Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
1 |
22 |
Helmer Dean's business expands, Helmer Dean's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
2 |
25 |
Helmer Dean's business expands, Helmer Dean's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
3 |
29 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Helmer Dean's life into chaos, forcing Helmer Dean to leave the planet. |
4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
5 |
33 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
5 |
33 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Helmer Dean's work. |
5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
6 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
37 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
6 |
38 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
43 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Helmer Dean's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
7 |
43 |
A rival researcher blackens Helmer Dean's name or steals Helmer Dean's research. Gain a Rival. |
7 |
43 |
Gain an Enemy |
8 |
45 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
48 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
8 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
53 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
9 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
55 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Helmer Dean from Helmer Dean's work. |
10 |
57 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |