| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Make a breakthrough in Merton Smith's field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Merton Smith's research for political or religious reasons. Merton Smith continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Merton Smith's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |