| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 1 |
19 |
One of Artie McDonald's pieces of art is stolen, and the investigation brings Artie McDonald into the criminal underworld. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Artist |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
28 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
37 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Artie McDonald's Contacts or Allies betrays Artie McDonald, ending Artie McDonald's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
37 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
39 |
Make a breakthrough in Artie McDonald's field. |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 7 |
41 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
42 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 7 |
42 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 7 |
42 |
The planetary government interferes with Artie McDonald's research for political or religious reasons. Artie McDonald continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
47 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
53 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Artie McDonald from Artie McDonald's work. |
| 9 |
53 |
Forced to muster out. |