| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
23 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Tessie Stevens's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Tessie Stevens's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Tessie Stevens may salvage what Tessie Stevens can and give up. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
36 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
40 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Tessie Stevens's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |