| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Win a prestigious prize for Hobson Duffey's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Make a breakthrough in Hobson Duffey's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Hobson Duffey's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Hobson Duffey's research for political or religious reasons. Hobson Duffey continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |