Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
19 |
Marcia Barnett run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
20 |
Make a breakthrough in Marcia Barnett's field. |
2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
27 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Marcia Barnett's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
5 |
34 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
5 |
34 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
5 |
34 |
The planetary government interferes with Marcia Barnett's research for political or religious reasons. Marcia Barnett continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
5 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
37 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
40 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Marcia Barnett, forcing Marcia Barnett to leave Marcia Barnett's career. Gain a Rival. |
7 |
40 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
8 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
8 |
44 |
Marcia Barnett's ship is damaged, and Marcia Barnett have to hitch-hike Marcia Barnett's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
8 |
44 |
Gain 3 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
9 |
44 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
9 |
47 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Marcia Barnett's conscience. |
10 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
51 |
Win a prestigious prize for Marcia Barnett's work. |
11 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
11 |
56 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
11 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 6. |