| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Psionic Community. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Joe Mar's Contacts or Allies betrays Joe Mar, ending Joe Mar's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
25 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Joe Mar's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Joe Mar's work. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
30 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
37 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
40 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Joe Mar's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
43 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Joe Mar, forcing Joe Mar to leave Joe Mar's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
43 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |