| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
19 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Nels Fowler into bankruptcy. Nels Fowler salvages what Nels Fowler can. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
20 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Nels Fowler's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
25 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Nels Fowler stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
27 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
28 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Agent (Corporate Agent). |
| 5 |
30 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Agent (Corporate Agent) rank 1 with the new title Agent. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Agent (Corporate Agent). |
| 6 |
35 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Agent (Corporate Agent) rank 2 with the new title Field Agent. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Agent (Corporate Agent). |
| 7 |
40 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Agent (Corporate Agent) rank 3. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Agent (Corporate Agent). |
| 8 |
42 |
Nels Fowler went above and beyond the call of duty. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Agent (Corporate Agent) rank 4 with the new title Special Agent. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Agent (Corporate Agent). |
| 9 |
47 |
Good fortune |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Agent (Corporate Agent) rank 5 with the new title Assistant Director. |