| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
22 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Burl Parker into bankruptcy. Burl Parker salvages what Burl Parker can. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 2 |
25 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
25 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Marine (Merchant). |
| 3 |
25 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 3 |
25 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 3 |
28 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. |
| 4 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Cavalry (Army). |
| 4 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
31 |
Burl Parker run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 5 |
33 |
A notable academic consults with Burl Parker about a publication or documentary he is working on. Gain a Contact in academia. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |