| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Bob Bent's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
22 |
A rival researcher blackens Bob Bent's name or steals Bob Bent's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Bob Bent stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bob Bent's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |