| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Christian Edward's Contacts or Allies betrays Christian Edward, ending Christian Edward's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
20 |
Christian Edward have no idea what happened to Christian Edward – they found Christian Edward's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
24 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
28 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Christian Edward from Christian Edward's work. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
28 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
31 |
Win a prestigious prize for Christian Edward's work. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |