| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Derek Alvarez's conscience. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Win a prestigious prize for Derek Alvarez's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
31 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 5 |
35 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
42 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
46 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Derek Alvarez's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
Derek Alvarez's business or ship thrives. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |