| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
23 |
Win a prestigious prize for Elsie Hopkins's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
33 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elsie Hopkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Elsie Hopkins, ending Elsie Hopkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |