| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Forest Christie is rewarded for Forest Christie's diligence or cunning. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
25 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Forest Christie's life into chaos, forcing Forest Christie to leave the planet. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Forest Christie's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Forest Christie's research for political or religious reasons. Forest Christie continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
29 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Forest Christie from Forest Christie's work. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Forest Christie's work. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |