Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
1 |
21 |
A notable academic consults with Mat Bowman about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
24 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
33 |
Make a breakthrough in Mat Bowman's field. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Mat Bowman's work. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
6 |
40 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
7 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
45 |
Win a prestigious prize for Mat Bowman's work. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |
8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
50 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
8 |
50 |
Lost eye or limb. |
8 |
50 |
The planetary government interferes with Mat Bowman's research for political or religious reasons. Mat Bowman continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
50 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
52 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 6. |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
58 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
10 |
58 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Retired. |
11 |
60 |
Moved to a new world. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
66 |
Good fortune. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
70 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
71 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
78 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |