| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
19 |
Study Profession (Spacer/Belter) as a hobby. |
| 1 |
21 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
22 |
When dealing with an alien race, Gavin Sheils botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 2 |
22 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
28 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Gavin Sheils's scout ship. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
31 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Gavin Sheils's scout ship. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 3 with the new title Senior Scout. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
34 |
Gavin Sheils's ship is damaged, and Gavin Sheils have to hitch-hike Gavin Sheils's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 5 |
34 |
Gain 1 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
38 |
Make a breakthrough in Gavin Sheils's field. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 7 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
41 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Gavin Sheils's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
41 |
A rival researcher blackens Gavin Sheils's name or steals Gavin Sheils's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
41 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |