| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ian Dickman's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
35 |
The planetary government interferes with Ian Dickman's research for political or religious reasons. Ian Dickman continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |