| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a spacer community. |
| 1 |
20 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Benjamin Tow run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Benjamin Tow's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Benjamin Tow, forcing Benjamin Tow to leave Benjamin Tow's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
29 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make a breakthrough in Benjamin Tow's field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
39 |
Make a breakthrough in Benjamin Tow's field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
46 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
50 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |