| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
21 |
Benton McCnaghty is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Benton McCnaghty's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
Benton McCnaghty's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Benton McCnaghty start again from scratch. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
35 |
The planetary government interferes with Benton McCnaghty's research for political or religious reasons. Benton McCnaghty continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
43 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
43 |
The planetary government interferes with Benton McCnaghty's research for political or religious reasons. Benton McCnaghty continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |