| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 1 |
22 |
Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Severely injured. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
34 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Win a prestigious prize for Nan Bates's work. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
45 |
Make a breakthrough in Nan Bates's field. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
47 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Nan Bates's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 |
47 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 8 |
47 |
The planetary government interferes with Nan Bates's research for political or religious reasons. Nan Bates continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
47 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
51 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Nan Bates's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 9 |
53 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 10 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |