| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Preston Walsh's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Preston Walsh stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
33 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Preston Walsh's research for political or religious reasons. Preston Walsh continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Preston Walsh from Preston Walsh's work. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Win a prestigious prize for Preston Walsh's work. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |