| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Win a prestigious prize for Melvina Archer's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Melvina Archer's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Melvina Archer stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Melvina Archer's Contacts or Allies betrays Melvina Archer, ending Melvina Archer's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
41 |
Psychologically damaged by Melvina Archer's time in the scouts. |
| 8 |
41 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 8 |
43 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 8 |
45 |
Graduated. |