| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Dow Labey's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
A rival researcher blackens Dow Labey's name or steals Dow Labey's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Win a prestigious prize for Dow Labey's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Dow Labey's research for political or religious reasons. Dow Labey continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Dow Labey run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
46 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Dow Labey's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |