| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Merrill Hays's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Merrill Hays start again from scratch. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
Make a breakthrough in Merrill Hays's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
28 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
28 |
The planetary government interferes with Merrill Hays's research for political or religious reasons. Merrill Hays continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Win a prestigious prize for Merrill Hays's work. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
37 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
41 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
46 |
Make a breakthrough in Merrill Hays's field. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 3. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
47 |
Make a breakthrough in Merrill Hays's field. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 4. |