| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
24 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Max Shapter's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 2 |
24 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 2 |
24 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. |
| 2 |
24 |
The planetary government interferes with Max Shapter's research for political or religious reasons. Max Shapter continue working secretely. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Max Shapter's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
34 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Max Shapter out of business. |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
40 |
Max Shapter run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 7 |
40 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Marine (Marine Support) with the new title Marine. |
| 7 |
43 |
Advanced training in a specialist field |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Marine (Marine Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 8 |
44 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
44 |
Retired at age 44. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Marine (Marine Support). |
| 8 |
47 |
On the front lines of a planetary assault and occupation. |