| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Esther Norman's Contacts or Allies betrays Esther Norman, ending Esther Norman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Esther Norman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Esther Norman stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |