| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
21 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Mannie Paterson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
24 |
Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Mannie Paterson from Mannie Paterson's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Mannie Paterson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
32 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
38 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
41 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |