| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Dominick Skidd's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
26 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Dominick Skidd's research for political or religious reasons. Dominick Skidd continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Dominick Skidd's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
33 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Accused of a crime |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |