| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Berdie Spencer's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
21 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 1 |
21 |
The planetary government interferes with Berdie Spencer's research for political or religious reasons. Berdie Spencer continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
26 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
28 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Berdie Spencer from Berdie Spencer's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |