| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
19 |
Work leads to a considerable breakthrough. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
26 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Walker McDonaugh stranded in the wilderness. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Good fortune |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Walker McDonaugh's Contacts or Allies betrays Walker McDonaugh, ending Walker McDonaugh's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
41 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
46 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Walker McDonaugh's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
47 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |