| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Manuela Grimaldi's Contacts or Allies betrays Manuela Grimaldi, ending Manuela Grimaldi's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
24 |
A rival researcher blackens Manuela Grimaldi's name or steals Manuela Grimaldi's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
25 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
29 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Manuela Grimaldi from Manuela Grimaldi's work. |
| 4 |
29 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
29 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
29 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 4 |
32 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Manuela Grimaldi, forcing Manuela Grimaldi to leave Manuela Grimaldi's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
32 |
Scarred. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 5 |
36 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
36 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 6 |
39 |
Manuela Grimaldi's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 7 |
39 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 7 |
43 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 8 |
43 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 8 |
43 |
Failed to qualify for Free Trader (Merchant). |
| 8 |
43 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 8 |
47 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
47 |
Died at age 47 |