| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
19 |
A sudden war destroys Vella Nelson's trade routes and contacts, forcing Vella Nelson to flee that region of space. |
| 1 |
19 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 2 |
20 |
A notable academic consults with Vella Nelson about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 3 |
25 |
Opponents of Vella Nelson's belief system ambush Vella Nelson. |
| 3 |
25 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
25 |
Became a Scout (Surveyor). |
| 4 |
29 |
Psychologically damaged by Vella Nelson's time in the scouts. |
| 5 |
29 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
30 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
30 |
Switched to Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 6 |
31 |
Vella Nelson refuse to secretly provide religious rites for a dying leader or noble, because they do not share Vella Nelson's faith. |
| 6 |
34 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 7 |
34 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 7 |
37 |
Vella Nelson is chosen to represent Vella Nelson's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 7 |
38 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 2 with the new title Lay Preacher. |
| 8 |
38 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 8 |
39 |
Good fortune |