| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
22 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
23 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Manuel Shea from Manuel Shea's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
30 |
Make a breakthrough in Manuel Shea's field. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
33 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
34 |
A sudden war destroys Manuel Shea's trade routes and contacts, forcing Manuel Shea to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
34 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 6 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
35 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 7 |
41 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Manuel Shea has become Manuel Shea's superior. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 8 |
44 |
A notable academic consults with Manuel Shea about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |