| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Madaline Staff's research for political or religious reasons. Madaline Staff continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Madaline Staff stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
37 |
Risk Madaline Staff's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 6 |
39 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
40 |
Psychologically damaged by Madaline Staff's time in the scouts. |
| 8 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
44 |
Madaline Staff run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |