| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
21 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Walter Kirkham's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
30 |
Walter Kirkham run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Walter Kirkham's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Win a prestigious prize for Walter Kirkham's work. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
46 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Walter Kirkham's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
46 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Walter Kirkham, forcing Walter Kirkham to leave Walter Kirkham's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
46 |
Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
46 |
Gain an Enemy |