| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Loren Carrington's Contacts or Allies betrays Loren Carrington, ending Loren Carrington's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Win a prestigious prize for Loren Carrington's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |