Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Wellington Schmidt's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
21 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
1 |
21 |
The planetary government interferes with Wellington Schmidt's research for political or religious reasons. Wellington Schmidt continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
25 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
29 |
Make a breakthrough in Wellington Schmidt's field. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Wellington Schmidt's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
4 |
32 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Wellington Schmidt stranded in the wilderness. |
4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
36 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 6. |
7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
7 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
46 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 |
46 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |