Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
22 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
24 |
Win a prestigious prize for Major Hand's work. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
29 |
Make a breakthrough in Major Hand's field. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
34 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
5 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Major Hand's work. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
6 |
39 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Major Hand's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
6 |
39 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Major Hand stranded in the wilderness. |
6 |
39 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 6. |
7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
42 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
7 |
43 |
Make a breakthrough in Major Hand's field. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 7. |
8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
48 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Major Hand from Major Hand's work. |