| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
22 |
Make a breakthrough in Mason Thorebourne's field. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Mason Thorebourne's conscience. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
28 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
33 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
36 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 5. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
40 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Mason Thorebourne's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
40 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
40 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
43 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 6. |