| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
22 |
Paula Graham do not know what happened to Paula Graham. There is a gap in Paula Graham's memory. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 3 |
30 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
34 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate Agent (Agent). |
| 5 |
34 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 5 |
36 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Paula Graham's Contacts or Allies betrays Paula Graham, ending Paula Graham's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
39 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 |
40 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 1. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 7 |
42 |
Refuse to join a cheat in some fashion. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Scholar (Physician) rank 2. |
| 8 |
44 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 8 |
44 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 8 |
47 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Paula Graham's life into chaos, forcing Paula Graham to leave the planet. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
47 |
Retired at age 47. |
| 9 |
47 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 9 |
49 |
Opponents of Paula Graham's belief system ambush Paula Graham. |
| 9 |
49 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
49 |
Retired. |
| 10 |
52 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 11 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |