| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Shau Lama from Shau Lama's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
23 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Shau Lama's research for political or religious reasons. Shau Lama continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
29 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Shau Lama's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Win a prestigious prize for Shau Lama's work. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
46 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
50 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |