| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Roy McRae's Contacts or Allies betrays Roy McRae, ending Roy McRae's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
22 |
Win a prestigious prize for Roy McRae's work. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
25 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Roy McRae's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
25 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
35 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |