| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Mallie Borthwell's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Mallie Borthwell's research for political or religious reasons. Mallie Borthwell continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Mallie Borthwell from Mallie Borthwell's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
36 |
Make a breakthrough in Mallie Borthwell's field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
42 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
44 |
Mallie Borthwell's ship is damaged, and Mallie Borthwell have to hitch-hike Mallie Borthwell's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 7 |
44 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
48 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 |
48 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 |
48 |
Gain Enemy if Mallie Borthwell don't already have one. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |