| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Lou Dickman's conscience. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Lou Dickman stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Lou Dickman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Lou Dickman's research for political or religious reasons. Lou Dickman continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Good fortune |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
38 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Lou Dickman from Lou Dickman's work. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
39 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Lou Dickman stranded in the wilderness. |