| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
19 |
The planetary government interferes with Ferd Patterson's research for political or religious reasons. Ferd Patterson continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Ferd Patterson from Ferd Patterson's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ferd Patterson's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gained a contact. |