Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lawson Coulston's Contacts or Allies betrays Lawson Coulston, ending Lawson Coulston's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
25 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
3 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
27 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
29 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
4 |
29 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
31 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
5 |
33 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
5 |
33 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
5 |
34 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
6 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
37 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
41 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Lawson Coulston's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
6 |
41 |
Gain an Enemy |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
44 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
7 |
44 |
Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
44 |
The planetary government interferes with Lawson Coulston's research for political or religious reasons. Lawson Coulston continue working secretely. |
8 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
49 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
9 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
51 |
Win a prestigious prize for Lawson Coulston's work. |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
55 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |