| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 1 |
20 |
Crawford Freeman have no idea what happened to Crawford Freeman – they found Crawford Freeman's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
22 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Crawford Freeman stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
29 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Crawford Freeman's research for political or religious reasons. Crawford Freeman continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Crawford Freeman's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
40 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
47 |
Win a prestigious prize for Crawford Freeman's work. |
| 8 |
48 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |