| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 1 |
20 |
Spend time with an alien race. Gain a contact. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 2 |
23 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 3 |
23 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 3 |
23 |
Switched to Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 3 |
26 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Selmer Garcia's Contacts or Allies betrays Selmer Garcia, ending Selmer Garcia's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 4 |
26 |
Failed to qualify for Performer (Entertainer). |
| 4 |
26 |
Submitted to the draft. |
| 4 |
26 |
Became a Navy (Engineer/Gunner) with the new title Crewman. |
| 4 |
27 |
Placed in the frozen watch (cryogenically stored on board ship) and revived improperly. |
| 5 |
27 |
Became a Scholar (Physician). |
| 5 |
31 |
A rival researcher blackens Selmer Garcia's name or steals Selmer Garcia's research. Gain a Rival. |
| 6 |
31 |
Continued as Scholar (Physician). |
| 6 |
35 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 6 |
35 |
Lightly injured, no permanent damage. Fully recovered. |
| 6 |
35 |
The planetary government interferes with Selmer Garcia's research for political or religious reasons. Selmer Garcia continue working secretely. |
| 6 |
35 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 7 |
35 |
Became a Believer (Mainstream Believer) with the new title Lay Person. |
| 7 |
39 |
Selmer Garcia is sent to a new community or parish to preach The Word among the poor. |
| 7 |
39 |
Promoted to Believer (Mainstream Believer) rank 1 with the new title Initiate. |
| 8 |
39 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 |
39 |
Retired at age 39. |