| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
Toney Porden spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
32 |
The planetary government interferes with Toney Porden's research for political or religious reasons. Toney Porden continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Toney Porden's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
38 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Toney Porden, forcing Toney Porden to leave Toney Porden's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
38 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
38 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |