| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Hallie Barnett's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
34 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |