| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Spacer Community. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
25 |
West Meighan do not know what happened to West Meighan. There is a gap in West Meighan's memory. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
27 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws West Meighan's life into chaos, forcing West Meighan to leave the planet. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
31 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing West Meighan's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
34 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
The planetary government interferes with West Meighan's research for political or religious reasons. West Meighan continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
36 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with West Meighan's research for political or religious reasons. West Meighan continue working secretely. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
43 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |