at least the basics of Agrokinesis, the ability to manipulate the growth, shape, and even genetic materials of plantlife.
Raz, Today I flunked out of training. Completely. Not even Admiral Kydell would take me, and I begged. I've been reassigned for training as a biologist, in the hope I can still be of use to the Confederation. I hope this letter finds you well. I miss you. Your loving brother,
Perception
Purpose
Botanists have proven critical to the advancement of alchemy, as well as the success of space-based military and civilian vessels. Their study of plant life has led to the identification of key species to grow within spacecraft to assist in various aspects of life in space beyond simply food production, not to mention the development of effective and efficient growth techniques including specialized hydroponics methods. There have even been efforts to successfully identify a variety of species to allow for more powerful Agrokinetic spellcasting in space, as the nature of agrokinesis means the magic cannot be used without a local plant-generated Magical Field.
Social Status
Biologist Kane Jeb, Biologists are important. And some of the bravest people I know. I just returned from ████, we were tasked with defending a small team of biologists while they ██████ ███ ███████. Even when the ████ ██ they focused on their work. Don't believe the stories. Biologists are ████ ██ ███████ and I'm proud of you. Miss you too,While biologists are well regarded in most civilian sectors they tend to be overlooked by the military despite their successes in improving the comfort of space travel. The Sparnell Confederation is particularly prone to this, considering biologists and other civilian-centric careers as inferior to more military-minded pursuits. Due to the nature of Janikk, the Mordena value their biologists regardless of specialization.
Operations
Workplace
A botanist's workplace depends upon their specialization, research focus, available funding, and employer. Most maintain a reasonably stocked laboratory, capable of chemical and microscopic inspection of the plants within their care and area of focus, but the amount of time they spend within the laboratory versus out in the field varies by individual.
Field work is especially important when seeking new plants for study, and often botanists and other biologists are sent ahead as scouts when seeking new planets for colonization and even new locations for military bases. The Sparnell Confederation is particularly notable for sending their botanists on advanced scouting missions, escorted only by a small Special Forces unit, despite the officially held low opinion of such researchers.
Alternative Names
agrobiologist
plant biologist
plant biologist
Type
Agricultural / Fishing / Forestry
Demand
staple
Other Associated professions
Related Technologies
Jeb is so great <3 I love the letters that make their way through these details to accent the different tasks and skills--and Admiral Kydell's sneaky sneaksterness. XD
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