| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Irl Stephens's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
A rival researcher blackens Irl Stephens's name or steals Irl Stephens's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
30 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
32 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Irl Stephens's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |