| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Win a prestigious prize for Eldon Sullivan's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Eldon Sullivan's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
23 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Eldon Sullivan's research for political or religious reasons. Eldon Sullivan continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Eldon Sullivan from Eldon Sullivan's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
| 4 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Eldon Sullivan's Contacts or Allies betrays Eldon Sullivan, ending Eldon Sullivan's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
32 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
38 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 7 |
41 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Eldon Sullivan's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
46 |
Good fortune |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 4 with the new title 2nd Officer. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
51 |
A sudden war destroys Eldon Sullivan's trade routes and contacts, forcing Eldon Sullivan to flee that region of space. |
| 9 |
51 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 10 |
55 |
Eldon Sullivan refuse to secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, because they do not share Eldon Sullivan's faith. |
| 10 |
55 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 11 |
55 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 11 |
58 |
Eldon Sullivan faith enjoys an explosion of popularity largely thanks to Eldon Sullivan's efforts. |
| 11 |
58 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
| 11 |
59 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 3 with the new title Priest. |
| 12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |