| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
20 |
Severely injured. Owe 12,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
28 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Delta Foale's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
31 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 3,750 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Delta Foale's Contacts or Allies betrays Delta Foale, ending Delta Foale's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
32 |
Returned to Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 6 |
33 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 7 |
36 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 7 |
38 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 7 |
40 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 8 |
42 |
Delta Foale's business or ship thrives. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 5. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 9 |
45 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Delta Foale out of business. |
| 10 |
45 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
45 |
Retired at age 45. |
| 10 |
45 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 10 |
48 |
Delta Foale come into conflict with a splinter group Delta Foale's own religion which maintains Delta Foale's version is the wrong one. Gain 1 Rivals. |
| 11 |
48 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |