| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Taas Tape's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
31 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
31 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
31 |
The planetary government interferes with Taas Tape's research for political or religious reasons. Taas Tape continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
31 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
36 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |