| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Neil Hicks's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
22 |
A rival researcher blackens Neil Hicks's name or steals Neil Hicks's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
25 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Political upheaval strikes Neil Hicks's homeworld, and Neil Hicks is caught up in the revolution. |