| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Prudence Caldwell's Contacts or Allies betrays Prudence Caldwell, ending Prudence Caldwell's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Failed to qualify for Line/Crew (Navy). |
| 2 |
21 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Good fortune |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
27 |
Lost eye or limb. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
27 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
29 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 5 |
31 |
Voluntarily left Free Trader |
| 5 |
31 |
Failed to qualify for Journalist (Entertainer). |
| 5 |
31 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
35 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 6 |
35 |
Failed to qualify for Infantry (Army). |
| 6 |
35 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
39 |
Psychologically damaged by Prudence Caldwell's time in the scouts. |
| 7 |
39 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Retired at age 39. |
| 7 |
39 |
Retired. |
| 7 |
40 |
Good fortune. |
| 8 |
43 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
46 |
Good fortune. |
| 9 |
47 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Gained a contact. |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
54 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 11 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
57 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 12 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |