| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 5 |
37 |
Psychologically damaged by Opal Matson's time in the scouts. |