| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
24 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
24 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
24 |
The planetary government interferes with Adda Nichols's research for political or religious reasons. Adda Nichols continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Adda Nichols's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Adda Nichols stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
Make a breakthrough in Adda Nichols's field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |