| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Ransom Lowther's homeworld. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Ransom Lowther a minor celebrity |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Nearly killed. Owe 17,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ransom Lowther's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
32 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ransom Lowther stranded in the wilderness. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Make a breakthrough in Ransom Lowther's field. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ransom Lowther's Contacts or Allies betrays Ransom Lowther, ending Ransom Lowther's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |