Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Tom Ross's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
20 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
1 |
20 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
1 |
20 |
The planetary government interferes with Tom Ross's research for political or religious reasons. Tom Ross continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
25 |
A rival researcher blackens Tom Ross's name or steals Tom Ross's research. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
32 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
38 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Tom Ross's conscience. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
41 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
6 |
41 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
6 |
41 |
The planetary government interferes with Tom Ross's research for political or religious reasons. Tom Ross continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
7 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
43 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
48 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
8 |
48 |
Tested for psionic powers |
8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
50 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
9 |
54 |
Opponents of Tom Ross's belief system ambush Tom Ross. |
9 |
54 |
Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
54 |
Retired. |
10 |
55 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
59 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |