How "when {archetype X} uses ability Y" works?

[krzmelek]

Can somebody please tell:
There are a plenty of perks, for example for officer archetype, which says like - triggered when the officer uses ability. Does it work only for officer archetype abilities, of for all active abilities of officer-characters (including 2nd archetype, psyker or navigator ones)?

[spammdc]

I think it depends on the wording.
If you copy and past text I or others can help you better.

[Ash]

Most of the time in such cases I would bet on archetype-specific abilities (as in "it will work only when officer abilities are used"). Abilities and perks which do not rely on specific archetype usually have broader descriptions like "if character receives turn from other characters abilities" or something like that.

But yeah, if you specify perk name or its description, it will be easier to give you an answer.

[krzmelek]

Originally posted by spammdc:

I think it depends on the wording.
If you copy and past text I or others can help you better.

Talent "Focus!" for example:
"Whenever the Officer uses an ability on an ally, that ally gains a bonus to their Perception and Ballistic Skill..."

[krzmelek]

Originally posted by Ash:

Most of the time in such cases I would bet on archetype-specific abilities (as in "it will work only when officer abilities are used"). Abilities and perks which do not rely on specific archetype usually have broader descriptions like "if character receives turn from other characters abilities" or something like that.

My first guess was the same)
But right now i'm reading an opinion on reddit - that such description actually relates to ANY abilities used by particular character (psyker, navi, etc.)
Sounds strange... And seems to be too OP)