Politics (Millennium Skills)

Politics is the ability to operate within the political process of a governing entity and to have one's interests fulfilled. A skill useful mostly to politicians, but also to lobbyists, as well as others who have personal political causes. This skill includes general knowledge of the political process as well as the following abilities:

Bribery - Political: The ability to grease the required palms within the political process. Often not in the form of cash, but rather as favor trading, most of the time.

Diplomacy The conduct by government officials of negotiations and other relations between nations (or similar entities, like political parties), usually with a focus on tactful discussions and reasoned arguments, and an eye toward compromise and consensus.

Intimidation - Political: The ability to use threats to another's political credibility to encourage cooperation.