| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Win a prestigious prize for Florian Shorten's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Make a breakthrough in Florian Shorten's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
31 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
34 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Florian Shorten's Contacts or Allies betrays Florian Shorten, ending Florian Shorten's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |