| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Dean Jensen's Contacts or Allies betrays Dean Jensen, ending Dean Jensen's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 2 |
20 |
Dean Jensen is involved in good works in the community, gaining the respect of a large segment of
society. Gain SOC +1 and an Ally. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 3 |
23 |
Voluntarily left Mainstream Believer |
| 3 |
23 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 3 |
26 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Dean Jensen from Dean Jensen's work. |
| 4 |
27 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 4 |
27 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 4 |
31 |
An expedition or voyage goes wrong, leaving Dean Jensen stranded in the wilderness. |
| 5 |
31 |
Became a Merchant (Merchant Marine) with the new title Crewman. |
| 5 |
35 |
A good deal ensures Dean Jensen is living the high life for a few years. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Merchant Marine). |
| 6 |
37 |
Embroiled in legal trouble. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Merchant Marine) rank 1 with the new title Senior Crewman. |