Playing the Role of a Specialist

What are Specialists and which roles count as Specialist?
Specialists are always BC members and do the jobs that the rank and file are not cut out to do, such as; Specialists differ from associates in that specialists are always badged members of the BC. As specialists are part of the BC, they are expected to conform to the BC military culture such as by saluting, marching and wearing the BC insignia etc. Being part of the military also means they are expected to be able to fight and defend themselves, as well as their comrades. If the character starts with no fighting skills whatsoever they should roleplay learning these skills during the event (some comedy is always welcome during basic training)
 * Magic Specialist – This can include any of the spheres of magic covered in What magics can I take?
 * Alchemist - Alchemists are considered specialists. On a case by case basis they are placed either with the magic users or the healers depending on their other skills. If neither of these is a logical fit then they may be placed under the Quartermasters command.
 * Physician/Healer - Healers are characters whose primary skills are surgery or healing magics. Healers are part of the BC medical core.

Golden rules of playing a specialist
Back to What roles can I play?
 * 1) Your character is a member of BC, roleplay being a part of a military unit and don't be a law unto yourself.
 * 2) Integrate with the other characters, join in with the camaraderie.
 * 3) Make it look and sound good whenever you do your 'specialism'.
 * 4) Know the rules of the system for your specialism inside out.