Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
21 |
Win a prestigious prize for Houston Ramirez's work. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
2 |
23 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
29 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
4 |
31 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Houston Ramirez from Houston Ramirez's work. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
5 |
36 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Houston Ramirez's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
5 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
6 |
39 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
42 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
44 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Houston Ramirez stranded in the wilderness. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
45 |
When dealing with an alien race, Houston Ramirez have an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. Gain an Ally in the Imperium |
9 |
48 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
48 |
Switched to Scout (Explorer) with previous rank. |
9 |
52 |
Houston Ramirez have no idea what happened to Houston Ramirez – they found Houston Ramirez's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
10 |
52 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
10 |
53 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Houston Ramirez's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
11 |
57 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
12 |
63 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Houston Ramirez into bankruptcy. Houston Ramirez salvages what Houston Ramirez can. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Retired at age 63. |