| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Good fortune |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Hubert Purcell's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Hubert Purcell's research for political or religious reasons. Hubert Purcell continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |