| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
21 |
Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Everette Matson's Contacts or Allies betrays Everette Matson, ending Everette Matson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Everette Matson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
25 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Everette Matson's research for political or religious reasons. Everette Matson continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Everette Matson's conscience. |