| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
A rival researcher blackens Thomas Thompkins's name or steals Thomas Thompkins's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
23 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
Make a breakthrough in Thomas Thompkins's field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Win a prestigious prize for Thomas Thompkins's work. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
46 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Thomas Thompkins from Thomas Thompkins's work. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 8 |
46 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Retired at age 46. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
47 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |