Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
1 |
20 |
Merlin Ray aid a follower back to the True Path but this angers a friend or relative. Gain an Enemy. |
2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
2 |
24 |
Cheated in some fashion, advancing Merlin Ray's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
2 |
24 |
Gain an Enemy |
2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
3 |
27 |
A rival researcher blackens Merlin Ray's name or steals Merlin Ray's research. Gain a Rival. |
4 |
28 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
4 |
28 |
Switched to Scholar (Physician) with previous rank. |
4 |
30 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Merlin Ray stranded in the wilderness. |
5 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
5 |
33 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
5 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
6 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
6 |
38 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Merlin Ray's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
6 |
38 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
7 |
38 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
7 |
39 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Merlin Ray into bankruptcy. Merlin Ray salvages what Merlin Ray can. |
8 |
39 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
8 |
43 |
Merlin Ray inadvertently cause a conflict between the Imperium and a minor world or race. Gain a Rival. |
9 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
43 |
Retired at age 43. |
9 |
43 |
Returned to Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
9 |
46 |
A notable academic consults with Merlin Ray about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
9 |
47 |
Forced to muster out. |
10 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
10 |
47 |
Retired. |
10 |
49 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
11 |
55 |
Gained a contact. |
12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
57 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |