| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
20 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
26 |
Christy Carrington have no idea what happened to Christy Carrington – they found Christy Carrington's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
37 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
41 |
Make a breakthrough in Christy Carrington's field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
43 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
49 |
Win a prestigious prize for Christy Carrington's work. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |