Term | History |
1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
1 | Agreed to perform research that goes against your conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
2 | Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
2 | Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
2 | Gain an Enemy |
2 | Promoted to rank 2 |
3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
3 | Contact with Government. |
3 | Promoted to rank 3 |
4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
4 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
4 | Promoted to rank 4 |
5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
5 | Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
5 | Promoted to rank 5 |
6 | Continued as Scientist at age 38 |
6 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
6 | Promoted to rank 6 |
7 | Continued as Scientist at age 42 |
7 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
7 | Promoted to rank 7 |
8 | Continued as Scientist at age 46 |
8 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
8 | Promoted to rank 8 |
9 | Continued as Scientist at age 50 |
9 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
9 | Promoted to rank 9 |
10 | Continued as Scientist at age 54 |
10 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
10 | Forced to muster out. |
11 | Became a Flight at age 58 |
11 | Is now a Crewman |
11 | Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
12 | Retired at age 62 |
12 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |