| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Tracy Matthews into bankruptcy. Tracy Matthews salvages what Tracy Matthews can. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Tracy Matthews's Contacts or Allies betrays Tracy Matthews, ending Tracy Matthews's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
26 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
33 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
38 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
43 |
Make a breakthrough in Tracy Matthews's field. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
48 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 8 |
48 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
52 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 9 |
52 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
52 |
The planetary government interferes with Tracy Matthews's research for political or religious reasons. Tracy Matthews continue working secretely. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
52 |
Retired at age 52. |