| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Porter Keiler's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
22 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Porter Keiler's research for political or religious reasons. Porter Keiler continue working secretely. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
23 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
28 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Porter Keiler from Porter Keiler's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
31 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |