| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Win a prestigious prize for Merrill Sweet's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
25 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Merrill Sweet's research for political or religious reasons. Merrill Sweet continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Merrill Sweet's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Merrill Sweet Merrill Sweet's job. |
| 6 |
32 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
33 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |