| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Michael Ruiz's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Michael Ruiz stranded in the wilderness. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
34 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
37 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
37 |
The planetary government interferes with Michael Ruiz's research for political or religious reasons. Michael Ruiz continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |