We can start with 3 skills at lvl 5, and we got 500 pts, i don't see where u see 549 points in my build ? I count 507 atm (got to remove some stuff)
I count 164 in skills (40 for cracking, 40 for electronics, 20 for compiling, 20 for registering, 16 for piloting ground craft, 4 for perception, 4 for etiquette, 20 for gunnery) i think i'm gonna go with pilot ground craft @ 3 and go for 2/4 and 3/2 in contacts ratings. that should free up 7 points.
I updated the char, it should be ok now.