| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
A rival researcher blackens Melinda Cook's name or steals Melinda Cook's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Melinda Cook's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
31 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Melinda Cook's conscience. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |