| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Hayes Cheyne's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Hayes Cheyne stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 |
41 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Good fortune |
| 7 |
45 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |