Junior Tuner: Guardians of the Galactic Beat

 Initiates to the Chronologist guild are typically individuals employed by a Chronologist to complete their current mission. Should this hired help prove capable, the guild member will continue their training on the metronome network. 

Junior Tuner Tradesperson  2

Human

Humanoid

A nervous but eager young recruit, often fresh out of basic temporal theory courses. They wear the Guild's standard grey fatigues, often smudged with grease from Metronome machinery. They carry a Pulse Rule and a small toolkit for minor adjustments.

Junior Tuners perform routine diagnostic checks on Metronome sub-systems, clean conduits, fetch tools and components for senior Chronologists, and assist with data entry. They are often found observing more experienced Guild members, trying to absorb every detail. Anxious to prove themselves, prone to overthinking, but deeply committed to the Guild's mission. They might accidentally trigger a minor, localized temporal effect that needs player intervention to resolve.

Perception +8 

Languages: Common 

Cooperative Nature: Junior Tuners are natural assistants; they have a +4 circumstance bonus to Aid Checks.

Basic Modifications: Junior Tuners are able to apply the Big Boom, Bunker Buster, Incapacitant, Magnetic Levitator, Long-Range Propulsor, Troubleshoot, Desperate Repair, or Killbot Mods.

Watchful Monitor:  A junior tuner is accompanied by an Exocortex Surveilance Drones they constructed as part of their initiation into the Mechanic vocation. This Drone transmits it’s sensory input to the tuner and can prevent them from being put Off-Guard by being flanked

Remote Operation:  The Tuner can remotely operate a vehicle or other machine through their Watchful Monitor

Skills:  Computers +8, Chronomancer Lore +8, Crafting +11, Society +7

Gear:  Hammer, Laser Pistol, Estex Suit, Tuner’s Rig (Pulse Rule, Commercial Repair Kit, Commercial Hacking Kit)

Str +1, Dex +4, Con +4, Int +5, Wis +3, Cha +1 

AC 17;  Fortitude +8, Reflex +11, Will +5

HP 28

Speed 25 ft.

Melee Hammer +9 [+4/-1] (Shove), Damage 1d8+1 bludgeoning

Ranged Laser Pistol +11 [+6/+1](1d6Fire)

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Influencing a Junior Tuner

Traits: Nervous, eager recruit; aspiring Chronologists Guild technician
Perception: +8
Will: +5
Discovery: Perception DC 18; Crafting or Society DC 17 to learn service hierarchy and technical background

Influence Skills and DCs

Skill	DC	Notes
Society	17	Guild customs, ritual etiquette
Crafting	15	Demonstrate technical competence
Diplomacy	15	Encourage, mentor, or negotiate
Performance	20	Inspire via motivational speech
Deception	19	Bluff with impressive technical jargon
Intimidation	21	Intimidation is resisted

Influence Thresholds

Influence Points	Benefit
3	Junior Tuner offers enthusiastic help, providing tool access or routine research, and +4 to Aid checks for PC tasks.
6	Shares insider tips, basic metronome schematics, and quick diagnostics.
10	Makes introductions to higher-ranking Guild members, provides mission support or data access.

Resistances

• Intimidation and overt pressure increase Influence DC by 2 (DC 21).

• Patronizing behavior or dismissive commentary raises all DCs by 2.

• Discussing failed missions or personal insecurities makes Junior Tuners defensive.

Weaknesses

• Earnest mentorship and technical demonstrations lower DCs by 2.

• Sharing stories of overcoming adversity or offering praise grants an automatic Influence Point once per session.

• Revealing one’s own low Guild rank increases bond strength and lowers DC for Society or Crafting checks by 2.