| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
30 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Houston Cowen stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
32 |
Houston Cowen's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |