| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
19 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Ruth McDadden's conscience. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Entered University. |
| 3 |
28 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 3 |
30 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ruth McDadden's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
46 |
Good fortune |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Returned to Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
50 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ruth McDadden stranded in the wilderness. |