| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
21 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
21 |
The planetary government interferes with Israel Philpot's research for political or religious reasons. Israel Philpot continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Win a prestigious prize for Israel Philpot's work. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Israel Philpot'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 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Israel Philpot's research for political or religious reasons. Israel Philpot continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
35 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
39 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Israel Philpot from Israel Philpot's work. |
| 7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
42 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
46 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Israel Philpot's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
46 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 8 |
49 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |