| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
21 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Herman Oakden's research for political or religious reasons. Herman Oakden continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Herman Oakden from Herman Oakden's work. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
29 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
33 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 5 |
33 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
34 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
36 |
Herman Oakden run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
36 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Retired at age 36. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
37 |
Herman Oakden secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, although they do not share Herman Oakden's faith. Gain an Ally in the family and a Rival who disagrees with Herman Oakden's choice. |
| 8 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |