| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vernice Grain's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
Vernice Grain's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Vernice Grain may salvage what Vernice Grain can and give up. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
24 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Vernice Grain's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Vernice Grain from Vernice Grain's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Vernice Grain stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
42 |
Vernice Grain do not know what happened to Vernice Grain. There is a gap in Vernice Grain's memory. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 8 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
43 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 |
43 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Gain Enemy if Vernice Grain don't already have one. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |