| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Barney Mulvahil's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
36 |
Nearly killed. |
| 5 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with Barney Mulvahil's research for political or religious reasons. Barney Mulvahil continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Win a prestigious prize for Barney Mulvahil's work. |