| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Alicia Carson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
31 |
Win a prestigious prize for Alicia Carson's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |