| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Roy Maiden run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Roy Maiden's conscience. Gain 3 Enemies. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Roy Maiden's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
34 |
A rival researcher blackens Roy Maiden's name or steals Roy Maiden's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
44 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |