| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Alverta Bowman do not know what happened to Alverta Bowman. There is a gap in Alverta Bowman's memory. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
27 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Alverta Bowman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
30 |
Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Alverta Bowman's research for political or religious reasons. Alverta Bowman continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Alverta Bowman's work. |
| 6 |
35 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
35 |
Returned to Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
36 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
43 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |