| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Make a breakthrough in Turner Alardice's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
30 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
31 |
Sent to a very unpleasant region (jungle, swamp, desert, icecap, urban) to battle against guerrilla fighters and rebels. Discharged because of stress, injury or because the government wishes to bury the whole incident. |
| 4 |
31 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 |
31 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Turner Alardice's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
35 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
35 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
35 |
The planetary government interferes with Turner Alardice's research for political or religious reasons. Turner Alardice continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |