The Skill of the Engineers and Their Tools

Should an engineer come under attack, his deductive reasoning and tools at hand can become effective weapons.

The Scan Skill (also known as "Peep")

Some people are skilled at visually identifying and analyzing all types of things, especially Engineers who train and specialize in this kind of work. In the specific case of a highly skilled man such as Cid, he can determine weak points of many foes and allies just from deductive reasoning and insightful observation. Those with this skill can be asked to analyze an enemy when confronted, and the skilled person can report their findings to the party to enable a much more sound strategy for success.

Tools

To most people a hammer is used to pound nails or other things, however in the hands of Cid or another engineer it can become an effective weapon, especially against machines. An engineer such as Cid can easily and quickly determine the most effective manner in which to destroy or damage a machine with the simple use of the hammer.