| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was injured. |
| 1 |
22 |
Nearly killed. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
30 |
Contact with Government. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Hermon Douglas's work. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
46 |
Hermon Douglas's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Hermon Douglas start again from scratch. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
49 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
54 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Hermon Douglas from Hermon Douglas's work. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 10 |
54 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 10 |
56 |
Make a breakthrough in Hermon Douglas's field. |
| 10 |
58 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |