| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Gained a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Voluntarily left Barbarian |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
23 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Entertainer (Artist). |
| 3 |
27 |
Go on a tour of the sector, visiting several worlds. Gain 1 Contacts. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Artist) rank 1. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 4 |
29 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Dorcas Schmidt's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Entertainer (Artist). |
| 5 |
32 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Dorcas Schmidt far from home. |
| 6 |
32 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 6 |
32 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
36 |
Dorcas Schmidt run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
36 |
Returned to Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 7 |
39 |
Dorcas Schmidt's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Dorcas Schmidt start again from scratch. |
| 8 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
43 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 8 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 9 |
44 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 9 |
46 |
A rival researcher blackens Dorcas Schmidt's name or steals Dorcas Schmidt's research. Gain a Rival. |