| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Oran Adams'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 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
20 |
The planetary government interferes with Oran Adams's research for political or religious reasons. Oran Adams continue working secretely. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
25 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
33 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Oran Adams's scout ship. |