| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
25 |
Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Cory Borthwell's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Cory Borthwell, forcing Cory Borthwell to leave Cory Borthwell's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
29 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |