| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Kent Larson's Contacts or Allies betrays Kent Larson, ending Kent Larson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
26 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Kent Larson from Kent Larson's work. |
| 4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Kent Larson's work. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Kent Larson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
39 |
Kent Larson's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Kent Larson may salvage what Kent Larson can and give up. |
| 6 |
39 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Kent Larson, forcing Kent Larson to leave Kent Larson's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
42 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
46 |
Gained a contact. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |