Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
1 |
20 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
1 |
20 |
Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
1 |
20 |
Gain Enemy if Polly Paul don't already have one. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
2 |
26 |
Polly Paul run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
31 |
Make a breakthrough in Polly Paul's field. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
36 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
41 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Polly Paul's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
6 |
41 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
6 |
41 |
The planetary government interferes with Polly Paul's research for political or religious reasons. Polly Paul continue working secretely. |
6 |
41 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
42 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
7 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
48 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
9 |
50 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
52 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
56 |
Make a breakthrough in Polly Paul's field. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
11 |
62 |
Make a breakthrough in Polly Paul's field. |
11 |
62 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 6. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
62 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
12 |
62 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
12 |
63 |
Make a breakthrough in Polly Paul's field. |
12 |
66 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 7. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
13 |
67 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
70 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 8. |
14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
70 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
14 |
70 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
14 |
70 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
14 |
73 |
Good fortune |
14 |
74 |
Forced to muster out. |
15 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |