| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Psychologically damaged by Sam Burke's time in the scouts. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Sam Burke's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
30 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Sam Burke's research for political or religious reasons. Sam Burke continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Sam Burke's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
34 |
Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |