| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
21 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
21 |
The planetary government interferes with Newt Kirkham's research for political or religious reasons. Newt Kirkham continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 4 |
34 |
Newt Kirkham spend a great deal of time on the fringes of Charted Space. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain a contact in an alien race. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Explorer |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures Newt Kirkham's social standing. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Performer |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
42 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 7 |
42 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Gain Enemy if Newt Kirkham don't already have one. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |