Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
2 |
26 |
Lem Watkins run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Lem Watkins's research for political or religious reasons. Lem Watkins continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
31 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
37 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
6 |
38 |
Became a Agent (Intelligence). |
6 |
42 |
Rewarded for a successful mission. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Agent (Intelligence). |
7 |
45 |
Lem Watkins's work ends up coming home with Lem Watkins, and someone gets hurt. Contact or ally takes the worst of 2 injury rolls. |
8 |
45 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
8 |
46 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
51 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
10 |
53 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
56 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
10 |
57 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
10 |
57 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
11 |
57 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
11 |
58 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
11 |
61 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
61 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
12 |
65 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |