| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Failed in the school of hard knocks. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Della Cain from Della Cain's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Della Cain's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Della Cain's research for political or religious reasons. Della Cain continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
27 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |