| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Win a prestigious prize for Marcellus Whitlock's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Win a prestigious prize for Marcellus Whitlock's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Marcellus Whitlock's research for political or religious reasons. Marcellus Whitlock continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Marcellus Whitlock from Marcellus Whitlock's work. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Make a breakthrough in Marcellus Whitlock's field. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |