The character trait gives you +10% just like putting in 2 skill levels in the beginning. When you put the actual skill points into the skill you get an instant + to power levels,
HOWEVER the character trait doesn't.
In short:
Character with Warp Theorist gets +10% more in skill (basically starts at rank 2 of the skill) and power levels are:
50/50/50/50
Character withOUT Warp Theorist starts at normal and starts with power levels:
50/50/50/50
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