| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Ernst Obrien's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
19 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Ernst Obrien far from home. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Performer |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
23 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Ernst Obrien's scout ship. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
A rival researcher blackens Ernst Obrien's name or steals Ernst Obrien's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
31 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Ernst Obrien's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
31 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Ernst Obrien's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |