| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ernie Xavier's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Make a breakthrough in Ernie Xavier's field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ernie Xavier stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
45 |
Ernie Xavier's business or ship thrives. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |