Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
1 |
19 |
Psychologically damaged by Verne Habborlain's time in the scouts. |
2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
20 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
25 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Verne Habborlain from Verne Habborlain's work. |
3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Verne Habborlain's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
4 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
4 |
29 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
4 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Verne Habborlain's research for political or religious reasons. Verne Habborlain continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
4 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
35 |
Verne Habborlain's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Verne Habborlain may salvage what Verne Habborlain can and give up. |
6 |
35 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
6 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Verne Habborlain's Contacts or Allies betrays Verne Habborlain, ending Verne Habborlain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |