| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Victim of a crime |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Eddie Pearson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Eddie Pearson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
Eddie Pearson's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Eddie Pearson start again from scratch. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
29 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
33 |
Make a breakthrough in Eddie Pearson's field. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Eddie Pearson's work. |