| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
A rival researcher blackens Blaine Richards's name or steals Blaine Richards's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
25 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Blaine Richards's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
30 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 4 |
31 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
40 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
40 |
The planetary government interferes with Blaine Richards's research for political or religious reasons. Blaine Richards continue working secretely. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
45 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Blaine Richards's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
48 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 8 |
50 |
Forced to muster out. |