| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 1 |
22 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 2 |
26 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Ricky McPherson from Ricky McPherson's work. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
26 |
Switched to Scholar (Scientist) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
29 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ricky McPherson's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Ricky McPherson, forcing Ricky McPherson to leave Ricky McPherson's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
29 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 4 |
30 |
Failed to qualify for Thief (Rogue). |
| 4 |
30 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
32 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 4 |
34 |
Attempt at commissioned failed. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) rank 1 with the new title Able Spacehand. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 5 |
37 |
Display heroism in battle, saving the whole ship. |
| 5 |
38 |
Commissioned in Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Ensign. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 2 with the new title Sublieutenant. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 6 |
40 |
Gained a contact. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Navy (Engineer/Gunner) officer rank 3 with the new title Lieutenant. |
| 7 |
42 |
Continued as Navy (Engineer/Gunner). |
| 7 |
45 |
During a battle, defeat or victory depends on Ricky McPherson's actions. The ship suffers severe damage and Ricky McPherson is blamed for the disaster. Ricky McPherson is court - martialled and discharged. |
| 8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 8 |
45 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
47 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 |
47 |
Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
47 |
Gain Enemy if Ricky McPherson don't already have one. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 9 |
53 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 10 |
53 |
Failed to qualify for Worker (Citizen). |
| 10 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
56 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 11 |
56 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 11 |
57 |
Ricky McPherson have been following false teachings! |
| 12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
57 |
Retired at age 57. |
| 12 |
57 |
Retired. |
| 12 |
60 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |