| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
22 |
Len Burns's scout ship is one of the first on the scene to rescue the survivors of a disaster. Gain a Contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 2 |
25 |
Len Burns's ship is damaged, and Len Burns have to hitch-hike Len Burns's way back across the stars to the nearest scout base. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain 4 Contacts. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Len Burns's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
26 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Len Burns stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
29 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Len Burns's work. |
| 5 |
33 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
33 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
34 |
A rival researcher blackens Len Burns's name or steals Len Burns's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Win a prestigious prize for Len Burns's work. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
49 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Len Burns, forcing Len Burns to leave Len Burns's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 8 |
49 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
49 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
51 |
Find valuable salvage. |