| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Psionic Community. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Terri Paterson's Contacts or Allies betrays Terri Paterson, ending Terri Paterson's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
22 |
A rival researcher blackens Terri Paterson's name or steals Terri Paterson's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
24 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
24 |
Switched to Scholar (Field Researcher) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
32 |
A sudden war destroys Terri Paterson's trade routes and contacts, forcing Terri Paterson to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
32 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
32 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Shipboard curriculum. |
| 6 |
33 |
Study Language (Oynprith (Droyne)) as a hobby. |
| 6 |
35 |
Dropped out of the merchant academy. |