| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 1 |
19 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alvis Washington's Contacts or Allies betrays Alvis Washington, ending Alvis Washington's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 5 |
30 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 6 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
34 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 6 |
34 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Gain Enemy if Alvis Washington don't already have one. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
43 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
43 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 9 |
44 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alvis Washington's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 9 |
44 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Alvis Washington stranded in the wilderness. |
| 9 |
44 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 9 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |