| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Charles McRae's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |