| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Sophie McKerras's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to bargain with them but fail and the ship is destroyed. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
23 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Sophie McKerras's research for political or religious reasons. Sophie McKerras continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
34 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Sophie McKerras's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Sophie McKerras's conscience. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Works is especially well received and popular, making Sophie McKerras a minor celebrity |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |