Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
1 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
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 |
Make a breakthrough in Virgil Macks's field. |
2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Virgil Macks's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
3 |
28 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Virgil Macks, forcing Virgil Macks to leave Virgil Macks's career. Gain a Rival. |
3 |
28 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. |
3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
4 |
31 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
5 |
37 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Virgil Macks's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
5 |
37 |
Virgil Macks's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Virgil Macks start again from scratch. |
5 |
37 |
Gain an Enemy |
5 |
38 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
6 |
40 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Virgil Macks from Virgil Macks's work. |
7 |
42 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
7 |
42 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
7 |
46 |
Win a prestigious prize for Virgil Macks's work. |
7 |
46 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
8 |
46 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
8 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
8 |
46 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
8 |
48 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Virgil Macks, forcing Virgil Macks to leave Virgil Macks's career. Gain a Rival. |
8 |
48 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
9 |
48 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
52 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
9 |
52 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
10 |
52 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
10 |
52 |
Submitted to the draft. |
10 |
52 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
10 |
55 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
11 |
56 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
11 |
60 |
A good deal ensures Virgil Macks is living the high life for a few years. |
11 |
60 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |