| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
21 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
24 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
28 |
Make a breakthrough in Merlin Woods's field. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
30 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
36 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Merlin Woods stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
38 |
Merlin Woods inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 7 |
39 |
Merlin Woods befriend a superior in the corporation or the colony. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 1. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Citizen (Corporate). |
| 8 |
46 |
Merlin Woods learn something Merlin Woods should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Merlin Woods can profit from illegally. |
| 8 |
46 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Citizen (Corporate) rank 2 with the new title Manager. |