| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Ross Quaman's Contacts or Allies betrays Ross Quaman, ending Ross Quaman's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Citizen (Colonist). |
| 2 |
22 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Ross Quaman Ross Quaman's job. |
| 3 |
22 |
Became a Believer (Missionary/Humanitarian) with the new title Junior Project Worker. |
| 3 |
24 |
Opponents of Ross Quaman's belief system ambush Ross Quaman. |
| 3 |
24 |
Severely injured. Fully recovered. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
24 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
26 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Ross Quaman, forcing Ross Quaman to leave Ross Quaman's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 4 |
26 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 5 |
28 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
29 |
Assigned to work on a secret project for a patron or organisation. |
| 6 |
32 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
33 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Ross Quaman's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 6 |
33 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Ross Quaman stranded in the wilderness. |
| 6 |
33 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 6 |
36 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |