| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
19 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 |
19 |
Fled from the draft. |
| 1 |
20 |
Dropped out of university. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Adell James's Contacts or Allies betrays Adell James, ending Adell James's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
26 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Adell James's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
33 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Adell James stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
33 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |