| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
21 |
Expand the field of Electronics (Comms), but gain a Rival in Mabell Ellis's former tutor. |
| 1 |
19 |
Left the spacer community. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
21 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Good fortune |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
28 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
36 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with Mabell Ellis's research for political or religious reasons. Mabell Ellis continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
40 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Mabell Ellis from Mabell Ellis's work. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
47 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |