| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Army Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Tyrone West's Contacts or Allies betrays Tyrone West, ending Tyrone West's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
22 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Tyrone West's conscience. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Make a breakthrough in Tyrone West's field. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Make a breakthrough in Tyrone West's field. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Tyrone West's work. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Tyrone West's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
38 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Tyrone West stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 |
38 |
Gain an Enemy |