| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
29 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
33 |
Matt Howell run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Matt Howell's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
34 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Matt Howell, forcing Matt Howell to leave Matt Howell's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
34 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
40 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
42 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
47 |
Make a breakthrough in Matt Howell's field. |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
53 |
Make a breakthrough in Matt Howell's field. |
| 9 |
53 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |