| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
19 |
Good fortune |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Duncan Withers left the community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Duncan Withers's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
26 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Duncan Withers stranded in the wilderness. |
| 2 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Duncan Withers's research for political or religious reasons. Duncan Withers continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Duncan Withers's conscience. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
Win a prestigious prize for Duncan Withers's work. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
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 |
45 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
46 |
Forced to muster out. |