Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
22 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Mary Nichols's research for political or religious reasons. Mary Nichols continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
25 |
Make a breakthrough in Mary Nichols's field. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
27 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Mary Nichols's conscience. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
4 |
32 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
5 |
35 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
6 |
39 |
Make a breakthrough in Mary Nichols's field. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
44 |
Win a prestigious prize for Mary Nichols's work. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
49 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Mary Nichols's conscience. |
8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
50 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
9 |
54 |
Mary Nichols have no idea what happened to Mary Nichols – they found Mary Nichols's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
10 |
54 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
10 |
57 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
11 |
59 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mary Nichols's Contacts or Allies betrays Mary Nichols, ending Mary Nichols's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
59 |
Retired. |
12 |
63 |
Good fortune. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |