| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
19 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Ezra Ming into bankruptcy. Ezra Ming salvages what Ezra Ming can. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
20 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Ezra Ming's conscience. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ezra Ming's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
24 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
24 |
The planetary government interferes with Ezra Ming's research for political or religious reasons. Ezra Ming continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
28 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |