| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Valentine Howell's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
Valentine Howell's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Valentine Howell start again from scratch. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
24 |
Make a breakthrough in Valentine Howell's field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 6 |
40 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 7 |
44 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
45 |
Valentine Howell run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 9 |
45 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 9 |
46 |
Valentine Howell faith is shaken. |
| 10 |
49 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 10 |
53 |
Valentine Howell aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |