| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 2 |
25 |
Befriend a useful ally in one sphere. Gain an Ally. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 3 |
27 |
Good fortune |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Marcella McPherson's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
37 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
38 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 6 |
41 |
Marcella McPherson run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 7 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 7 |
41 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
45 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
49 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |