| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Walker Wells is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Walker Wells's guilt drives Walker Wells to excel. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Walker Wells's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Walker Wells's research for political or religious reasons. Walker Wells continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
A rival researcher blackens Walker Wells's name or steals Walker Wells's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 |
41 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Walker Wells's scout ship. |