| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Army (Infantry) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
21 |
Unit is slaughtered in a disastrous battle, for which Bert McDonaugh blame Bert McDonaugh's commander. Gain commander as Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Make a breakthrough in Bert McDonaugh's field. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Bert McDonaugh's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
37 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Bert McDonaugh stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
37 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 6 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
37 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |