Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Opal Barnett's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
20 |
A rival researcher blackens Opal Barnett's name or steals Opal Barnett's research. Gain a Rival. |
1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
2 |
25 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Opal Barnett's conscience. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
3 |
30 |
Make a breakthrough in Opal Barnett's field. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Opal Barnett's work. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
38 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Opal Barnett stranded in the wilderness. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
6 |
38 |
Submitted to the draft. |
6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
6 |
40 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
7 |
43 |
Opal Barnett's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
8 |
49 |
Opal Barnett have no idea what happened to Opal Barnett – they found Opal Barnett's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
9 |
49 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
51 |
Gained a contact. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
10 |
57 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |