| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
19 |
Win a prestigious prize for Manuel McIntire's work. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
30 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Manuel McIntire's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
30 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
30 |
Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
The planetary government interferes with Manuel McIntire's research for political or religious reasons. Manuel McIntire continue working secretely. |
| 3 |
30 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
34 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Manuel McIntire, forcing Manuel McIntire to leave Manuel McIntire's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
34 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
37 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
41 |
Manuel McIntire have no idea what happened to Manuel McIntire – they found Manuel McIntire's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
| 7 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Manuel McIntire's Contacts or Allies betrays Manuel McIntire, ending Manuel McIntire's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
45 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Rogue (Pirate). |
| 8 |
48 |
Good fortune |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 1 with the new title Henchman. |