| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Cal Middlemiss is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
25 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Cal Middlemiss's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |