| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Franklin Credge's Contacts or Allies betrays Franklin Credge, ending Franklin Credge's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
20 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
24 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Franklin Credge's conscience. |
| 3 |
27 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Franklin Credge's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
30 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Franklin Credge stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Franklin Credge's work. |