| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Vernon Franklin's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
24 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
24 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
24 |
The planetary government interferes with Vernon Franklin's research for political or religious reasons. Vernon Franklin continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
33 |
A good deal ensures Vernon Franklin is living the high life for a few years. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
Vernon Franklin's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 6 |
39 |
A notable academic consults with Vernon Franklin about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |