| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Zelma Willis's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
22 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
22 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Zelma Willis's research for political or religious reasons. Zelma Willis continue working secretely. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Zelma Willis's Contacts or Allies betrays Zelma Willis, ending Zelma Willis's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
31 |
Gained a contact. |