Okay, Tomcat, let's see what we've got with Basic Science Officer. The whole package should be 25 picks (20 predetermined, 5 choose your own). Here's what I count breaking the predetermined skills down:
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Computer Use (Retrieve) +2 = 3 picks (2 for skill levels, 1 for specialty)
Energy Weapons +1 = 1 pick
Life Science +3 = 3 picks
Physical Science +3 = 3 picks
Planetary Science +3 = 3 picks
Repair +2 = 2 picks
Space Science +2 = 2 picks
System Operation (Sensors) +2 = 3 picks (2 for skill levels, 1 for specialty)
TOTAL 20 picks
Throw in the Pick 5 picks, and the character should have a total of 25 picks for Professional Development. Wanna throw the chargen workup up here and let's see if we can figure out what went wrong?