| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Pat McDonald's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Make a breakthrough in Pat McDonald's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Pat McDonald stranded in the wilderness. |