| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Make a breakthrough in Hershel Matson's field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Hershel Matson's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Hershel Matson's conscience. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 5 |
35 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |