| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Helma Spain'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 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Helma Spain's research for political or religious reasons. Helma Spain continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
30 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
34 |
Win a prestigious prize for Helma Spain's work. |
| 5 |
37 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
41 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
45 |
Win a prestigious prize for Helma Spain's work. |
| 7 |
45 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
45 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
49 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Helma Spain out of business. |
| 9 |
49 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
53 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |