| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
26 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
31 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
31 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
31 |
The planetary government interferes with Doc Owens's research for political or religious reasons. Doc Owens continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
38 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Doc Owens from Doc Owens's work. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Returned to Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
46 |
Make a breakthrough in Doc Owens's field. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Amnesia. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |