| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
37 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Mike Tow's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
37 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
42 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
42 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
42 |
The planetary government interferes with Mike Tow's research for political or religious reasons. Mike Tow continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
46 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |