| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Win a prestigious prize for Norman Thomas's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Norman Thomas's conscience. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Norman Thomas's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 5 |
36 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 5 |
36 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
36 |
The planetary government interferes with Norman Thomas's research for political or religious reasons. Norman Thomas continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
36 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Good fortune |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |