| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Erma Nichols is rewarded for Erma Nichols's diligence or cunning. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
32 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Erma Nichols into bankruptcy. Erma Nichols salvages what Erma Nichols can. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 6 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 |
39 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
39 |
Gain Enemy if Erma Nichols don't already have one. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Erma Nichols's Contacts or Allies betrays Erma Nichols, ending Erma Nichols's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
45 |
Make a breakthrough in Erma Nichols's field. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
48 |
A rival researcher blackens Erma Nichols's name or steals Erma Nichols's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 10 |
54 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |