Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alpha Ford's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 |
21 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Alpha Ford, forcing Alpha Ford to leave Alpha Ford's career. Gain a Rival. |
1 |
21 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
23 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
27 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
4 |
34 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Alpha Ford's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
5 |
36 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Alpha Ford from Alpha Ford's work. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
6 |
40 |
Win a prestigious prize for Alpha Ford's work. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
7 |
45 |
Win a prestigious prize for Alpha Ford's work. |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
8 |
50 |
Win a prestigious prize for Alpha Ford's work. |
9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
9 |
51 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
10 |
54 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
10 |
55 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alpha Ford's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
10 |
55 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
10 |
55 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
10 |
55 |
The planetary government interferes with Alpha Ford's research for political or religious reasons. Alpha Ford continue working secretely. |
10 |
55 |
Gain an Enemy |
10 |
58 |
Forced to muster out. |
11 |
58 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
11 |
60 |
Alpha Ford refuse to secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, because they do not share Alpha Ford's faith. |
12 |
62 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
12 |
65 |
A notable academic consults with Alpha Ford about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
13 |
66 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
66 |
Retired at age 66. |
13 |
66 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
13 |
67 |
Alpha Ford refused an offer of inducements to betray Alpha Ford's faith. Gain 3 enemies. |
13 |
70 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
14 |
70 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |