| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Thad Nagle's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Thad Nagle's research for political or religious reasons. Thad Nagle continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
32 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |