| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Al Newman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
22 |
A rival researcher blackens Al Newman's name or steals Al Newman's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
24 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Al Newman from Al Newman's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
33 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
35 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
40 |
A good deal ensures Al Newman is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
45 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Al Newman's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |