| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Ione McKerras have no idea what happened to Ione McKerras – they found Ione McKerras's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ione McKerras's work. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make a breakthrough in Ione McKerras's field. |
| 5 |
31 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ione McKerras's work. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
42 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ione McKerras's work. |
| 8 |
43 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
46 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Ione McKerras's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
48 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 9 |
51 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |