| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Max Richards's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
19 |
Max Richards's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Max Richards start again from scratch. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Max Richards's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |