| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered the school of hard knocks. |
| 1 |
22 |
A prank goes horribly wrong. Gain a Rival. |
| 1 |
22 |
Failed in the school of hard knocks. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 3 |
23 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Army (Cavalry) with the new title Private. |
| 3 |
24 |
Nearly killed. Owe 8,750 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
24 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
27 |
Ye Yalyi run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 5 |
27 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ye Yalyi's Contacts or Allies betrays Ye Yalyi, ending Ye Yalyi's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
31 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 6 |
32 |
Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 7 |
32 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
34 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 8 |
34 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 8 |
38 |
A notable academic consults with Ye Yalyi about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 9 |
38 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
38 |
Retired at age 38. |