| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Nellie Nichols's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
20 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
20 |
The planetary government interferes with Nellie Nichols's research for political or religious reasons. Nellie Nichols continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
30 |
Nellie Nichols's business or ship thrives. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
32 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Nellie Nichols's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
38 |
Nellie Nichols's business or ship thrives. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
42 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Nellie Nichols's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
46 |
A sudden war destroys Nellie Nichols's trade routes and contacts, forcing Nellie Nichols to flee that region of space. |
| 7 |
46 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
47 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Nellie Nichols's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 9 |
50 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
51 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 10 |
54 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 10 |
54 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 10 |
54 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 10 |
56 |
Abuse Nellie Nichols's position for profit. |
| 10 |
58 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
| 11 |
58 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 11 |
59 |
Nellie Nichols foil an attempted crime on board, such as mutiny, sabotage, smuggling or conspiracy. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 |
62 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 12 |
62 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 12 |
62 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
| 12 |
64 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 12 |
66 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
66 |
Retired at age 66. |
| 13 |
66 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 13 |
69 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Nellie Nichols has become Nellie Nichols's superior. |
| 14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
70 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 14 |
71 |
Nellie Nichols retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 15 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
74 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 15 |
77 |
Nellie Nichols faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to Nellie Nichols's efforts. |
| 15 |
77 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 15 |
78 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
| 16 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |