| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
19 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Newman Barnes's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Newman Barnes's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
34 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Newman Barnes's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
35 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
35 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
35 |
The planetary government interferes with Newman Barnes's research for political or religious reasons. Newman Barnes continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
42 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 7 |
42 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Navy (Flight) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
45 |
Commanding officer takes an interest in Newman Barnes's career. |
| 7 |
46 |
Commissioned in Navy (Flight) with the new title Ensign. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Navy (Flight) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 8 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Flight |
| 8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 8 |
46 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
48 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |