| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
22 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
26 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Thornton Reekey's research for political or religious reasons. Thornton Reekey continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Make a breakthrough in Thornton Reekey's field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Win a prestigious prize for Thornton Reekey's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
Thornton Reekey's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Thornton Reekey may salvage what Thornton Reekey can and give up. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 7 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
45 |
Thornton Reekey run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
45 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 8 |
49 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 9 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
| 9 |
49 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 9 |
49 |
Retired. |
| 9 |
50 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |