| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Coy Burton's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Coy Burton's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Coy Burton's conscience. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
46 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 9 |
50 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 9 |
50 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
52 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |