| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Win a prestigious prize for Mertie Hoddle's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
26 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Mertie Hoddle's research for political or religious reasons. Mertie Hoddle continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make a breakthrough in Mertie Hoddle's field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
35 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |