| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
26 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
27 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Reese Davies's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Reese Davies's research for political or religious reasons. Reese Davies continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Make a breakthrough in Reese Davies's field. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
39 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
39 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 7 |
40 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
| 8 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
50 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Reese Davies's conscience. |