| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
25 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Herbert Hawdon's conscience. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Herbert Hawdon's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Herbert Hawdon's research for political or religious reasons. Herbert Hawdon continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 4 |
33 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
33 |
The planetary government interferes with Herbert Hawdon's research for political or religious reasons. Herbert Hawdon continue working secretely. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
46 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
47 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |