| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
21 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Velma Bartley's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
A rival researcher blackens Velma Bartley's name or steals Velma Bartley's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Velma Bartley's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
42 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
46 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Velma Bartley's conscience. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |