| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Al Pierce's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
19 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
19 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 1 |
19 |
The planetary government interferes with Al Pierce's research for political or religious reasons. Al Pierce continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Al Pierce's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Al Pierce's conscience. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Al Pierce's conscience. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |