| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
26 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Win a prestigious prize for Winston Hays's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Winston Hays's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
32 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
32 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
32 |
The planetary government interferes with Winston Hays's research for political or religious reasons. Winston Hays continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |