| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 2 |
25 |
Early McCnaghty's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
29 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
31 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
Severely injured. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
37 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 7 |
42 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Early McCnaghty's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
42 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 8 |
45 |
Win a prestigious prize for Early McCnaghty's work. |
| 9 |
47 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 9 |
47 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
49 |
Early McCnaghty learn something Early McCnaghty should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Early McCnaghty can profit from illegally. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 10 |
54 |
Early McCnaghty is rewarded for Early McCnaghty's diligence or cunning. |
| 10 |
55 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |