| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Wash Paul from Wash Paul's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
25 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Wash Paul's research for political or religious reasons. Wash Paul continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
30 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
31 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
38 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
38 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 6 |
40 |
Suffered a deep tragedy. |
| 6 |
40 |
Dropped out of the merchant academy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
41 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 7 |
41 |
Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
41 |
Gain Enemy if Wash Paul don't already have one. |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 8 |
44 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
46 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Wash Paul's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 |
46 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |