| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Nat Obrien's conscience. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Nat Obrien's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
40 |
Good fortune |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
45 |
Nat Obrien's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 8 |
46 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
50 |
Nat Obrien's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |