| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elna Ming's Contacts or Allies betrays Elna Ming, ending Elna Ming's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
26 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
29 |
Elna Ming learn something Elna Ming should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Elna Ming can profit from illegally. |
| 3 |
29 |
Gain a criminal contact. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
32 |
Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
33 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
38 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
42 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Elna Ming out of business. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 8 |
42 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Elna Ming's Contacts or Allies betrays Elna Ming, ending Elna Ming's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
44 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 9 |
45 |
A notable academic consults with Elna Ming about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 9 |
48 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |