| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
Win a prestigious prize for Hobson Hogan's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Hobson Hogan's research for political or religious reasons. Hobson Hogan continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 5 |
34 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 5 |
36 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain Enemy if Hobson Hogan don't already have one. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 7 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Hobson Hogan is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 9 |
51 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Hobson Hogan has become Hobson Hogan's superior. |