| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
A rival researcher blackens Pattie Beley's name or steals Pattie Beley's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
30 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Pattie Beley from Pattie Beley's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
38 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
44 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was sent to prison. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |