| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
24 |
Lou Keating is rewarded for Lou Keating's diligence or cunning. |
| 2 |
25 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 1. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Lou Keating's business expands, Lou Keating's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 3 |
29 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 2 with the new title Settler. |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 4 |
31 |
Lou Keating's business expands, Lou Keating's corporation grows, or the colony thrives. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 3. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Lou Keating learn something Lou Keating should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Lou Keating can profit from illegally. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Citizen (Colonist) rank 4 with the new title Explorer. |
| 6 |
37 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Lou Keating Lou Keating's job. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
43 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 7 |
44 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
48 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lou Keating's Contacts or Allies betrays Lou Keating, ending Lou Keating's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 9 |
48 |
Returned to Citizen (Colonist). |
| 9 |
51 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 6,250 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired. |
| 10 |
55 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |