| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Gussie McLean's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
42 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
44 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Gussie McLean's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
44 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Gussie McLean, forcing Gussie McLean to leave Gussie McLean's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
44 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
44 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |