Languages

The common language of the Known Galaxy is Basic. Most people speak it if not as their main language, they are at least fluent in it and virtually everyone can understand it. However, some areas of the galaxy are so isolated that Basic is rarely spoken. Some aliens can’t or refuse to speak Basic. For example, Wookiees can understand Basic, but, because of the structure of their mouths, usually cannot speak it. Ewoks do not normally understand Basic, but can learn it fairly easily. The languages skill is used to determine whether or not a character understands something in another language. If the character wants to say something in a language in which he isn’t fluent (see “specialization” below) increase the difficulty by two levels.