| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 2 |
21 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
22 |
Gary Soto run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
24 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
25 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Gary Soto from Gary Soto's work. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
30 |
Make a breakthrough in Gary Soto's field. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
36 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |