| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
A rival researcher blackens Merle Chambers's name or steals Merle Chambers's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
Make a breakthrough in Merle Chambers's field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
42 |
Nearly killed. |
| 6 |
42 |
The planetary government interferes with Merle Chambers's research for political or religious reasons. Merle Chambers continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 7 |
42 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
42 |
Retired at age 42. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
45 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |