Palladium Skill List to Equivalent Mekton Skills
(Sample list given from Robotech book 1)

Communications:
Cryptography...............=.Cryptography (H) [Intelligence]
Laser......................=.Laser Comm [Tech Ability]
Optic Systems..............=.Optic Systems [Tech Ability]
Radio: Basic...............=.Radio Comm [Tech Ability]
Radio: Scrambler...........=.Radio Scrambling [Tech Ability]
Radio Satellite............=.Satellite Comm (H) [Tech Ability]
Surveillance...............=.Surveillance [Intelligence]
T.V./Video.................=.Video Tech [Tech Ability]

Domestic:
Cook.......................=.Cooking [Empathy]
Dance......................=.Dancing [Empathy]
Fish.......................=.Fishing [Empathy]
Sew........................=.Sewing [Empathy
Sing.......................=.Singing [Empathy]

Electrical:
Basic Electronics...........=.Electronics [Technical Ability]
Electrical Engineer.........=.Electronic Engineer (H) [Tech Ability]
Mecha Electronics...........=.Mecha Electronics (H) [Tech Ability]

Espionage/Military:
Detect Ambush...............=.Notice Ambush [Intelligence]
Detect Concealment..........=.Notice Concealment [Intelligence]
Disguise....................=.Disguise [Intelligence]
Escape Artist...............=.Escape Artistry (H) [Reflexes]
Forgery.....................=.Forgery (H) [Tech Ability]
Intelligence................=.Intelligence Gathering (H) [Intelligence]
Impersonation...............=.Impersonating (H) [Empathy]
Land Navigation.............=.Navigating [Reflexes]
Pick Locks..................=.Pick Locks (H) [Tech Ability]
Pick Pockets................=.Pickpockets (H) [Tech Ability]
Sniper......................=.Sniper (H) [Reflexes]
Tracking....................=.Shadowing/Avoid Pursuit (H) [Intelligence]
Wilderness Survival.........=.Survival (Wilderness) [Intelligence]

Mechanical:
Automobile Mechanics........=.Auto Tech [Tech Ability]
Aircraft Mechanics..........=.Aero Tech [Tech Ability]
Computer Repair.............=.Comp Tech [Tech Ability]
Locksmith...................=.Locksmith [Tech Ability]
Mecha Mechanics.............=.Mecha Tech (H) [Tech Ability]
Mechanical Engineering......=.Mechanic Engineer (H) [Tech Ability]
Veritech Mechanics..........=.Valkery/Mecha Tech (H) [Tech Ability]

Medical:
Criminal Science/Forensics..=.Forensics (H) [Intelligence]
First Aid...................=.First Aid [Tech Ability]
Medical Doctor..............=.Medical Tech (H) [Tech Ability]
Paramedic...................=.Paramedic [Tech Ability]
Pathology...................=.Pathology (H) [Tech Ability]

Physical:
HtH: Basic..................=.Brawling [Reflexes]
HtH: Expert.................=.Hand to Hand [Reflexes]
HtH: Martial Arts...........=.Martial Arts (H) [Reflexes]
Body Building...............=.Body Building [Body]
Boxing......................=.Boxing [Reflexes]
Climbing....................=.Climbing [Reflexes]
Fencing.....................=.Fencing [Reflexes]
Gymnastics..................=.Gymnastics (H) [Reflexes]
Prowl.......................=.Stealth [Reflexes]
Swimming....................=.Swimming [Reflexes]
Swimming S.C.U.B.A..........=.Scuba (H) [Reflexes]
Wrestling...................=.Wrestling [Reflexes]

Pilot (Ground, Air, Water):
Automobile..................=.Driving [Reflexes]
Mecha (Destroid Only).......=.Mecha Piloting (H) [Reflexes]
Mecha Combat (Specify)......=.Mecha Fighting (H) [Reflexes]
Motorcycle..................=.Motorcycling [Reflexes]
Truck.......................=.Trucking [Reflexes]
Tank........................=.Tank Piloting [Reflexes]
Airplane (Old Style)........=.Airplane Piloting [Reflexes]
Helicopter..................=.Helicopter Piloting [Reflexes]
Jet.........................=.Jet Piloting (H) [Reflexes]
Lancer Space Fighter........=.Space Fighter Piloting [Reflexes]
Space Shuttle...............=.Space Shuttle Piloting [Reflexes]
Veritech Fighter............=.Valkery/Mecha Piloting (H) [Reflexes]
Boats: Sail.................=.Sailing [Reflexes]
Boats: Motor................=.Motor Boating [Reflexes]

Pilot Related:
Navigation..................=.Navigating [Intelligence]
Navigation: Space...........=.Astro-Navigating [Intelligence]
Read Sensory Instruments....=.Expert: Sensor Reading [Intelligence]
Weapon Systems..............=.Weapon Systems (H) [Intelligence]

Science:
Astrophysics................=.Astrophysics (H) [Intelligence]
Biology.....................=.Biology [Intelligence]
Botany......................=.Botany [Intelligence]
Chemistry...................=.Expert: Chemistry [Intelligence]
Chemistry: Analytical.......=.Chem Tech (H) [Intelligence]
Mathematics: Basic..........=.Simple Math [Intelligence]
Mathematics: Advanced.......=.Complex Math [Intelligence]

Technical:
Computer Operation..........=.Computer Ops [Intelligence]
Computer Programming........=.Programming (H) [Intelligence]
Demolitions.................=.Demolitions (H) [Tech Ability]
Demolitions: Disposal.......=.Demolition Disposal  (H) [Tech Ability]
Photography.................=.Photography & Film [Tech Ability]

Weapon Proficiencies (W.P.):
Ancient Weapons
W.P. Blunt..................=.Blunt (Reflexes)
W.P. Chain..................=.Chain (Reflexes)
W.P. Knife..................=.Blade (Reflexes)
W.P. Sword..................=.Sword (Reflexes)
W.P. Staff..................=.Staff (Reflexes)
Modern Weapons
W.P. Revolver...............=.Handgun (Reflexes)
W.P. Automatic Pistol.......=.Automatic Handgun (Reflexes)
W.P. Semi/Fully Auto. Rifle.=.Automatic Rifle (Reflexes)
W.P. Rifle..................=.Rifle (Reflexes)
W.P. Sub-Machinegun.........=.Machinegun (Reflexes)
W.P. Heavy..................=.Portable Cannon (Reflexes)
W.P. Energy Pistol..........=.Energy Handgun (Reflexes)
W.P. Energy Riffle..........=.Energy Rifle (Reflexes)
W.P. Energy Heavy...........=.Energy Cannon (Reflexes)