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KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge skills generally reflect how much a character knows about a given subject, whether it is aliens, languages or laws. It is an overall measure of your character's "common sense" and academic knowledge, combined. Characters with a high Knowledge have a good memory for details, and have learned a lot about different aliens and planets. They often have a flair for languages, and they know how to get things done in bureaucracies.
The character is familiar with law enforcement techniques and procedures. He or she knows how to deal with the authorities - for example, he or she may be able to persuade a customs official not to impound her/his ship or not to arrest him or her for a minor offense.
Characters are also knowledgeable about laws. By making a successful law enforcement skill check, the character will know whether or not bribery, resistance or cooperation is advisable under particular circumstances. This skill...