| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
12 |
Became a Dolphin Military (Sea Patrol) with the new title Private. |
| 1 |
15 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
15 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
18 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
19 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
19 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
20 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 4 |
23 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
23 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
26 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
27 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
30 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 6 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
33 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
35 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
36 |
Win a prestigious prize for Emory Shackley's work. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
42 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 8 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 6. |