| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Pirate (Rogue). |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
29 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
38 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
38 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 11,250 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
38 |
The planetary government interferes with Zack Carter's research for political or religious reasons. Zack Carter continue working secretely. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
42 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Zack Carter from Zack Carter's work. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 8 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
48 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Zack Carter stranded in the wilderness. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |