| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Gaylord Olson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
22 |
A rival researcher blackens Gaylord Olson's name or steals Gaylord Olson's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
25 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
28 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
31 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
37 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Gaylord Olson stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
42 |
Gaylord Olson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
44 |
Good fortune |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 9 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |