Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
21 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
25 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Wilbert Withers from Wilbert Withers's work. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
3 |
27 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Wilbert Withers's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
36 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Wilbert Withers from Wilbert Withers's work. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
6 |
39 |
A rival researcher blackens Wilbert Withers's name or steals Wilbert Withers's research. Gain a Rival. |
7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
42 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
44 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Wilbert Withers's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
7 |
44 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Wilbert Withers stranded in the wilderness. |
7 |
44 |
Gain an Enemy |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
50 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
50 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
9 |
54 |
Wilbert Withers inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
10 |
54 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
10 |
54 |
Submitted to the draft. |
10 |
54 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
10 |
56 |
Abuse Wilbert Withers's position for profit. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |