| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Morton Lyness's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
20 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
20 |
The planetary government interferes with Morton Lyness's research for political or religious reasons. Morton Lyness continue working secretely. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Morton Lyness's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
30 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Morton Lyness's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Morton Lyness into bankruptcy. Morton Lyness salvages what Morton Lyness can. |