| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
Good fortune |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
27 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
27 |
The planetary government interferes with Mac McDonaugh's research for political or religious reasons. Mac McDonaugh continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
A rival researcher blackens Mac McDonaugh's name or steals Mac McDonaugh's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
37 |
Make a breakthrough in Mac McDonaugh's field. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
38 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 6 |
38 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 6 |
42 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Mac McDonaugh's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
42 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Mac McDonaugh stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 |
42 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
44 |
Accused of a crime |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 4. |