Your character is a respected authority in a specific scientific field. Possibilities include physics, chemistry, biology, and so on. In the elite circles of that particular field, the character is recognised for his expertise. Even if his Skill level is low, it merely means he is towards the bottom of his particular group of the elite.

Whenever the character makes a Science roll pertaining to his area of expertise, he automatically receives a +1 knowledge bonus. In addition, the character should pick a specific area of specialisation (like gravity, electricity or reptiles).

When a science roll involves that specialisation, his knowledge bonus increases to +2, and any research efforts involving the speciality are resolved at one time increment faster.