| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Melva Webb's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Melva Webb's research for political or religious reasons. Melva Webb continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
25 |
Make a breakthrough in Melva Webb's field. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
29 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
34 |
Injured. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
37 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
42 |
A good deal ensures Melva Webb is living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
45 |
A good deal ensures Melva Webb is living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
49 |
Gained a contact. |