Every standard identity substitutes for at least one ability, by default, or more if taken as an additional feature. It’s only for taking actions that the ability it subs for ordinarily covers.
An identity does not sub for that ability for the purposes of coercing a shock meter or making a stress check, unless it has the Resists Shock or Coerces feature respectively.
I know Invisible Clergy Lore, of course I can: tell an avatar from a lunatic, jump to incorrect conclusions that somehow pan out, distinguish the residue of amateur art projects.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Substitutes for Secrecy.
Feature: Evaluates the Unnatural.
I’m a Scout Leader, of course I can be prepared, find a good spot to camp, tie the right know, organise a jamboree, play harmonica, hunt dinner, muster support.
Substitutes for: Knowledge or Status.
Feature: Medical.
Feature: Provides Firearms Attacks or Coerces Helplessness.
Feature: Substitutes for Fitness or Cooperative
I’m Obsessed with UFOS, of course I can attempt geometry and trigonometry, spot the tells of CGI, process video frame-by-frame.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Substitutes for Notice.
Feature: Substitutes for Pursuit.
I’m Unusually Old, of course I can find information even when the Internet’s down, be patient and persistent, be prepared for the unexpected.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Substitutes for Status.
Feature: Protects Helplessness.
I Can’t Resist a Mystery, of course I can bond with you over your favorite crime show, figure out ciphers and notice acrostics, spot inconsistencies.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Substitutes for Notice.
Feature: Substitutes for Connect.
I’m an Academic, of course I can access obscure libraries and archives that you never knew existed, get an interview with a reclusive expert, recognize specious bullshit research.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Substitutes for Status.
Feature: Protects Unnatural.
I’m a Server, of course I can talk to the local beat cop on a first name basis, spot the person or event that’s out of place, give directions.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Protects Isolation.
Feature: Substitutes for Fitness.
I’m a Hacker, of course I can dazzle non-techies with jargon, make your laptop run faster, install or uninstall softwarez, consume alarming quantities of caffeine.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Substitutes for Lie.
Feature: Unique (can break into and subvert computer systems).
I’m an Authentic Thaumaturge, of course I can read a couple dead languages, spot mystic symbols incorporated into everyday objects, babble disturbingly.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Casts Rituals.
Feature: Every Authentic Thaumaturge starts play knowing two minor rituals of the player’s choice, or two chosen by the GM as being particularly likely to be useful (unique).
I’m a Zookeeper, of course I can get into the zoo, acquire poisonous snake venom, remain unbothered by the anteater’s incredible stench.
Substitutes for: Knowledge.
Feature: Provides Initiative.
Feature: Substitutes for Dodge.
