| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Nellie Bates's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
A rival researcher blackens Nellie Bates's name or steals Nellie Bates's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Nellie Bates's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Nellie Bates stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
35 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
35 |
The planetary government interferes with Nellie Bates's research for political or religious reasons. Nellie Bates continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Nellie Bates's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Nellie Bates may salvage what Nellie Bates can and give up. |