| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ruel Lambert's Contacts or Allies betrays Ruel Lambert, ending Ruel Lambert's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
22 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
25 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
25 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ruel Lambert's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ruel Lambert stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ruel Lambert's work. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |