| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
22 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Mat Hawdon into bankruptcy. Mat Hawdon salvages what Mat Hawdon can. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Star Marine (Marine). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
24 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Mat Hawdon's Contacts or Allies betrays Mat Hawdon, ending Mat Hawdon's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Mat Hawdon's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
26 |
A rival researcher blackens Mat Hawdon's name or steals Mat Hawdon's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 4 |
28 |
Voluntarily left Physician |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 4 |
31 |
Mat Hawdon is chosen to represent Mat Hawdon's faith in a vid show or other highly public forum. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |