| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Dow Bishop's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
A rival researcher blackens Dow Bishop's name or steals Dow Bishop's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 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 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Dow Bishop stranded in the wilderness. |