| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 1 |
21 |
A revolution, attack or other unusual event throws Mertie Roberts's life into chaos, forcing Mertie Roberts to leave the planet. |
| 2 |
21 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 2 |
25 |
Contacted by an underground psionic group. |
| 2 |
25 |
Dropped out of the merchant academy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Citizen (Colonist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Life ruined by a criminal gang. Gain the gang as an Enemy |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Army (Army Support) with the new title Private. |
| 4 |
30 |
Thrown into a brutal ground war |
| 4 |
30 |
Nearly killed. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Army (Army Support) rank 1 with the new title Lance Corporal. |
| 4 |
32 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 5 |
32 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 5 |
32 |
Switched to Army (Infantry) with previous rank. |
| 5 |
33 |
Mertie Roberts is tormented by or quarrel with an officer or fellow soldier. Gain that officer as a Rival. |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
37 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 1 with the new title Scout. |
| 7 |
37 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 7 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
41 |
Spend several years jumping from world to world in Mertie Roberts's scout ship. |
| 8 |
41 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 8 |
41 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 8 |
41 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 8 |
42 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 8 |
45 |
Promoted to Scout (Courier) rank 2. |
| 9 |
45 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 9 |
48 |
When dealing with an alien race, Mertie Roberts botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 9 |
48 |
Injured. Fully recovered. Owe 5,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
49 |
Voluntarily left Courier |
| 10 |
49 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 10 |
49 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 10 |
52 |
Find an Alien Artifact. |
| 11 |
53 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 11 |
55 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mertie Roberts's Contacts or Allies betrays Mertie Roberts, ending Mertie Roberts's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 12 |
55 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
55 |
Retired at age 55. |
| 12 |
55 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 12 |
56 |
Moved to a new world. |
| 12 |
59 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 13 |
59 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |