| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 2 |
23 |
A notable academic consults with Shelly Nichols about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 3 |
25 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Make a breakthrough in Shelly Nichols's field. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
41 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
Retired at age 41. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Make a breakthrough in Shelly Nichols's field. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 8 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |