| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Win a prestigious prize for Hugh Nicol's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Hugh Nicol's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
25 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Hugh Nicol's research for political or religious reasons. Hugh Nicol continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Hugh Nicol stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 5 |
33 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 5 |
33 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 6 |
37 |
Opponents of Hugh Nicol's belief system ambush Hugh Nicol. |
| 6 |
37 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
39 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
45 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 |
45 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
45 |
Gain Enemy if Hugh Nicol don't already have one. |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |