| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
19 |
Study Pilot (Capital Ships) as a hobby. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alonza Buckman's Contacts or Allies betrays Alonza Buckman, ending Alonza Buckman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alonza Buckman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
26 |
Alonza Buckman's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Alonza Buckman may salvage what Alonza Buckman can and give up. |
| 3 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Alonza Buckman's work. |
| 4 |
32 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Alonza Buckman's work. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 6 |
36 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
36 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
44 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |