| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
20 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Rogers McCnaghty's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 1 |
20 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 1 |
20 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 1 |
20 |
The planetary government interferes with Rogers McCnaghty's research for political or religious reasons. Rogers McCnaghty continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 1 |
20 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
22 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 2 |
22 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 2 |
24 |
Gained a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
34 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 2 with the new title Warrior. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Rogers McCnaghty's Contacts or Allies betrays Rogers McCnaghty, ending Rogers McCnaghty's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
38 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 6 |
39 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
39 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
40 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
47 |
Rogers McCnaghty's business or ship thrives. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
49 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |