| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Weldon Steward's Contacts or Allies betrays Weldon Steward, ending Weldon Steward's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Weldon Steward'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 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Weldon Steward's research for political or religious reasons. Weldon Steward continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
28 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |