| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Flight (Navy). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
22 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Joel Raby's Contacts or Allies betrays Joel Raby, ending Joel Raby's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
22 |
Failed to qualify for Law Enforcement (Agent). |
| 2 |
22 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Scout (Explorer). |
| 2 |
24 |
Joel Raby have no idea what happened to Joel Raby – they found Joel Raby's ship drifting on the fringes of friendly space. |
| 3 |
24 |
Became a Citizen (Corporate). |
| 3 |
27 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Joel Raby Joel Raby's job. |
| 4 |
27 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 4 |
28 |
Joel Raby run afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gain an Enemy. |
| 5 |
28 |
Failed to qualify for Surveyor (Scout). |
| 5 |
28 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
30 |
Drafted into Ground Assault |
| 5 |
32 |
Promoted to Drifter (Wanderer) rank 1. |
| 6 |
32 |
Became a Marine (Ground Assault) with the new title Marine. |
| 6 |
33 |
A mission goes wrong; Joel Raby and several others are captured and mistreated by the enemy. Gain Joel Raby's jailer as an Enemy. |
| 7 |
33 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
36 |
Birth or Death involving a family member or close friend. |
| 7 |
37 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |