| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Sophie Small's Contacts or Allies betrays Sophie Small, ending Sophie Small's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Sophie Small's work. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Sophie Small's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
34 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
34 |
The planetary government interferes with Sophie Small's research for political or religious reasons. Sophie Small continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
36 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |