| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
21 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dallas Richards's Contacts or Allies betrays Dallas Richards, ending Dallas Richards's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
21 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
22 |
Dallas Richards have no idea what happened to Dallas Richards – they found Dallas Richards's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Colonist (Citizen). |
| 3 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
22 |
Switched to Scout (Surveyor) with previous rank. |
| 3 |
23 |
When dealing with an alien race, Dallas Richards botch an opportunity to gather extra intelligence about them. |
| 3 |
23 |
Nearly killed. Owe 25,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
26 |
Voluntarily left Surveyor |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Physician (Scholar). |
| 4 |
26 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
30 |
Dallas Richards run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
30 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
32 |
A sudden war destroys Dallas Richards's trade routes and contacts, forcing Dallas Richards to flee that region of space. |
| 5 |
32 |
Gain rebels as Enemy |
| 5 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |