| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Merton Olson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Merton Olson, forcing Merton Olson to leave Merton Olson's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
29 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |