| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Injured. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
20 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 3 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
21 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Fern Roberts's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
27 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Fern Roberts's research for political or religious reasons. Fern Roberts continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
32 |
Make a breakthrough in Fern Roberts's field. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
34 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Fern Roberts's conscience. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |