| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered University. |
| 1 |
20 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 35,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 3 |
26 |
Merlin Palmer is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
| 3 |
26 |
Demoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank -1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 4 |
29 |
Opponents of Merlin Palmer's belief system ambush Merlin Palmer. |
| 4 |
29 |
Nearly killed. Owe 45,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 0. |
| 5 |
32 |
Voluntarily left Missionary/Humanitarian |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 5 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
36 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Merlin Palmer's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
40 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Merlin Palmer, forcing Merlin Palmer to leave Merlin Palmer's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
40 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
40 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
44 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
45 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Merlin Palmer's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 |
45 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 8 |
45 |
The planetary government interferes with Merlin Palmer's research for political or religious reasons. Merlin Palmer continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
45 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 9 |
48 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 9 |
48 |
Returned to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 9 |
51 |
A notable academic consults with Merlin Palmer about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 10 |
52 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 10 |
55 |
A notable academic consults with Merlin Palmer about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |