| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
23 |
A rival researcher blackens Jack Dinan's name or steals Jack Dinan's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
34 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Jack Dinan's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
34 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
34 |
The planetary government interferes with Jack Dinan's research for political or religious reasons. Jack Dinan continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to muster out. |