| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
12 |
Failed to qualify for Guardian (Dolphin Military). |
| 1 |
12 |
Became a Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 1 |
16 |
Ada Stephens discover a sunken vessel that contains valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
16 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 1. |
| 2 |
16 |
Continued as Dolphin Civilian (Nomad). |
| 2 |
20 |
Spend an extensive period living out of water among humans. |
| 2 |
20 |
Promoted to Dolphin Civilian (Nomad) rank 2 with the new title Pod Leader. |
| 3 |
20 |
Voluntarily left Nomad |
| 3 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 3 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
20 |
Became a Dolphin Military (Guardian). |
| 3 |
22 |
Ada Stephens encounter anti-Dolphin prejudice from the force Ada Stephens is working with. Ada Stephens resign in disgust. |
| 4 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
24 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Ada Stephens's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 4 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ada Stephens's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
30 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 11,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Ada Stephens's research for political or religious reasons. Ada Stephens continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
38 |
Ada Stephens's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Ada Stephens start again from scratch. |
| 8 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
38 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
42 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ada Stephens's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 |
42 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 8 |
42 |
Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
42 |
The planetary government interferes with Ada Stephens's research for political or religious reasons. Ada Stephens continue working secretely. |
| 8 |
42 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 9 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 9 |
43 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ada Stephens's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 9 |
43 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 9 |
43 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
43 |
The planetary government interferes with Ada Stephens's research for political or religious reasons. Ada Stephens continue working secretely. |
| 9 |
43 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 9 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 10 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 10 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 10 |
49 |
A rival researcher blackens Ada Stephens's name or steals Ada Stephens's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 11 |
50 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 11 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 11 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 11 |
52 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 11 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 12 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |