Term |
Age |
History |
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1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
1 |
22 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
1 |
22 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
2 |
22 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
2 |
23 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Bertrand McDonald far from home. |
3 |
23 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
3 |
26 |
Gained a contact. |
3 |
27 |
Commissioned in Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Ensign. |
4 |
27 |
Continued as Navy (Line/Crew). |
4 |
31 |
Encounter a Psionic institute. |
4 |
31 |
Tested for psionic powers |
5 |
31 |
Became a Psion (Adept). |
5 |
32 |
Attempt to use powers for personal gain, but it backfires. |
6 |
35 |
Continued as Psion (Adept). |
6 |
36 |
Severely injured. Owe 15,000 for medical bills. |
7 |
36 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
7 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bertrand McDonald's Contacts or Allies betrays Bertrand McDonald, ending Bertrand McDonald's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
8 |
38 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
8 |
39 |
Nearly killed. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
9 |
39 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
9 |
39 |
Submitted to the draft. |
9 |
39 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
9 |
43 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Bertrand McDonald into bankruptcy. Bertrand McDonald salvages what Bertrand McDonald can. |
10 |
43 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
10 |
47 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
10 |
47 |
Graduated. |
11 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
11 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
11 |
47 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
11 |
47 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
11 |
48 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bertrand McDonald's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
11 |
51 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
12 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
12 |
51 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
12 |
53 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Bertrand McDonald out of business. |
13 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
13 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
13 |
56 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
13 |
57 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
14 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
14 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
14 |
59 |
A notable academic consults with Bertrand McDonald about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
14 |
61 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
15 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
15 |
61 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
15 |
63 |
Bertrand McDonald come into conflict with a splinter group Bertrand McDonald's own religion which maintains Bertrand McDonald's version is the wrong one. Gain 2 Rivals. |
16 |
63 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
16 |
63 |
Retired. |
16 |
65 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
17 |
67 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |