| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
Make a breakthrough in Otto Lane's field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Otto Lane's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
23 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Otto Lane stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
23 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
33 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Otto Lane's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
42 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Otto Lane's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
42 |
A rival researcher blackens Otto Lane's name or steals Otto Lane's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
42 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
42 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Accused of a crime |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 6. |