| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
22 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
22 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
22 |
The planetary government interferes with Squire Jephcots's research for political or religious reasons. Squire Jephcots continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Squire Jephcots's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
23 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Squire Jephcots stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Win a prestigious prize for Squire Jephcots's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make a breakthrough in Squire Jephcots's field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
36 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Squire Jephcots from Squire Jephcots's work. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |