| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
19 |
Good fortune |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
23 |
Victim of a crime |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Riley Simmons's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Riley Simmons's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
35 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
35 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
35 |
The planetary government interferes with Riley Simmons's research for political or religious reasons. Riley Simmons continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
35 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Riley Simmons's conscience. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |