Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Son Black'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 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
1 |
21 |
The planetary government interferes with Son Black's research for political or religious reasons. Son Black continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
2 |
24 |
Win a prestigious prize for Son Black's work. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Son Black's work. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
4 |
33 |
Nearly killed. |
4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Son Black's research for political or religious reasons. Son Black continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
35 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
41 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
7 |
42 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
7 |
46 |
Son Black learn something Son Black should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Son Black can profit from illegally. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
8 |
48 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
9 |
48 |
Became a Rogue (Enforcer). |
9 |
52 |
Son Black spend months in the dangerous criminal underworld. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Rogue (Enforcer). |
10 |
56 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |