| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
21 |
The planetary government interferes with Vern Carroll's research for political or religious reasons. Vern Carroll continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Vern Carroll's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 5 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 5 |
35 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
41 |
Drafted into Line/Crew |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
45 |
Refuse to abuse Vern Carroll's position for profit. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Navy (Line/Crew) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |