| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Frank Wigram have no idea what happened to Frank Wigram – they found Frank Wigram's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Frank Wigram's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
21 |
Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 6 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
40 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Frank Wigram's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
43 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |