| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Norman James from Norman James's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
A rival researcher blackens Norman James's name or steals Norman James's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Norman James's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
36 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
42 |
Norman James's business or ship thrives. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 7 |
45 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Norman James's homeworld. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 8 |
50 |
Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 2 with the new title Staff Writer. |