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@@ -570,7 +570,6 @@
 
 Optional Rules
 
--   [Skills from Backgrounds](#optional-rule-skills-from-backgrounds) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Using Effort After Rolling the Die](#optional-rule-using-effort-after-rolling-the-die) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref
     .og-ref-og}
 -   [Using Other Pools to Pay Cost Remainders](#optional-rule-using-other-pools-to-pay-cost-remainders)
@@ -1082,10 +1081,6 @@
 -   [Skill Training](#skill-training) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
 -   [Languages](#skills-languages) [(19)]{.og-ref}
 
-Optional Rules
-
--   [Skills from Backgrounds](#optional-rule-skills-from-backgrounds) [(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
-
 Related Sections
 
 -   [Ability Category: Attack Skill](#abilities-category-attack-skill) [(96)]{.og-ref}
@@ -1194,24 +1188,7 @@
 In most campaigns, fluency in a language is considered a skill. So if you want to speak French, that's the same as
 being trained in biology or swimming.
-
-##### Optional Rule: Skills from Backgrounds [#](#optional-rule-skills-from-backgrounds){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"} {#optional-rule-skills-from-backgrounds .og-h-small}
-
-[(OG-CSRD Editorial Addition)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
-
-This section is based on *Skills from Backgrounds* [(235)]{.og-ref} in the [Cypher System
-Rulebook](https://www.montecookgames.com/store/product/cypher-system-rulebook-2/){.og-icon .og-mcg}.
-
-The GM can allow players to choose one or two additional skills appropriate to their PC's
-background. For example, if an [Adept](#type-adept)'s family owns a large vineyard as a result of rolling on the [Adept
-Background Connection](#adept-background-connection) table, they might be skilled in wine-making or being a sommelier.
-Background skills aren't immediately applicable to the game\'s primary adventures, but should instead address other
-aspects of the PC, world, or setting. Skills with attacks, defense, or wearing armor are not appropriate background
-skills.
-
-The GM can also use the [Further Customization](#further-customization) or [XP Advance](#optional-rule-xp-advance)
-optional rules to allow PCs to start the game trained in even more skills.
 :::
 
 #### Special Abilities [#](#special-abilities){.og-h-anchor aria-hidden="true"}
 
 [(Cypher System Rulebook, page 18)]{.og-ref}
@@ -79421,7 +79399,7 @@
 -   [Power Shifts](#optional-rule-power-shifts) [(292)]{.og-ref}[(CTS, 57)]{.og-ref}
 -   [Power Stunts](#superhero-power-stunts) [(CTS, 58)]{.og-ref}
 -   [Psionics](#optional-rule-psionics) [(SF, 50)]{.og-ref}
--   [Skills from Backgrounds](#optional-rule-skills-from-backgrounds) [(235)]{.og-ref}[(OG-CSRD)]{.og-ref .og-ref-og}
+-   Skills from Backgrounds [(235)]{.og-ref}
 -   [Species as Descriptor](#descriptors-as-species) [(59)]{.og-ref}
 -   [Spellcasting](#optional-rule-spellcasting) [(259)]{.og-ref}
 -   [Transitory Mutations](#optional-rule-transitory-mutations) [(RR, 75)]{.og-ref}
@@ -79820,7 +79797,7 @@
 -   [Gaining Insight](#optional-rule-gaining-insight) [(231)]{.og-ref}
 -   [Getting an XP Advance](#optional-rule-xp-advance) [(232)]{.og-ref}
 -   Modifying Abilities on the Fly [(419)]{.og-ref}
--   [Skills from Backgrounds](#optional-rule-skills-from-backgrounds) [(235)]{.og-ref}
+-   Skills from Backgrounds [(235)]{.og-ref}
 -   Switching Descriptors and Foci After Character Creation [(437)]{.og-ref}
 -   Using Miniatures [(235)]{.og-ref}