| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Find Ancient Technology. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Alene Carter's Contacts or Allies betrays Alene Carter, ending Alene Carter's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
25 |
Make a breakthrough in Alene Carter's field. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Alene Carter's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Alene Carter's research for political or religious reasons. Alene Carter continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
31 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 5 |
31 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
33 |
A sudden war destroys Alene Carter's trade routes and contacts, forcing Alene Carter to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
33 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 6 |
35 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |