Star Wars – Career Specialisations of the Galaxy
The Assassin
- Source: Edge of the Empire Core Rulebook (sw-ffg-ee-cr-59)
- Talent Tree
- Fantasy Flight Games Rules
- Shadowrun Genesys Rules
- House Rules Changes
- Content Updates

This specialisation can be found as part of the following careers: Bounty Hunter (ee-cr)
Whereas most Bounty Hunters focus primarily on the capture of quarry, those who specialise as Assassins are generally tasked with the straightforward proposition of terminating their targets. The selection of additional skills for an Assassin very much points towards his focus. Assassins teend to prefer getting in quietly, taking out targets (either up close or snipping from afar), and leaving just as silently as they entered. Their talents are very appropriate for this kind of work.
Despite their different methods, Assassins still adhere to many of the same ethics and practices of other Bounty Hunters. They take their work very seriously, avoid all needless bloodshed, and honour their contracts to the letter. Some treat their methods with reverence, even assigning a certain mystique to it. Others simply see themselves as cold killers, and are just fine with it.
Talent Tree – Assassin
Completing each tier earns the title for the character.
- Assassin Tier 1 (Does not require another talent to purchase)
- A1 Grit (1/5 PR (extends to A2))
- B1 Lethal Blows (1/5 PR (extends to B2))
- C1 Stalker (1/5 PR (extends to C2))
- D1 Dodge (A (extends to D2))
- Assassin Tier 2 (Requires a link back to a Tier 1 talent)
- A2 Precise Aim (1/4 AR (extends to A1, B2, A3))
- B2 Jump Up (A (extends to B1, A2, C2, B3))
- C2 Quick Strike (1/4 PR (extends to C1, B2, D2, C3))
- D2 Quick Draw (A (extends to D1, C2, D3))
- Assassin Tier 3 (Requires a link back to a Tier 1 talent)
- A3 Targeted Blow (A (extends to A2, A4))
- B3 Stalker (3/5 PR (extends to B2, C3, B4))
- C3 Lethal Blows (3/5 PR (extends to C2, B3, C4))
- D3 Anatomy Lessons (A (extends to D2, D4))
- Assassin Tier 4 (Requires a link back to a Tier 1 talent)
- A4 Stalker (4/5 PR (extends to A3, B4, A5))
- B4 Sniper Shot (A (extends to B3, A4, B5))
- C4 Dodge (A (extends to C3, C5))
- D4 Lethal Blows (4/5 PR (extends to D3, D5))
- Assassin Tier 5 (Requires a link back to a Tier 1 talent)
- A5 Precise Aim (4/4 AR (extends to A4))
- B5 Deadly Accuracy (P (extends to B4))
- C5 Lethal Blows (5/5 PR (extends to C4))
- D5 Master of Shadows (A (extends to D4))
P – Passive Talent / A – Active Talent / R – Ranked Talent (connections)
Upon Completing the Specialisation Tree – gain the Dedication talent.
Fantasy Flight Games Rules
- Specialisation – Assassin
- Career Skills – Melee (Br), Ranged – Heavy (Ag), Skulduggery (Cun), Stealth (Ag)
- Starting Character gains one rank in two career skills of their choice.
- These skills become additional Career skills.
Shadowrun Genesys Rules
Under my Shadowrun Genesys rules, all specialisations become universal tree’s available to all careers at the same experience cost.
- Specialisation – Assassin
- Career Skills – Melee (Br), Ranged – Heavy (Ag), Skulduggery (Cun), Stealth (Ag)
- Starting Character gains one rank in two career skills of their choice.
- These skills become additional Career skills.
House Rule Changes
Made Dedication the reward for completing a Specialisation Tree instead of a Tier 5 Item. Replaced Dedication with a 5th Tier Lethal Blows in fitting with the Assassin.
Content Updates
- 2022-05-29 – Added to the Genesys Shadowrun rules.
- 2022-04-03 – Updated layout and added story information.
- 2021-11-30 – Updated tree to reflect what is being done in play.
- 2021-11-02 – Completed the assassin talent tree.
- 2021-10-31 – Completing the assassin talent tree.
- 2021-04-07 – Putting in the Attributes for the Skills.
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