| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Co-operate with investigation by the planetary authorities. The business or colony is shut down. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
22 |
Make a breakthrough in Sidney Matthews's field. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
26 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
30 |
Make a breakthrough in Sidney Matthews's field. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |