| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Orval Small'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 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Orval Small's research for political or religious reasons. Orval Small continue working secretely. |
| 1 |
22 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
23 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
34 |
Make a breakthrough in Orval Small's field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
36 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Orval Small, forcing Orval Small to leave Orval Small's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
36 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |