| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Refuse to abuse Marian Cooper's position for profit. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Engineer/Gunner |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
32 |
The planetary government interferes with Marian Cooper's research for political or religious reasons. Marian Cooper continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
40 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
43 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |