| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
22 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
29 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
34 |
Vernie Bollen run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
39 |
Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
39 |
The planetary government interferes with Vernie Bollen's research for political or religious reasons. Vernie Bollen continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
43 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
43 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
43 |
The planetary government interferes with Vernie Bollen's research for political or religious reasons. Vernie Bollen continue working secretely. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
49 |
Win a prestigious prize for Vernie Bollen's work. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |