| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Nearly killed. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
27 |
Attacked by enemies that Merritt Jones easily defeat. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain Enemy if Merritt Jones don't already have one. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
33 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Merritt Jones's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with Merritt Jones's research for political or religious reasons. Merritt Jones continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Make a breakthrough in Merritt Jones's field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
46 |
Win a prestigious prize for Merritt Jones's work. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |