Core Skills for all Pilots:
Engineering 5 - to maximize the power core.
Electronics 5 - to maximize the CPU.
Energy Management 5 - to maximize the capacitor capacity.
Energy Systems Operation 5 - to maximize the rate at which the capacitor recharges.
Energy Grid Upgrades 5 - to reduce the CPU requirements of installing power modules.
Mechanic 5 - To maximize hull strength.
Shield Management 5 - to maximize shield capacity.
Shield Operation 5 - to maximize the rate at which the shield recharges.
Hull Upgrade 5 - To maximize armor strength.
Repair Systems 4 - To be able to operate the best armor and hull repair modules.

Mod 1 = 100% effect
Mod 2 = 86.9% effect
Mod 3 = 57.1% effect
Mod 4 = 28.2% effect
Mod 5 = 10.6% effect
Mod 6 = 3.0% effect