| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
20 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
20 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Oliver Atkins's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
23 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Oliver Atkins's research for political or religious reasons. Oliver Atkins continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Oliver Atkins's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Oliver Atkins's research for political or religious reasons. Oliver Atkins continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Oliver Atkins's work. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Oliver Atkins's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Oliver Atkins may salvage what Oliver Atkins can and give up. |