| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
21 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Win a prestigious prize for Gerhard Byrd's work. |
| 3 |
30 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make a breakthrough in Gerhard Byrd's field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
35 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
40 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
46 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Gerhard Byrd's conscience. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
48 |
Make a breakthrough in Gerhard Byrd's field. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 6. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 9 |
52 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Gerhard Byrd from Gerhard Byrd's work. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 7. |