# Professions

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_<mark style="color:purple;">"...we commissioned five specific professions we thought we needed for the voyage. Each had an area of responsibility and expertise within the Society. Each was equally important, though some professions required certain skillsets and therefore it became difficult to find Otters with the appropriate talents..."</mark>_

Every Space Otter Society NFT has one of five unique professions. In addition to the <mark style="color:green;">$SHELLS</mark> generated by every NFT, their profession unlocks additional utility. You may need to hold multiple of the same profession to unlock its additional utility or in some cases just one. Even if you have achieved the ‘maximum benefit’ for holding multiple of a certain profession, extra NFTs in your wallet from that profession will still earn <mark style="color:green;">$SHELLS</mark> at their normal rate.

An **epoch**, when referenced below, is 14 days in the SOS ecosystem.



## Otternauts&#x20;

_<mark style="color:purple;">"...the Otternauts were the most elite pilots I ever had the pleasure of serving alongside. We discovered years of practice on Earth meant very little once thrust into the open galaxy, but these Otternauts performed admirably in the most dangerous of conditions. It seems only fair that they earn more than the other professions..."</mark>_

**Rarity**. Otternauts comprise 10% of the collection.&#x20;

**Utility.** Otternaut NFTs will reward the holder with increased <mark style="color:green;">$SHELLS</mark> staking rewards (18 per epoch) and unlock your ability to join the [SOS Council](the-council). Each Otternaut you hold will earn additional <mark style="color:green;">$SHELLS</mark>.

## ProfessOtters

_<mark style="color:purple;">"...the ProfessOtters are always the ones looked to when in need of answers. A true collection of the brightest minds across Otter civilization. These academics and intellectuals are constantly researching ways for the Society to grow and prosper. Due to their distinction, I often heard rumors they were charged less than other Otters when paying for items during the voyage..."</mark>_

**Rarity.** ProfessOtters comprise 15% of the collection.

**Utility**. Holding (2) ProfessOtter NFTs will reward holders with a 5% discount when redeeming items within the ecosystem for <mark style="color:green;">$SHELLS</mark>. This does not stack with more ProfessOtter NFTs, though you may stake them for <mark style="color:green;">$SHELLS</mark>!

## TechnOtters

_<mark style="color:purple;">"...the TechnOtters have always played a vital role in the upkeep of the societal infrastructure, and it was no surprise they looked after the space program with the attention to detail it required. These engineering and architectural masterminds were always inventing ways to maximize efficiency. It was they who developed the technology to truly harness the power of the stars..."</mark>_

**Rarity.** TechnOtters comprise 15% of the collection.&#x20;

**Utility.** Holding (2) TechnOtter NFTs will reward holders with (2) [<mark style="color:red;">**Solar Pearls**</mark>](../galaxy-stones-or-solar-pearls#solar-pearls) per royalty distribution. Holding (3) TechnOtter NFTs will reward holders with (3) [<mark style="color:red;">**Solar Pearls**</mark>](../galaxy-stones-or-solar-pearls#solar-pearls) per royalty distribution.

## ExplOtters

_<mark style="color:purple;">"...true adventurers at heart, the ExplOtters were always one of my favorites. Tasked with seeking out new resources and habitable zones on newly discovered planets, their voyager spirit always inspires me. It was the ExplOtters that brought back a new favorite type of rock. It was beautiful, captivating, mesmerizing...little did we know its true potential..."</mark>_

**Rarity.** ExplOtters comprise 25% of the collection.&#x20;

**Utility.** Staking ExplOtters will earn 1 [<mark style="color:purple;">**Galaxy Stone**</mark>](../galaxy-stones-or-solar-pearls#rocks) per epoch.

## **Otterzens**

_<mark style="color:purple;">"...the Otterzens have taught me it takes a great Otter to be a good listener. I quickly learned that these Otters were the pulse of our society, keeping it working as needed so the voyage could continue uninterrupted. I also visited their military drills, hoping we would never need to use their training. I knew though, that if we did, they would be prepared to defend the society..."</mark>_

**Rarity.** Otterzens comprise 35% of the collection.&#x20;

**Utility.** Holding (2) Otterzen NFTs will reward holders with a 5% increase in rewards from missions and contests. Holding (4) Otterzen NFTs will reward holders with a 15% increase in rewards from missions and contests. Holding additional Otterzen NFTs does not confer more bonus rewards, but you may stake them for <mark style="color:green;">$SHELLS</mark>.
