| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
Melinda McKee's business or ship thrives. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
28 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
32 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Melinda McKee out of business. |
| 5 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
34 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
39 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 2. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
44 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Melinda McKee's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 7 |
44 |
Severely injured. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
44 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 8 |
44 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
44 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 8 |
46 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Melinda McKee from Melinda McKee's work. |
| 9 |
48 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 9 |
48 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 9 |
52 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Melinda McKee's conscience. |
| 10 |
52 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 10 |
52 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 10 |
52 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 10 |
56 |
Win a prestigious prize for Melinda McKee's work. |
| 10 |
56 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 11 |
56 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 11 |
59 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 11 |
60 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 12 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
60 |
Retired at age 60. |