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Occupations

Officer (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)

The Officer is a law enforcement officer who maintains order, making them perfect for investigators who need combat skills, legal knowledge, and authority. Officers have skills in combat, investigation, and social manipulation. Officers excel at combat, investigation, and using authority. Their skills in Firearms, First Aid, Law, Persuade, Psychology, and Spot Hidden make them versatile law enforcement investigators.

How it works (mechanics)

**Occupation Skills**: Firearms, First Aid, Law, Persuade, Psychology, Spot Hidden **Credit Rating**: 20-40% **Skill Points**: EDU × 4 (distributed among occupation skills)

Practical tips

**Best For**: Combat-focused characters, characters who want authority, characters who need legal knowledge.

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Officer FAQ

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