| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Harper Stephens's Contacts or Allies betrays Harper Stephens, ending Harper Stephens's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
27 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
31 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Harper Stephens's Contacts or Allies betrays Harper Stephens, ending Harper Stephens's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Artist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted a risky adventure and was wildly successful. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
37 |
Harper Stephens run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 7 |
37 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
40 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 7 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 8 |
41 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 8 |
43 |
Made lifelong friends. Gain 2 Allies. |
| 8 |
45 |
Graduated. |
| 9 |
45 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
45 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |