Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
1 |
22 |
Win a prestigious prize for Harper McRae's work. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
2 |
25 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Harper McRae's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
3 |
29 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
4 |
31 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Harper McRae's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
4 |
31 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
4 |
31 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
4 |
31 |
The planetary government interferes with Harper McRae's research for political or religious reasons. Harper McRae continue working secretely. |
4 |
31 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
34 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
5 |
37 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
5 |
38 |
Forced to muster out. |
6 |
38 |
Failed to qualify for Marine Support (Marine). |
6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
6 |
42 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
7 |
42 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Harper McRae's Contacts or Allies betrays Harper McRae, ending Harper McRae's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
44 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
8 |
47 |
Harper McRae's ship is ambushed by enemy vessels. Attempted to run but caught and ship is destroyed. |
9 |
48 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
52 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
56 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
57 |
A good deal ensures Harper McRae is living the high life for a few years. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 3 with the new title 3rd Officer. |
12 |
60 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
12 |
63 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Harper McRae into bankruptcy. Harper McRae salvages what Harper McRae can. |
13 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
63 |
Retired at age 63. |