| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
22 |
Omie Holmes have no idea what happened to Omie Holmes – they found Omie Holmes's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
23 |
Win a prestigious prize for Omie Holmes's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Omie Holmes's research for political or religious reasons. Omie Holmes continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
34 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Omie Holmes's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
35 |
A rival researcher blackens Omie Holmes's name or steals Omie Holmes's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
41 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
46 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
46 |
The planetary government interferes with Omie Holmes's research for political or religious reasons. Omie Holmes continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
47 |
Make a breakthrough in Omie Holmes's field. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |