| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Ara James run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ara James's work. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make a breakthrough in Ara James's field. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Ara James's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ara James's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
41 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ara James stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 |
41 |
Gain an Enemy |