| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Maude Dinan's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
29 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Maude Dinan's work. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Maude Dinan from Maude Dinan's work. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |