| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
24 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
24 |
The planetary government interferes with Walker Read's research for political or religious reasons. Walker Read continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Walker Read's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
Walker Read's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Walker Read may salvage what Walker Read can and give up. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 5 |
34 |
Opponents of Walker Read's belief system ambush Walker Read. |
| 5 |
34 |
Nearly killed. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
36 |
Nearly killed. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
36 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 7 |
36 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
36 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 8 |
40 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
40 |
Retired at age 40. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
44 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Walker Read into bankruptcy. Walker Read salvages what Walker Read can. |
| 9 |
44 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
46 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 10 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |