| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
22 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Merl Ward's research for political or religious reasons. Merl Ward continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Merl Ward's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
24 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Merl Ward stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |