Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ransom Head's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
20 |
Ransom Head's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Ransom Head start again from scratch. |
1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
2 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ransom Head's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
2 |
24 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
2 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
2 |
24 |
The planetary government interferes with Ransom Head's research for political or religious reasons. Ransom Head continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
3 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
4 |
33 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
5 |
37 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
5 |
37 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
5 |
37 |
The planetary government interferes with Ransom Head's research for political or religious reasons. Ransom Head continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
6 |
39 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
6 |
39 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
6 |
39 |
The planetary government interferes with Ransom Head's research for political or religious reasons. Ransom Head continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
45 |
Make a breakthrough in Ransom Head's field. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
47 |
Make a breakthrough in Ransom Head's field. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 6. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
9 |
53 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ransom Head's work. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 7. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
10 |
56 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ransom Head's work. |
10 |
58 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 8. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
58 |
Retired at age 58. |
11 |
58 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
11 |
58 |
Retired. |
11 |
60 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
65 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
67 |
Gained a contact. |
14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
72 |
Moved to a new world. |
15 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
76 |
Gained a contact. |
16 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |