Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
1 |
22 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
28 |
A rival researcher blackens Nelle McDermot's name or steals Nelle McDermot's research. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Nelle McDermot's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
4 |
34 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
4 |
34 |
The planetary government interferes with Nelle McDermot's research for political or religious reasons. Nelle McDermot continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
4 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
37 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
42 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
43 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
48 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
50 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
9 |
51 |
Nelle McDermot accepted an offer of inducements to betray Nelle McDermot's faith. Gain 470,000 in cash. |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |