| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
21 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Bernice Penn's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
25 |
Make a breakthrough in Bernice Penn's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Bernice Penn's research for political or religious reasons. Bernice Penn continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Bernice Penn's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
44 |
Bernice Penn run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |