| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Joy Vargas's Contacts or Allies betrays Joy Vargas, ending Joy Vargas's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 3 |
29 |
Joy Vargas have no idea what happened to Joy Vargas – they found Joy Vargas's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 4 |
29 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
| 4 |
33 |
Involved in a gambling ring. |
| 4 |
33 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 1 with the new title Henchman. |
| 5 |
33 |
Continued as Rogue (Pirate). |
| 5 |
35 |
Backstab a fellow rogue for personal gain. |
| 5 |
37 |
Promoted to Rogue (Pirate) rank 2 with the new title Corporal. |
| 6 |
37 |
Voluntarily left Pirate |
| 6 |
37 |
Failed to qualify for Broker (Merchant). |
| 6 |
37 |
Returned to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
38 |
Drafted into Merchant Marine |
| 6 |
41 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 2. |
| 7 |
41 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 7 |
42 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 8 |
45 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 8 |
47 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 8 |
49 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 9 |
49 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 |
49 |
Retired at age 49. |
| 9 |
49 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 9 |
53 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Joy Vargas into bankruptcy. Joy Vargas salvages what Joy Vargas can. |
| 10 |
53 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
53 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 10 |
56 |
A notable academic consults with Joy Vargas about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 10 |
57 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 11 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
57 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 11 |
60 |
Joy Vargas is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 12 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
61 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 12 |
62 |
Joy Vargas retreat from the mundane world for a time in the hope of a revelation, although this affects
your work and relationships. |
| 13 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |