| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Naval Academy (Military Academy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
19 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
24 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
25 |
Joined commanding officer is engaged in some illegal activity, such as weapon smuggling. Gain an Ally. |
| 4 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
29 |
Gained a contact. |
| 4 |
29 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 5 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 5 |
31 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Hayes McLean from Hayes McLean's work. |
| 5 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 6 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 6 |
35 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Hayes McLean stranded in the wilderness. |
| 7 |
35 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 7 |
37 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
39 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 8 |
42 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 9 |
42 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 9 |
44 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Hayes McLean into bankruptcy. Hayes McLean salvages what Hayes McLean can. |
| 10 |
44 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hayes McLean's Contacts or Allies betrays Hayes McLean, ending Hayes McLean's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |