| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Elinor Meighan's research for political or religious reasons. Elinor Meighan continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
34 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 8 |
43 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 8 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 |
47 |
Forced to continue current assignment |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Marine (Star Marine) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |