| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
23 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Arnold Carson's research for political or religious reasons. Arnold Carson continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Arnold Carson's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Arnold Carson's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Severely injured. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 6 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
36 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |