| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Randy Hawdon'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 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Randy Hawdon's research for political or religious reasons. Randy Hawdon continue working secretely. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Randy Hawdon's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Randy Hawdon's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Randy Hawdon's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |