| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Archie McGrath's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
Archie McGrath's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Archie McGrath may salvage what Archie McGrath can and give up. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Archie McGrath, forcing Archie McGrath to leave Archie McGrath's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
34 |
Psychologically damaged by Archie McGrath's time in the scouts. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
37 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Archie McGrath into bankruptcy. Archie McGrath salvages what Archie McGrath can. |