| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ludie Harvey's Contacts or Allies betrays Ludie Harvey, ending Ludie Harvey's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
20 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
24 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Ludie Harvey's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ludie Harvey's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
28 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Ludie Harvey, forcing Ludie Harvey to leave Ludie Harvey's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |