| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Virginia Porden's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
20 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
20 |
The planetary government interferes with Virginia Porden's research for political or religious reasons. Virginia Porden continue working secretely. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
25 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |