| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make a breakthrough in Bob McLean's field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
38 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 5. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
45 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 6. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Gained a contact. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 7. |
| 9 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 9 |
51 |
A rival researcher blackens Bob McLean's name or steals Bob McLean's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 9 |
54 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 10 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |