| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Wylie Ferguson's Contacts or Allies betrays Wylie Ferguson, ending Wylie Ferguson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
33 |
Wylie Ferguson's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
A rival researcher blackens Wylie Ferguson's name or steals Wylie Ferguson's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
42 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
45 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Wylie Ferguson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
45 |
Gain an Enemy |