Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
21 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
24 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Wm Washington from Wm Washington's work. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Wm Washington's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
3 |
29 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Wm Washington's research for political or religious reasons. Wm Washington continue working secretely. |
3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
33 |
Make a breakthrough in Wm Washington's field. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
36 |
A rival researcher blackens Wm Washington's name or steals Wm Washington's research. Gain a Rival. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
41 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |
8 |
46 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
8 |
50 |
Wm Washington come into conflict with a splinter group Wm Washington's own religion which maintains Wm Washington's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
9 |
50 |
Submitted to the draft. |
9 |
50 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
51 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Wm Washington's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
56 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
11 |
58 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
62 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
11 |
62 |
Forced to muster out. |
12 |
62 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
12 |
62 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
12 |
66 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Wm Washington's Contacts or Allies betrays Wm Washington, ending Wm Washington's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Retired at age 66. |