| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Win a prestigious prize for Gussie Mathew's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
26 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
28 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
37 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Gussie Mathew's Contacts or Allies betrays Gussie Mathew, ending Gussie Mathew's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
40 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
44 |
Severely injured. |
| 7 |
44 |
The planetary government interferes with Gussie Mathew's research for political or religious reasons. Gussie Mathew continue working secretely. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |