| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Porter Beale's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
23 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Porter Beale's research for political or religious reasons. Porter Beale continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |