Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
22 |
Gained a contact. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
2 |
24 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
3 |
30 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Tomas Lane's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
4 |
33 |
Make a breakthrough in Tomas Lane's field. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
5 |
36 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Tomas Lane stranded in the wilderness. |
6 |
36 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
6 |
40 |
Graduated. |
7 |
40 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
7 |
43 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Tomas Lane's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
8 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
8 |
47 |
A good deal ensures Tomas Lane is living the high life for a few years. |
8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
9 |
48 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
56 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 5 with the new title 1st Officer. |
11 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |