Term | History |
1 | Became a Scientist at age 18 |
1 | 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. |
1 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
1 | Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
1 | Gain an Enemy |
2 | Continued as Scientist at age 22 |
2 | A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
2 | Promoted to rank 1 |
3 | Continued as Scientist at age 26 |
3 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
3 | Promoted to rank 2 |
4 | Continued as Scientist at age 30 |
4 | Make a breakthrough in your field. |
4 | Promoted to rank 3 |
5 | Continued as Scientist at age 34 |
5 | Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
5 | Forced to muster out. |
6 | Became a Merchant Marine at age 38 |
6 | Is now a Crewman |
6 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
6 | Promoted to rank 1 |
6 | Is now a Senior Crewman |
7 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 42 |
7 | Given advanced training in a specialist field |
7 | Promoted to rank 2 |
7 | Is now a 4th Officer |
8 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 46 |
8 | Make an unexpected connection outside your normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
8 | Promoted to rank 3 |
8 | Is now a 3rd Officer |
9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 50 |
9 | Promoted to rank 4 |
9 | Is now a 2nd Officer |
10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
10 | Continued as Merchant Marine at age 54 |
10 | Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
10 | Promoted to rank 5 |
10 | Is now a 1st Officer |
11 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
11 | Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
11 | Retired at age 58 |
11 | Good fortune |
12 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 | A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
13 | Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
13 | Good fortune |
14 | Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |