| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Tommie Askew's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Tommie Askew's research for political or religious reasons. Tommie Askew continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Tommie Askew's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Tommie Askew may salvage what Tommie Askew can and give up. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |