| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Obie Shackley's Contacts or Allies betrays Obie Shackley, ending Obie Shackley's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Obie Shackley's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Obie Shackley's research for political or religious reasons. Obie Shackley continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
30 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Obie Shackley's research for political or religious reasons. Obie Shackley continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Make a breakthrough in Obie Shackley's field. |
| 5 |
35 |
Forced to muster out. |