| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ivy Horgan's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
24 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
24 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
24 |
The planetary government interferes with Ivy Horgan's research for political or religious reasons. Ivy Horgan continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ivy Horgan's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |