| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 1 |
19 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
19 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
21 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Verner Larson's research for political or religious reasons. Verner Larson continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
26 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
29 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Verner Larson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
32 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Verner Larson stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |