| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 1 |
19 |
Uncover a major conspiracy against Palmer Read's employers. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Agent (Law Enforcement) rank 1 with the new title Corporal. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Agent (Law Enforcement). |
| 2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Palmer Read's Contacts or Allies betrays Palmer Read, ending Palmer Read's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
25 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
29 |
Make a breakthrough in Palmer Read's field. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Palmer Read's work. |
| 7 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 7 |
37 |
A crime lord considers Palmer Read his protégé. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 1. |