| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Make a breakthrough in Phillip Mills's field. |
| 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 |
Make a breakthrough in Phillip Mills's field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
42 |
Gained a contact. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
46 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Phillip Mills's Contacts or Allies betrays Phillip Mills, ending Phillip Mills's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 8 |
46 |
Retired. |
| 8 |
50 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 9 |
51 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
57 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
58 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |