| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Dominic Halpine is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Win a prestigious prize for Dominic Halpine's work. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Dominic Halpine's conscience. |
| 3 |
28 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Dominic Halpine's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 4 |
29 |
Dominic Halpine's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Dominic Halpine may salvage what Dominic Halpine can and give up. |
| 4 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
33 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
40 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
| 8 |
44 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
45 |
Contact with Government. |
| 8 |
48 |
Forced to muster out. |