| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Make a breakthrough in Washington Welch's field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Washington Welch's research for political or religious reasons. Washington Welch continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
38 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
42 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
44 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
47 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Washington Welch stranded in the wilderness. |
| 9 |
47 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 9 |
48 |
A sudden war destroys Washington Welch's trade routes and contacts, forcing Washington Welch to flee that region of space. |
| 9 |
48 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 10 |
48 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 10 |
50 |
Washington Welch refused an offer of inducements to betray Washington Welch's faith. Gain 3 enemies. |