A character with this proficiency has studied the old and forgotten technologies and can thus identify the function of technological relics. If the character makes a successful Ancient Lore check, he or she will be able to identify and use a technological relic; if Engineering is also known, ancient devices can also be repaired.
Alternatively, a character can learn Ancient Lore as history. In this case, the character does not know specifically about devices of the past, but instead knows about the people and events of the past.
Thus, this skill has two versions: Ancient Lore/Technology, and Ancient Lore/History. By spending two intensities, the character can learn both applications of the skill.
Critical Success: The character knows the details of operating the device or recalls all of the important information regarding the historical event in question.
Critical Failure: The character has “just enough knowledge to be dangerous” of the historical device and no knowledge of the historical event.