| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Eli Grain's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Eli Grain's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
24 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Eli Grain stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Eli Grain's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Eli Grain's research for political or religious reasons. Eli Grain continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Eli Grain's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
34 |
Eli Grain's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Eli Grain may salvage what Eli Grain can and give up. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
36 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Surveyor) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
42 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 7 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
43 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Eli Grain out of business. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
51 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Eli Grain's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |