Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
20 |
A rival researcher blackens Elder Gardner's name or steals Elder Gardner's research. Gain a Rival. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
23 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Elder Gardner's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
28 |
Make a breakthrough in Elder Gardner's field. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
33 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
5 |
38 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
6 |
38 |
Switched to Scout (Courier) with previous rank. |
6 |
39 |
Serve as the courier for an important message from the Imperium. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
7 |
45 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Elder Gardner's scout ship. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
8 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
8 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
8 |
48 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Elder Gardner's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
9 |
52 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Elder Gardner into bankruptcy. Elder Gardner salvages what Elder Gardner can. |
10 |
52 |
Became a Noble (Dilettante) with the new title Wastrel. |
10 |
54 |
Refused a challenge to a duel for Elder Gardner's honour and standing. |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 1. |
11 |
56 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
11 |
56 |
Failed to qualify for Administrator (Noble). |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
11 |
57 |
Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 2 with the new title Ingrate. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
12 |
62 |
Join a successful conspiracy of nobles. |
12 |
64 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 3. |
13 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
64 |
Retired at age 64. |
13 |
64 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
13 |
66 |
Become deeply involved in politics on Elder Gardner's world of residence, becoming a player in the political intrigues of government. Gain a Rival. |
13 |
68 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
13 |
68 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 4 with the new title Black Sheep. |
14 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
68 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
14 |
72 |
A family scandal forces Elder Gardner out of Elder Gardner's position. |
14 |
72 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 5. |
15 |
72 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
72 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
15 |
72 |
Failed to qualify for Diplomat (Noble). |
15 |
72 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
15 |
76 |
Inherit a gift from a rich relative. |
15 |
76 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 6 with the new title Scoundrel. |
16 |
76 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
76 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
16 |
76 |
Failed to qualify for Administrator (Noble). |
16 |
76 |
Continued as Noble (Dilettante). |
16 |
80 |
time as a ruler or playboy gives Elder Gardner a wide range of experiences. |
16 |
80 |
Promoted to Noble (Dilettante) rank 7. |
16 |
80 |
Forced to muster out. |
17 |
80 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
17 |
80 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
17 |
83 |
Elder Gardner is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
18 |
84 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |