| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 1 |
22 |
When dealing with an alien race, Ned Beckham botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 1 |
22 |
Ned Beckham inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Surveyor). |
| 2 |
26 |
Ned Beckham's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Ned Beckham from Ned Beckham's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
34 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ned Beckham's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Ned Beckham from Ned Beckham's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
44 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
47 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |