| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 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 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Melinda Snyder's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
25 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Melinda Snyder, forcing Melinda Snyder to leave Melinda Snyder's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
25 |
Severely injured. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Melinda Snyder from Melinda Snyder's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
31 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |