| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Melvin Porter's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
21 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 11,250 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
21 |
The planetary government interferes with Melvin Porter's research for political or religious reasons. Melvin Porter continue working secretely. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Melvin Porter's research for political or religious reasons. Melvin Porter continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
39 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Melvin Porter's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |