| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Ashley Cadden's conscience. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Ashley Cadden from Ashley Cadden's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ashley Cadden's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
32 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
32 |
Nearly killed. Owe 11,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
32 |
The planetary government interferes with Ashley Cadden's research for political or religious reasons. Ashley Cadden continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |