| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
A rival researcher blackens Ruth Woods's name or steals Ruth Woods's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ruth Woods's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
33 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Ruth Woods's research for political or religious reasons. Ruth Woods continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
38 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |