| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Manila Sim inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
25 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Manila Sim's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
A rival researcher blackens Manila Sim's name or steals Manila Sim's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
38 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
38 |
The planetary government interferes with Manila Sim's research for political or religious reasons. Manila Sim continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
Retired at age 41. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
43 |
Manila Sim retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 8 |
45 |
Died at age 45 |