| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Good fortune |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Elzie Ryan's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Elzie Ryan's conscience. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 7 |
45 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |