| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
22 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Viva Howell's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
24 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
27 |
Victim of a crime |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Viva Howell's work. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Viva Howell's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Viva Howell start again from scratch. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
45 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Viva Howell's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
45 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Viva Howell stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 |
45 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
50 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |