| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ellie Bethune stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
21 |
Entered University. |
| 2 |
22 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 2 |
23 |
Dropped out of university. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
24 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Ellie Bethune's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
28 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ellie Bethune's work. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Ellie Bethune's work. |
| 5 |
35 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
38 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
39 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Refused to criticise a questionable political leader on Ellie Bethune's homeworld. |