| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
20 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 2 Allies. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
A rival researcher blackens Karl Ede's name or steals Karl Ede's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Karl Ede's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Karl Ede's Contacts or Allies betrays Karl Ede, ending Karl Ede's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
45 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |