Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Theresia Rand's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
22 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Theresia Rand stranded in the wilderness. |
1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
26 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Theresia Rand from Theresia Rand's work. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
4 |
33 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
5 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
5 |
35 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Theresia Rand into bankruptcy. Theresia Rand salvages what Theresia Rand can. |
6 |
35 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
6 |
39 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
7 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
41 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
46 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
9 |
47 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
9 |
47 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
9 |
50 |
Drafted into Engineer/Gunner |
9 |
51 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
10 |
51 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
10 |
55 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
11 |
55 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
11 |
59 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
11 |
59 |
Gain a contact. |
11 |
59 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
12 |
59 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
12 |
59 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
12 |
61 |
Vessel participates in a diplomatic mission. |
12 |
63 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
13 |
66 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
13 |
67 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
14 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |