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{{Tooltip Character
|name=Janice
|fullname=Janice Kent
|age=26
|profession=Digital Psychologist
|c1=Shrink
|c2=IT Expert
|c3=NERON's Only Friend
|c4=Diplomat
|c5=Radio Expert
|c6=Self-sacrifice
|commander=17
|neron=1
|comms=5
|triumph=Janice gains 3{{Glory}} every time she makes contact with an extra-terrestrial. 
}}
<blockquote>''"In charge of communication in a global sense, she has highest-level access to NERON. Her solid IT and psychoanalytical skills are crucial for the voyage."''</blockquote>

== Summary ==

Essential for maintaining the '''morale''' of her crewmates, Janice is a pillar of the Daedalus. Her strong relationship with [[NERON]] makes her indispensable, and her diplomatic skills are very important during exploration. This important role puts her in danger, as she can is often a prime target for the {{Character|Mush}}...

{{Biography|Janice takes care of the Daedalus' IT requirements. She manages NERON's regular psychological breakdowns and put the A-TRUE protocol in place, which allows the central computer to name its own administrator. Janice also manages the psychological needs of the crew of the Daedalus.|name=Janice}}

== Available Skills ==

{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Skill
!Description
!Kept if {{Character|Mush}}?
|-
|{{Skill|Shrink}}
|
* On cycle change, restore 1 {{Morale}} to all crewmates who are lying down in your room. You also have a chance to cure their [[Disorders]]. 
* For 1{{AP}} , you can '''comfort''' a crewmate to give them +2 {{Morale}}.
|Yes
|-
|{{Skill|IT Expert}}
|Gain 2 {{AP|IT}} per day (max 4), which let you perform free actions in several areas (including [[Research]], [[Projects]], [[Astrophysics]], and [[Communications]]).
|Yes
|-
|{{Skill|NERON's Only Friend}}
|The entire crew will progress [[Project|Projects]] with maximum efficiency (e.g. a relay that would normally advance 12-18% will now always advance 18% on a relay).
|Yes
|-
|{{Skill|Diplomat}}
|
* During [[Expeditions|expeditions]], cancels the possibility of combat. 
* Once per game, you can declare a '''ceasefire''' for 1{{AP}}, which prevents any [[Aggression|aggressive actions]] for 3 cycles in the room where it is declared.
|Yes
|-
|{{Skill|Radio Expert}}
|Doubled efficiency when [[Communications|establishing contact with Sol]]. Increases the effectiveness of teammates' attempts to contact Sol by 50% (while in the same room).
|Yes
|-
|{{Skill|Self-sacrifice}}
|If your {{Morale}} drops to 0, you lose 1{{HP}} per cycle instead of committing suicide.
|Yes but no effect
|}

== Tips ==

* By default, you are the ship's {{Title|neron}}. Remember to adjust the [[BIOS]] settings via the terminal in the [[Nexus]].
* Stay in the dorms so that people lying in beds can benefit from your passive {{Morale}} gain.<br>Keep your channels open so that crew members in other parts of the ship can request comforting should their {{Morale}} get low.
** To maintain your own morale, you can eat [[Plants|fruits]], [[Do the thing]], hug [[Schrödinger]], or ask {{Character|Jin Su}} or {{Character|Kuan Ti}} to take {{Skill|Leader}}.
* If you take {{Skill|Diplomat}}, expect to become a regular part of expedition crews. You may also be needed on the [[Bridge]] when making trades.

=== Skill Notes ===

* {{Skill|Shrink}} is '''essential''' for Janice, and is by far her most important skill. Without it, the crew will greatly struggle to maintain their morale, and they will have no reliable way to cure disorders. Always take this!
* {{Skill|IT Expert}} saves Janice up to 4 {{AP}}/day, allowing her to more efficiently participate in [[Research]] and [[Projects]]. It also makes it easier to use the {{Item|Hacker Kit|16}} when dealing with an uncooperative Commander.
* {{Skill|NERON's Only Friend}} appears good on the surface, but the {{AP}} it saves is overall negligible compared to IT Expert.
* {{Skill|Diplomat}} is very important on expeditions, as it helps guarantee good results in certain zones. It is especially good when searching for [[Eden]], as it increases the chances of finding a {{Item|Starmap Fragment|16}} in [[Crystalite]] zones. Finally, your ceasefire ability can be an excellent defense against a rampaging {{Character|Mush}}.
* {{Skill|Radio Expert}} is not very useful for you. You should mainly be staying in the dormitories and the [[Nexus]], not the [[Bridge]].
* {{Skill|Self-sacrifice}}, while useful, is extremely situational and shouldn't be prioritized over better skills. 

'''Recommendation:'''

* {{Skill|Shrink}},
* {{Skill|IT Expert}}, and
* {{Skill|Diplomat}}

=== If Mush ===

* A Mush Janice may have a hard time managing her AP, since she's not prioritized to get a bed. However, since you're expected to move back and forth between the dormitories to provide your passive morale bonus, you'll have good opportunities to sneakily extract spores. {{Skill|Fertile}} and {{Skill|Splashproof}} may help you out here. 
** Watch out for {{Character|Chao}} or {{Character|Andie}}, who may get suspicious if you move between showers too often.
* When you move around the ship to Comfort people, you may find good opportunities to use other methods of contamination (like {{Skill|Trapper}} and {{Skill|Fungal Kitchen}}).
* If you end up in a crowded room, cause confusion and act in the shadows with {{Skill|Defacer}} or {{Skill|Ninja}}. Coordinate with the other {{Character|Mush}} for maximum impact!
* If you're caught, you can use {{Skill|Diplomat}}'s '''Ceasefire''' action to protect yourself and your colleagues for three cycles.

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