| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Merlin Shorten run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Merlin Shorten from Merlin Shorten's work. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Win a prestigious prize for Merlin Shorten's work. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 5 |
35 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
39 |
Forced to muster out. |