| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 4 |
31 |
Merton Sims's ship is damaged, and Merton Sims have to hitch-hike Merton Sims's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 4 |
31 |
Gain 6 Contacts. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
35 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
43 |
Opponents of Merton Sims's belief system ambush Merton Sims. |
| 7 |
43 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |