| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
29 |
Rachael McGhee run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Intelligence (Agent). |
| 4 |
29 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
30 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rachael McGhee's Contacts or Allies betrays Rachael McGhee, ending Rachael McGhee's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 6 |
39 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
40 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Rachael McGhee's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
40 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Rachael McGhee, forcing Rachael McGhee to leave Rachael McGhee's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 7 |
40 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
40 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
47 |
Win a prestigious prize for Rachael McGhee's work. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |