| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
20 |
Make a breakthrough in Parker McPherson's field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
26 |
Make a breakthrough in Parker McPherson's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Parker McPherson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
33 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Parker McPherson's research for political or religious reasons. Parker McPherson continue working secretely. |
| 4 |
33 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
36 |
A rival researcher blackens Parker McPherson's name or steals Parker McPherson's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
41 |
Good fortune |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |