Out of Game Discussion Thread.
My question was in regards to the tools of the trade optional rule found on page 255 and if that was in effect or not.
Tools of the Trade (Optional Rule): As an optional rule, a player character or important NPC can start play with a particular piece of equipment he has acquired while in the employ of a government or military organization. To refl etc this past ownership, the character may possess one item up to 2 levels higher in its Legality Rating than his Equipped Trait normally covers. Remember, however, that this piece of equipment technically still belongs to the organization from which the character received it, and not to the character himself
(though it may have been given to the character as a reward). The acquired item may even be stolen goods, or a trophy of past accomplishments. The gamemaster must decide which situation applies.
As for edge I think I've used one point on a demolitions check, and I will use a second point here to bump up this roll as well.