| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Bernadine Grain do not know what happened to Bernadine Grain. There is a gap in Bernadine Grain's memory. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
23 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Bernadine Grain into bankruptcy. Bernadine Grain salvages what Bernadine Grain can. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 3 |
26 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Bernadine Grain has become Bernadine Grain's superior. |
| 4 |
27 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 4 |
27 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
28 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Bernadine Grain's Contacts or Allies betrays Bernadine Grain, ending Bernadine Grain's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
28 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
31 |
Scarred. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
34 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Bernadine Grain's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
37 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
43 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
45 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 9 |
48 |
Forced to muster out. |