| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Refused to perform research that goes against Vallie Edwards's conscience. |
| 1 |
22 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
25 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Vallie Edwards's conscience. Gain 2 Enemies. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 3 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Enforcer (Rogue). |
| 3 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
26 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 4 |
34 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 2 with the new title 4th Officer. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Merchant Marine |
| 5 |
34 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
36 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 6 |
41 |
Offered job by a patron. Now owe him a favor. |
| 6 |
42 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 7 |
42 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 7 |
45 |
Widely recognized. |
| 7 |
46 |
Graduated. |
| 8 |
46 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 8 |
46 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 8 |
49 |
Vallie Edwards's ship or starport is destroyed by criminals. Gain them as an Enemy. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 9 |
54 |
A good deal ensures Vallie Edwards is living the high life for a few years. |
| 9 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 10 |
54 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 10 |
54 |
Failed to qualify for Explorer (Scout). |
| 10 |
54 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 10 |
56 |
Vallie Edwards run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 11 |
56 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 11 |
56 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 11 |
57 |
Vallie Edwards run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 12 |
57 |
Became a Believer (Holy Warrior) with the new title Hopeful. |
| 12 |
60 |
A notable academic consults with Vallie Edwards about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 12 |
61 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 1 with the new title Fighter. |
| 13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
61 |
Retired at age 61. |
| 13 |
61 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 13 |
63 |
Vallie Edwards is chosen to represent Vallie Edwards's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 13 |
65 |
Promoted to Believer (Holy Warrior) rank 2 with the new title Combat Leader. |
| 14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
65 |
Continued as Believer (Holy Warrior). |
| 14 |
67 |
Vallie Edwards accepted an offer of inducements to betray Vallie Edwards's faith. Gain 870,000 in cash. |
| 15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
69 |
Retired. |
| 15 |
73 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Enemy. |
| 16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |