| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 1 |
21 |
Alton Foale refused an offer of inducements to betray Alton Foale's faith. Gain 3 enemies. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Alton Foale from Alton Foale's work. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Alton Foale's conscience. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
35 |
A rival researcher blackens Alton Foale's name or steals Alton Foale's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
39 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
39 |
Injured. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
39 |
The planetary government interferes with Alton Foale's research for political or religious reasons. Alton Foale continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
44 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
50 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |