| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Amos Oakden's Contacts or Allies betrays Amos Oakden, ending Amos Oakden's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 2 |
20 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 2 |
22 |
Forced out after co-operating with military investigation in commanding officer's illegal activity. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Amos Oakden's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
25 |
Amos Oakden's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Amos Oakden start again from scratch. |
| 3 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Amos Oakden's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
36 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
Win a prestigious prize for Amos Oakden's work. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
45 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 8 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |