| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
22 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Goldia McDonald from Goldia McDonald's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
25 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Goldia McDonald's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Goldia McDonald's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
29 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Goldia McDonald's research for political or religious reasons. Goldia McDonald continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 4 |
33 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Goldia McDonald Goldia McDonald's job. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
34 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 6 |
34 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
37 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
37 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
37 |
Retired at age 37. |
| 7 |
37 |
Retired. |
| 7 |
38 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
44 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |