| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Raymond Larson's Contacts or Allies betrays Raymond Larson, ending Raymond Larson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 3 |
30 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Worker |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Raymond Larson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Raymond Larson's research for political or religious reasons. Raymond Larson continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Raymond Larson from Raymond Larson's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Win a prestigious prize for Raymond Larson's work. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Make a breakthrough in Raymond Larson's field. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |