| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
25 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Bernice Dickman's scout ship. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Ground Assault (Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Bernice Dickman run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 4 |
30 |
Bernice Dickman aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
33 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Bernice Dickman from Bernice Dickman's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
35 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
35 |
The planetary government interferes with Bernice Dickman's research for political or religious reasons. Bernice Dickman continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
41 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Bernice Dickman's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 8 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
42 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
44 |
Win a prestigious prize for Bernice Dickman's work. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
50 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Bernice Dickman's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |