| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 1 |
20 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Zona Armstrong from Zona Armstrong's work. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
26 |
Zona Armstrong's work is sabotaged by unknown parties. Zona Armstrong may salvage what Zona Armstrong can and give up. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 4 |
30 |
Voluntarily left Scavenger |
| 4 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
32 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Zona Armstrong into bankruptcy. Zona Armstrong salvages what Zona Armstrong can. |
| 4 |
34 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
38 |
A sudden war destroys Zona Armstrong's trade routes and contacts, forcing Zona Armstrong to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
38 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Entertainer (Journalist). |
| 6 |
40 |
An investigation, tour, project or expedition goes wrong, stranding Zona Armstrong far from home. |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 7 |
44 |
A notable academic consults with Zona Armstrong about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 8 |
47 |
Zona Armstrong is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
| 8 |
47 |
Demoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank -1. |
| 9 |
48 |
Continued as Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian). |
| 9 |
50 |
Opponents of Zona Armstrong's belief system ambush Zona Armstrong. |
| 9 |
50 |
Severely injured. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
52 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Zona Armstrong's Contacts or Allies betrays Zona Armstrong, ending Zona Armstrong's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 11 |
52 |
Switched to Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 11 |
53 |
Zona Armstrong is chosen to represent Zona Armstrong's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 11 |
56 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 12 |
56 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
56 |
Retired at age 56. |
| 12 |
56 |
Retired. |
| 12 |
59 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 13 |
60 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
62 |
A romantic relationship ends badly. Gain a Rival or Enemy. |
| 14 |
64 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
68 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 15 |
68 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |