| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
20 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Pollie Foster into bankruptcy. Pollie Foster salvages what Pollie Foster can. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Agent (Law Enforcement) with the new title Rookie. |
| 2 |
24 |
Refused a deal with criminal or other figure under investigation. Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 3 |
24 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Navy (Line/Crew) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 4 |
31 |
Pollie Foster accepted an offer of inducements to betray Pollie Foster's faith. Gain 140,000 in cash. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) rank 1 with the new title Project Worker. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scout (Courier). |
| 5 |
34 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 6 |
38 |
Perform an exemplary service for the scouts. |
| 7 |
40 |
Continued as Scout (Courier). |
| 7 |
42 |
Psychologically damaged by Pollie Foster's time in the scouts. |
| 8 |
42 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 8 |
42 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 8 |
44 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 9 |
46 |
Voluntarily left Wanderer |
| 9 |
46 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 9 |
48 |
Study Science (Social Sciences/Economics) as a hobby. |
| 9 |
50 |
Graduated with honors. |
| 10 |
50 |
Switched to Merchant (Broker). |
| 10 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 10 |
50 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 10 |
51 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Pollie Foster's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 10 |
54 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 11 |
54 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 11 |
54 |
Retired at age 54. |
| 11 |
54 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 11 |
57 |
A sudden war destroys Pollie Foster's trade routes and contacts, forcing Pollie Foster to flee that region of space. |
| 11 |
57 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 12 |
57 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 12 |
57 |
Switched to Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 12 |
58 |
Pollie Foster is caught in the periphery of a scandal. |
| 12 |
58 |
Demoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank -1. |
| 13 |
61 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 13 |
61 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 13 |
63 |
Pollie Foster is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 13 |
65 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 13 |
65 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 0. |
| 14 |
65 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 14 |
65 |
Continued as Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 14 |
68 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Pollie Foster has become Pollie Foster's superior. |
| 15 |
69 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 15 |
69 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 15 |
69 |
Retired. |
| 15 |
73 |
Good fortune. |
| 16 |
73 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 16 |
76 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 17 |
77 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 30,000 for medical bills. |
| 17 |
81 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 18 |
81 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 60,000 for medical bills. |
| 18 |
83 |
Gained a contact. |
| 19 |
85 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |