| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ernie Plundell's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
22 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
25 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Ernie Plundell's research for political or religious reasons. Ernie Plundell continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Ernie Plundell from Ernie Plundell's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
34 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ernie Plundell's work. |