| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Talmage McKerras's Contacts or Allies betrays Talmage McKerras, ending Talmage McKerras's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
25 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
25 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
25 |
The planetary government interferes with Talmage McKerras's research for political or religious reasons. Talmage McKerras continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
31 |
Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
32 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 5 |
32 |
Scarred. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Gain Enemy if Talmage McKerras don't already have one. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
35 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 6 |
35 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
38 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 7 |
42 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Talmage McKerras's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 7 |
42 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Talmage McKerras far from home. |
| 7 |
42 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 8 |
42 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 8 |
45 |
Talmage McKerras is forced out because of censorship or controversy. What truth did Talmage McKerras get too close to? |
| 9 |
45 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 9 |
47 |
Nearly killed. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
47 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 10 |
49 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 11 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
| 11 |
49 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 11 |
51 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 11 |
53 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 12 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
53 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 12 |
57 |
A notable academic consults with Talmage McKerras about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 12 |
57 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 2 with the new title Team Leader. |
| 13 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 13 |
61 |
Gained a contact. |
| 14 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
61 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 14 |
65 |
Talmage McKerras accepted an offer of inducements to betray Talmage McKerras's faith. Gain 630,000 in cash. |
| 15 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
65 |
Retired. |
| 15 |
66 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 16 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |