| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
19 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Win a prestigious prize for Alan Manning's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
32 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
42 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alan Manning's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
42 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
42 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
44 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |