| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Make a breakthrough in Coleman Ward's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Coleman Ward's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
A rival researcher blackens Coleman Ward's name or steals Coleman Ward's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |