| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Miriam Cowen's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Miriam Cowen stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
31 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
41 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
45 |
A good deal ensures Miriam Cowen is living the high life for a few years. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
46 |
Good fortune |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 9 |
51 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Miriam Cowen's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |