| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vernon Thompkins's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
22 |
Vernon Thompkins's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Vernon Thompkins may salvage what Vernon Thompkins can and give up. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Vernon Thompkins's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Vernon Thompkins's Contacts or Allies betrays Vernon Thompkins, ending Vernon Thompkins's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |