| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
Make a breakthrough in Minnie Bates's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
33 |
Severely injured. |
| 4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Minnie Bates's research for political or religious reasons. Minnie Bates continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
40 |
A sudden war destroys Minnie Bates's trade routes and contacts, forcing Minnie Bates to flee that region of space. |
| 6 |
40 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
45 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Minnie Bates out of business. |