| 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 |
26 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ian Ellis's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
Nearly killed. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Ian Ellis's research for political or religious reasons. Ian Ellis continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ian Ellis's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Agent (Corporate Agent). |
| 5 |
38 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Agent (Corporate Agent) rank 1 with the new title Agent. |