| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Win a prestigious prize for Thomas Riley's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Make a breakthrough in Thomas Riley's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Thomas Riley's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Thomas Riley's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
37 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
37 |
The planetary government interferes with Thomas Riley's research for political or religious reasons. Thomas Riley continue working secretely. |