| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Isom Bishop's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
23 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
27 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Isom Bishop's life into chaos, forcing Isom Bishop to leave the planet. |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
28 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Isom Bishop stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 5 |
28 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
30 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Isom Bishop's Contacts or Allies betrays Isom Bishop, ending Isom Bishop's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |