Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
21 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alpha Ward's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
2 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
2 |
25 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
2 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Alpha Ward's research for political or religious reasons. Alpha Ward continue working secretely. |
2 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
29 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Alpha Ward, forcing Alpha Ward to leave Alpha Ward's career. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
29 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
30 |
Alpha Ward run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
5 |
30 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
31 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alpha Ward's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
5 |
31 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Alpha Ward, forcing Alpha Ward to leave Alpha Ward's career. Gain a Rival. |
5 |
31 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
5 |
31 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Alpha Ward's work. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
41 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
44 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
8 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
9 |
49 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
9 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
10 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
51 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
11 |
51 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
11 |
53 |
A notable academic consults with Alpha Ward about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
12 |
55 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
12 |
55 |
Retired. |
12 |
56 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
60 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |