| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Engineer/Gunner (Navy). |
| 2 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
22 |
Severely injured. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
23 |
Make a breakthrough in Michael Nisbet's field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
28 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
31 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Michael Nisbet's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
31 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Michael Nisbet stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
31 |
Gain an Enemy |