| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hermon McKinnon's Contacts or Allies betrays Hermon McKinnon, ending Hermon McKinnon's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Hermon McKinnon's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Hermon McKinnon's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
34 |
Hermon McKinnon's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Hermon McKinnon may salvage what Hermon McKinnon can and give up. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |