| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Joseph Armstrong's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
38 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Joseph Armstrong out of business. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
41 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Joseph Armstrong's Contacts or Allies betrays Joseph Armstrong, ending Joseph Armstrong's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
46 |
Drafted into Flight |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |