Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
1 |
21 |
Spent the college years partying. |
1 |
21 |
Dropped out of university. |
2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
2 |
21 |
Submitted to the draft. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
2 |
22 |
Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which John Thompson blame John Thompson's commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
3 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing John Thompson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
3 |
24 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame John Thompson, forcing John Thompson to leave John Thompson's career. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
24 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
3 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
3 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
4 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
28 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
4 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
5 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
33 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
6 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
6 |
35 |
Make a breakthrough in John Thompson's field. |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
7 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
41 |
Good fortune |
7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
44 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing John Thompson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
8 |
44 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
8 |
44 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
8 |
44 |
The planetary government interferes with John Thompson's research for political or religious reasons. John Thompson continue working secretely. |
8 |
44 |
Gain an Enemy |
9 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
9 |
49 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 6. |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
10 |
51 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
10 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 7. |