| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Tested for psionic powers |
| 1 |
18 |
Entered a psionic community. |
| 1 |
22 |
War breaks out, triggering a mandatory draft. |
| 1 |
22 |
Fled from the draft. |
| 1 |
22 |
Dropped out of the psionic community. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
25 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Hilliard Small's Contacts or Allies betrays Hilliard Small, ending Hilliard Small's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
27 |
Imperial trade restrictions force Hilliard Small out of business. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 4 |
27 |
Returned to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 4 |
31 |
Betrayal. Convert an Ally into a Rival or Contact into an Enemy. |
| 4 |
31 |
Promoted to Drifter (Barbarian) rank 1. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 5 |
35 |
A romantic relationship deepens, possibly leading to marriage. Gain an Ally. |
| 5 |
35 |
Forced to muster out. |