| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Vinnie Buckman's work. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vinnie Buckman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
33 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Vinnie Buckman's research for political or religious reasons. Vinnie Buckman continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
36 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |