| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Foster Armstrong's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
26 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Foster Armstrong, forcing Foster Armstrong to leave Foster Armstrong's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
26 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Win a prestigious prize for Foster Armstrong's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Foster Armstrong's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
45 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |