| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Courier (Scout). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Robert Wells's Contacts or Allies betrays Robert Wells, ending Robert Wells's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
28 |
Contact with Government. |
| 3 |
28 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 4 |
28 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 6 |
40 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Robert Wells's life into chaos, forcing Robert Wells to leave the planet. |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 8 |
45 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 8 |
47 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 9 |
49 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 9 |
51 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 2. |
| 10 |
51 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 10 |
51 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 10 |
51 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 10 |
54 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Robert Wells's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 10 |
54 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Robert Wells stranded in the wilderness. |
| 10 |
54 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 10 |
55 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 3. |