| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 1 |
20 |
Oral James is blamed for an accident that causes the death of several crew members. Oral James's guilt drives Oral James to excel. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 2 |
23 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Oral James's Contacts or Allies betrays Oral James, ending Oral James's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Agent (Corporate Agent). |
| 3 |
25 |
Hard times caused by a lack of interstellar trade costs Oral James's job. |
| 4 |
25 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 4 |
26 |
Oral James accepted an offer of inducements to betray Oral James's faith. Gain 30,000 in cash. |
| 5 |
29 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 5 |
32 |
Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 6 |
32 |
Returned to Believer (Mainstream Believer). |
| 6 |
33 |
Someone more charismatic but less devout than Oral James has become Oral James's superior. |