| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
21 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Gene Knight's research for political or religious reasons. Gene Knight continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
29 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
36 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Gene Knight's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
36 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 6 |
39 |
A notable academic consults with Gene Knight about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |