| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
Greg Terry do not know what happened to Greg Terry. There is a gap in Greg Terry's memory. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
22 |
Psychologically damaged by Greg Terry's time in the scouts. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Greg Terry's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
23 |
Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
27 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
34 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
The planetary government interferes with Greg Terry's research for political or religious reasons. Greg Terry continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
39 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
46 |
Win a prestigious prize for Greg Terry's work. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |