| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Atbaswa-Kepatwa's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
26 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Atbaswa-Kepatwa's research for political or religious reasons. Atbaswa-Kepatwa continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
31 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
33 |
Psychologically damaged by Atbaswa-Kepatwa's time in the scouts. |
| 6 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
33 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
36 |
Atbaswa-Kepatwa run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 7 |
40 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |