| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
19 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
24 |
Make a breakthrough in Sherman Nisbet's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Sherman Nisbet from Sherman Nisbet's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Sherman Nisbet's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
32 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
32 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
32 |
The planetary government interferes with Sherman Nisbet's research for political or religious reasons. Sherman Nisbet continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |