| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Waverly Jensen's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
26 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Waverly Jensen's research for political or religious reasons. Waverly Jensen continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
30 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Waverly Jensen from Waverly Jensen's work. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |