Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
1 |
20 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Nat Matthews'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 Nat Matthews stranded in the wilderness. |
2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
24 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
24 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
3 |
27 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Nat Matthews's work. |
4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
34 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
40 |
A rival researcher blackens Nat Matthews's name or steals Nat Matthews's research. Gain a Rival. |
7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
43 |
A rival researcher blackens Nat Matthews's name or steals Nat Matthews's research. Gain a Rival. |
8 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
8 |
44 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
8 |
48 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
9 |
49 |
Psychologically damaged by Nat Matthews's time in the scouts. |
10 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
10 |
49 |
Submitted to the draft. |
10 |
49 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
10 |
52 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Nat Matthews's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |