| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
20 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
20 |
The planetary government interferes with Leland Carlson's research for political or religious reasons. Leland Carlson continue working secretely. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Leland Carlson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
26 |
Leland Carlson's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Leland Carlson start again from scratch. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Leland Carlson's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 22,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
35 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Good fortune |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
45 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 9 |
45 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
49 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 10 |
49 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 10 |
50 |
Leland Carlson accepted an offer of inducements to betray Leland Carlson's faith. Gain 330,000 in cash. |
| 11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
53 |
Retired at age 53. |