| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Columbus Burton'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 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Columbus Burton's research for political or religious reasons. Columbus Burton continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
28 |
Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 4 |
28 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
30 |
Columbus Burton survey an alien world. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
36 |
Columbus Burton spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 5 |
36 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
38 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |