| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
30 |
Make a breakthrough in Steve Butler's field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Steve Butler's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Steve Butler's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 5. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
42 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
42 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
42 |
The planetary government interferes with Steve Butler's research for political or religious reasons. Steve Butler continue working secretely. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
45 |
Make a breakthrough in Steve Butler's field. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |