Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
21 |
Moved to a new world. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
2 |
25 |
Gained a contact. |
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 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vernie Rouse's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Vernie Rouse's research for political or religious reasons. Vernie Rouse continue working secretely. |
3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vernie Rouse's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
4 |
32 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
5 |
36 |
Injured. Fully recovered. |
5 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with Vernie Rouse's research for political or religious reasons. Vernie Rouse continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
41 |
Win a prestigious prize for Vernie Rouse's work. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
44 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
8 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
8 |
47 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
9 |
47 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
9 |
49 |
Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
10 |
49 |
Retired. |
10 |
50 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |