| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Make a breakthrough in Pierce Watkins's field. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
40 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Pierce Watkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Pierce Watkins, ending Pierce Watkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
48 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 |
48 |
Severely injured. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
48 |
Gain Enemy if Pierce Watkins don't already have one. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |