| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
21 |
A sudden war destroys Irvin Holmes's trade routes and contacts, forcing Irvin Holmes to flee that region of space. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
37 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
37 |
The planetary government interferes with Irvin Holmes's research for political or religious reasons. Irvin Holmes continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Irvin Holmes's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
39 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
41 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
41 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
43 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
45 |
Forced to muster out. |