| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
20 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
20 |
The planetary government interferes with Ken Richardson's research for political or religious reasons. Ken Richardson continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ken Richardson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
25 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Ken Richardson, forcing Ken Richardson to leave Ken Richardson's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
25 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ken Richardson stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
37 |
Vessel participates in a notable military engagement. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 2 with the new title Petty Officer, 3rd class. |