| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Win a prestigious prize for George Ford's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against George Ford's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing George Ford's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
32 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame George Ford, forcing George Ford to leave George Ford's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
32 |
Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make a breakthrough in George Ford's field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Make a breakthrough in George Ford's field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Good fortune |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |