| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
24 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Vicki Bethune into bankruptcy. Vicki Bethune salvages what Vicki Bethune can. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 3 |
26 |
Vicki Bethune inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vicki Bethune's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
30 |
A rival researcher blackens Vicki Bethune's name or steals Vicki Bethune's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
35 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 7 |
38 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
38 |
Retired at age 38. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
41 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
| 8 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
45 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Vicki Bethune stranded in the wilderness. |
| 9 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
45 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
48 |
Gained a contact. |
| 10 |
51 |
Moved to a new world. |