| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Okey Butler stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Agent (Intelligence). |
| 2 |
23 |
Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
26 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 4 |
26 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
27 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
35 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 7 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
41 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Okey Butler's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
41 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
41 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
43 |
Win a prestigious prize for Okey Butler's work. |