Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Luther Desmond's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
20 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Luther Desmond stranded in the wilderness. |
1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
2 |
23 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
28 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Luther Desmond's conscience. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
4 |
34 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
38 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Luther Desmond's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
5 |
38 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
5 |
38 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
5 |
38 |
The planetary government interferes with Luther Desmond's research for political or religious reasons. Luther Desmond continue working secretely. |
5 |
38 |
Gain an Enemy |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
42 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Luther Desmond's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
7 |
43 |
Make a breakthrough in Luther Desmond's field. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
8 |
50 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Luther Desmond's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |
9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
50 |
Retired. |
9 |
51 |
Gained a contact. |
10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
57 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
62 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
62 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
63 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
68 |
Moved to a new world. |
14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
72 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
15 |
74 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
78 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
16 |
78 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
79 |
Gained a contact. |
17 |
82 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |