| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
A rival researcher blackens Hans Roberts's name or steals Hans Roberts's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Make a breakthrough in Hans Roberts's field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
35 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Hans Roberts's conscience. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hans Roberts's Contacts or Allies betrays Hans Roberts, ending Hans Roberts's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 8 |
45 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 8 |
45 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
48 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Hans Roberts's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |