| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
Psychologically damaged by Hobson Welter's time in the scouts. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Hobson Welter's work. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Hobson Welter's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
35 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Hobson Welter, forcing Hobson Welter to leave Hobson Welter's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
35 |
Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
36 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
36 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
37 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
40 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
40 |
Returned to Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
43 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
45 |
Make a breakthrough in Hobson Welter's field. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
| 9 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
48 |
Retired at age 48. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
51 |
Gained a contact. |
| 9 |
52 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |
| 10 |
52 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |