| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
A sudden war destroys Mat Banks's trade routes and contacts, forcing Mat Banks to flee that region of space. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 2 |
24 |
A mission goes wrong; Mat Banks and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Mat Banks's jailer as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
25 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Mat Banks's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
32 |
A rival researcher blackens Mat Banks's name or steals Mat Banks's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
35 |
Lost eye or limb. |
| 5 |
35 |
The planetary government interferes with Mat Banks's research for political or religious reasons. Mat Banks continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
39 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Mat Banks's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
39 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Mat Banks, forcing Mat Banks to leave Mat Banks's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
39 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
39 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |