| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
22 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Silas Williams from Silas Williams's work. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Silas Williams's work. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Silas Williams's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Silas Williams's research for political or religious reasons. Silas Williams continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |