| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Pearle Keating's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
A rival researcher blackens Pearle Keating's name or steals Pearle Keating's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
38 |
Drafted into Law Enforcement |