Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
2 |
25 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Valentine Nichols's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
3 |
28 |
A good deal ensures Valentine Nichols is living the high life for a few years. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
4 |
34 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Valentine Nichols's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
5 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
36 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
39 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
46 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
48 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Valentine Nichols from Valentine Nichols's work. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
52 |
Valentine Nichols's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Valentine Nichols may salvage what Valentine Nichols can and give up. |
10 |
52 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
55 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
55 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
11 |
56 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Valentine Nichols's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
11 |
56 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Valentine Nichols stranded in the wilderness. |
11 |
56 |
Gain an Enemy |
11 |
59 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired at age 59. |