Term | History |
1 | Became a Field Researcher at age 18 |
1 | Cheated in some fashion, advancing your career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
1 | Gain an Enemy |
1 | Promoted to rank 1 |
2 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 22 |
2 | Win a prestigious prize for your work. |
3 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 26 |
3 | 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. |
3 | A disaster or war strikes. |
3 | Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
3 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
3 | Gain an Enemy |
3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
4 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 30 |
4 | A disaster or war strikes. |
4 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
4 | The planetary government interferes with your research for political or religious reasons. You continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
5 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 34 |
5 | 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. |
5 | An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving you stranded in the wilderness. |
5 | Gain an Enemy |
5 | Promoted to rank 3 |
6 | Continued as Field Researcher at age 38 |
6 | Advanced training in a specialist field. |
6 | Forced to muster out. |
7 | Became a Flight at age 42 |
7 | Is now a Crewman |
7 | Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
7 | Forced to continue current assignment |
7 | Promoted to Flight rank 1 |
7 | Is now a Able Spacehand |