| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
19 |
Become leader in social movement. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gain an Ally and an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Nolan Richey left the community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Make a breakthrough in Nolan Richey's field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
34 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Nolan Richey from Nolan Richey's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Nolan Richey's work. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Win a prestigious prize for Nolan Richey's work. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
46 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Nolan Richey stranded in the wilderness. |
| 8 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Nolan Richey's Contacts or Allies betrays Nolan Richey, ending Nolan Richey's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |