| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 1 |
20 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Barney Riley's Contacts or Allies betrays Barney Riley, ending Barney Riley's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
20 |
Became a Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 2 |
21 |
Advanced training in a specialist field. |
| 2 |
24 |
Promoted to Scholar (Field Researcher) rank 1. |
| 3 |
24 |
Attempted to change assignments. |
| 3 |
24 |
Failed to qualify for Scientist (Scholar). |
| 3 |
24 |
Continued as Scholar (Field Researcher). |
| 3 |
26 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Barney Riley's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
26 |
A disaster or war strikes. |
| 3 |
26 |
Scarred. Owe 1,250 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
26 |
The planetary government interferes with Barney Riley's research for political or religious reasons. Barney Riley continue working openly and gain an Enemy. |
| 3 |
26 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
28 |
Forced to muster out. |
| 4 |
28 |
Became a Rogue (Thief). |
| 4 |
31 |
Involved in a feud with a rival criminal organization. |
| 4 |
31 |
Severely injured. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 4 |
32 |
Promoted to Rogue (Thief) rank 1. |
| 5 |
32 |
Continued as Rogue (Thief). |
| 5 |
33 |
A job goes wrong, forcing Barney Riley to flee off-planet. |
| 6 |
33 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
35 |
Accused of a crime |
| 6 |
37 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
37 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 7 |
37 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
40 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Barney Riley's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 7 |
41 |
Forced to muster out. |