| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 1 |
21 |
One of Walter Beck's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Walter Beck into the criminal underworld. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Public opinion turns on Walter Beck. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Walter Beck from Walter Beck's work. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 7 |
45 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 8 |
45 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Walter Beck's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 8 |
48 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
50 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Walter Beck's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 9 |
53 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 10 |
53 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 10 |
53 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
57 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |