| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Make a breakthrough in Sue Barry's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Sue Barry's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
33 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Sue Barry's research for political or religious reasons. Sue Barry continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
35 |
Make a breakthrough in Sue Barry's field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
43 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
50 |
Bankrupted by a rival. Gain the other trader as a Rival. |