| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for University. |
| 1 |
18 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Marine (Star Marine) with the new title Marine. |
| 1 |
21 |
Reta Porden is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
25 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Reta Porden into bankruptcy. Reta Porden salvages what Reta Porden can. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
29 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
29 |
Nearly killed. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
29 |
The planetary government interferes with Reta Porden's research for political or religious reasons. Reta Porden continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
32 |
Win a prestigious prize for Reta Porden's work. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
37 |
Gained a contact. |
| 5 |
37 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 6 |
37 |
Switched to Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
39 |
Risk Reta Porden's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 7 |
41 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
45 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Reta Porden's Contacts or Allies betrays Reta Porden, ending Reta Porden's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 8 |
45 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 8 |
45 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
47 |
Attacked by enemies and injured. |
| 8 |
47 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
47 |
Gain Enemy if Reta Porden don't already have one. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
53 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 9 |
53 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |