| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
23 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
23 |
The planetary government interferes with Dave Lord's research for political or religious reasons. Dave Lord continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
A rival researcher blackens Dave Lord's name or steals Dave Lord's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Dave Lord's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |