| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
19 |
Join a social movement. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. Gain an rival who is upset that Nova Ames left the community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Entertainer (Performer). |
| 2 |
23 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Nova Ames's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Performer) rank 1. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Criticised a questionable political leader on Nova Ames's homeworld, causing his downfall. Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Entertainer (Performer). |
| 4 |
34 |
Nova Ames is betrayed by a peer. One Ally or Contact becomes a Rival or Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
36 |
Severely injured. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 6 |
39 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Nova Ames's scout ship. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scout (Explorer) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scout (Explorer). |
| 7 |
43 |
Nova Ames have no idea what happened to Nova Ames – they found Nova Ames's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 8 |
43 |
Switched to Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 8 |
47 |
Join homeworld’s celebrity circles |
| 8 |
47 |
Gain a contact |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Entertainer (Journalist) rank 1 with the new title Freelancer. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 9 |
48 |
Invited to take part in a controversial event or exhibition that injures Nova Ames's social standing. |