| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
22 |
Psychologically damaged by Harper Askew's time in the scouts. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Harper Askew's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Harper Askew's research for political or religious reasons. Harper Askew continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |