| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Merrill Cochran's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
21 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Merrill Cochran, forcing Merrill Cochran to leave Merrill Cochran's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
21 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
21 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
37 |
A rival researcher blackens Merrill Cochran's name or steals Merrill Cochran's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Win a prestigious prize for Merrill Cochran's work. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |